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Released: 3/10/2025 

Caring is Sharing: Helping Our Community Thrive

A Year of Giving: DRPA’s Community Stewardship in Action

The Community Relations department at the Delaware River Port Authority, in conjunction with Customer Service, takes great pride in playing keys roles in organizing and implementing several impactful community stewardship events throughout the year.

In 2024, the departments joined forces to deliver the "Caring is Sharing" campaign. This initiative consisted of three distinct programs aimed at giving back to those in need.

  • Spring Forward: The first initiative was a resounding success, where both internal and external customers came together to donate essential items. The overall Caring is Sharing goal was to collect 2,024 items in 2024. Thanks to the generosity of DRPA employees, PATCO employees and PATCO riders, we exceeded expectations with a total of 1,710 items from the first initiative alone! Spring Forward donations benefited two Salvation Army shelters and Cradles to Crayons -- an organization that provides clothing to children and families in need.
  • Honor Those Who Serve: The second initiative focused on supporting military service members. DRPA and PATCO employees contributed 689 items, including healthcare, food, and comfort items, all of which were sent to the Military Support Group of New Jersey. These donations were then shipped to deployed active military personnel, providing much-needed support and comfort.
  • Supplies To Thrive: The final initiative of the Caring is Sharing campaign was centered around supporting education. The drive collected 595 school supplies that were distributed to two local organizations -- CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), which advocates for children in foster care, and Somerset Academy Early Learning Center, which provides educational opportunities for young children to help them thrive socially and academically.


These initiatives made a significant impact on our community, and we’re proud to have contributed to such meaningful causes. Thank you to everyone who participated in these events and helped make 2024 a year of giving and compassion.

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