#LuvWilm

#LuvWilm 2026 Delivers Warmth and Wilmington Pride on Valentine’s Day

In its second year, #LuvWilm will be delivering warm clothes, WAWA soft pretzels and candy to underserved neighborhoods across the city. Come join us to volunteer or get some goodies for yourself. Look for the purple table at these locations from 10am-12pm on Saturday 2/14/26

The Academy for Peace

203 N Market Street

Partner: WSTW Prize Wheel and Live Facebook Broadcast

Partner: Stop the Violence

Academy for Peace and Stop the Violence Coalition

Born from community resilience after the murders of 5-year-old Damon Gist and 21-year-old Darnell Evans in a barber shop, the Academy for Peace is a shared space for workshops, art exhibits and community events in the heart of downtown Wilmington. In partnership with Stop the Violence Coalition, featured activities include an annual March for Peace down Market Street, Peace Week Delaware, and a Thanksgiving community dinner. Join us on Valentine’s Day for the kickoff of our brand new Kindness Clinic!

Live WSTW prize table with on-air call out.

The Academy for Peace Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/theacademyforpeace

WSTW Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/937WSTW

Edgemoor

Rysing Drive & Polk Road

Partner: Bellefonte Lions

Bellefonte Lions

The Bellefonte Lions are a chapter of the Lions International that meets at the Bellevue Community Center. They are an energized, thoughtful group of people who consistently meet the needs of the community whether through food distribution, clothing distribution, neighborhood beautification or social events. They empower volunteers to create real change, and #LuvWilm wouldn’t have happened without them.

FREE Clothing distribution events in Edgemoor & at 4th & Rodney Street Park.

Bellefonte Lions Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/bellefontelions

Bellefonte Lions Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/lionsclubbellefonte?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

4th & Rodney Streets

Community Park

Partner: Face the Facts Delaware

Face the Facts Delaware

According to Delaware Public Media, overdose deaths have gone down two years in a row. Is it because Face the Facts Delaware offers such a warm, loving, creative alternative to active addiction? This loving community stands in the breach between life and death every day for people who matter.

https://ftfde.org/

Eden Park, Southbridge

901 New Castle Ave

Parter: Community Emergency Response Team

Community Emergency Response Team

Piloted in California in the 1970s, Community Emergency Response Teams form at the intersection of community and emergency management. CERT teams train in all emergency management protocol so that they can effectively help their families, neighborhoods and communities in the event of a crisis. CERT in Wilmington is actively looking for volunteers. The greatest local threat is flooding, so that is the focus of this group.

https://www.newcastlede.gov/158/Community-Emergency-Response-Team

Rodney Square

Downtown Wilmington

Partner: People to People

People to People

Established by President Eisenhower to pursue peace through understanding, People to People organizes speaking events called Circles of Understanding, to inform the public about life in other countries and cultures. Once a thriving national network, People to People Delaware is one of the only active state chapters left.

People to People Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/PTPDelaware

People to People Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/ptpde_official?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Tying it all together, there will be an advertising campaign on WSTW the week leading up to the event. The general public will be able to find Valentine’s Day pizza boxes (full of candy, not pizza), at local business across the city. The goal is an inclusive celebration of Wilmington in all its neighborhoods on a day dedicated to love.

Additional Partners:

Brandywiners

The Brandywiners are an amazing local choral group that are most likely to be seen at Aldersgate Methodist Church over the holidays. They sing year round and are a great family friendly option with silly dances and a mix of fun and serious music. The NOTEables is a quartet that sings separately from the choir. They will be performing.

Brandywiners Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/brandywiners

Bradywiners Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/brandywiners_ltd?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Coastal Alchemy

Lindsey Beach has a degree in communications and a passion for community building. She grew up in Wilmington and returned to establish an organization dedicated to intentional connections. Partnering with beloved local venues, Coastal Alchemy brings things like networking events, community walks, volunteer opportunities and more.

Coastal Alchemy Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/coastalalchemyllc

Coastal Alchemy Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/coastalalchemy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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