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Hirsch Fund at the DCF Helps Those in Need

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Milford families and individuals who need help to pay for prescriptions, utility bills, rent and other urgent expenses are invited to apply to the Hirsch Fund at the Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) through six local organizations. 

Applications are available from: 

  • Rotary Club of Milford 
  • Milford New Frontier Club 
  • Milford VFW 
  • Kent-Sussex Industries  
  • Milford Lions Club 
  • Loyal Order of Moose Milford Lodge 2316 

Please email the Hirsch Fund at the DCF for more information and to contact the organizations.

The Daniel Hirsch Poor Fund and the Lee Hirsch Poor Fund at the DCF were established through the generosity of brothers Daniel and Lee Hirsch, Milford residents and philanthropists. Daniel Hirsch died in 1940, and Lee Hirsch died in 1954.