National Giving Campaign to Help Raise Funds for the Spady’s “The House Still Stands” 100th Anniversary
Delray Beach, Fla. – August 7, 2025 — On August 28, 2025, The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum will kick off Give 8/28 to raise money for its 100th anniversary “The House Still Stands” fundraising campaign.
Donors can give to the museum on August 28 by visiting https://www.give828.org/donate/Expanding-And-Preserving-Our-Cultural-Heritage
The fundraising day comes as Black-led and Black-benefitting organizations across the country participate in Give 8/28, a national day of giving hosted by the Young Black & Giving Back Institute. Give 8/28 is the only day of giving focused explicitly on highlighting the importance of Black-led nonprofit organizations, which receive only 2 percent of institutional philanthropy dollars from foundations. Give 8/28 seeks to galvanize support for organizations working at the grassroots level to empower Black communities, in areas such as education and mentoring, economic empowerment, policy advocacy, health and wellness, and more.
The Spady Museum is employing 8/28’s national, online-giving platform to raise funds recently cut from its operating budget at the state and national levels. All 8/28 proceeds will underwrite the expenses incurred to hold its signature programs and keep The Spady House an integral part of the South Florida arts & culture landscape.
“We have been in fundraising mode to ensure that ‘The House Still Stands’,” said Museum Director Charlene Farrington. “In 2026, The Spady House will be 100 years old. The museum has operated out of the historical home for 25 years, bringing the community together around Black history. We are asking the community, our patrons, supporters and friends to donate during this day that recognizes the important contributions of Black-led nonprofits across the country.”
8/28 link to give:
https://www.give828.org/donate/Expanding-And-Preserving-Our-Cultural-Heritage
ABOUT THE SPADY CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM:
The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum was established in July 2001 by the non-profit organization, EXPANDING AND PRESERVING OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE, INC., a 501(c)3 Florida organization. Located in the 1926 former home of educator Solomon D. Spady, the museum preserves and shares local Black history with Delray Beach Black archives, exhibits, bus tours, walking tours, commemorative events and youth mentoring. Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday; all other hours are by appointment. (561) 279-8883; wwwspadymuseum.com
CONTACT:
Michelle Brown
Kaliah Communications, Inc.
561-308-3382; kaliahpr@gmail.com
Photo (credit: MasterWing Creative Agency, 2025):
Give on 8/28! A child participates in the drum circle at the Spady Museum’s Delray Beach Family Affair in May 2025. The Spady House turns 100 years old in 2026, and leadership is leading a $100,000 fundraising campaign to ensure such programs continue for another 100 years.
Michelle Brown
Kaliah Communications, Inc.
561-308-3382; kaliahpr@gmail.com