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NJCAA Community Impact Spotlight: 2025-26 Second Quarter
February 20, 2026

NJCAA Community Impact Spotlight: 2025-26 Second Quarter

Charlotte, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recognizes and celebrates the contributions numerous NJCAA member institutions are making in their local communities. The NJCAA 2025-26 Second Quarter Community Impact Spotlight is the Delaware County Community College (PA) athletic department. 

Delaware County Community College Athletics emphasizes community service as part of fostering student-athletes' character development, leadership, and social responsibility as well as an opportunity to give back to the communities that support the College. 

In November 2025, the Phantoms' baseball team in partnership with the Keith Dawson Foundation and Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton, successfully organized a turkey drive at Bell Avenue Elementary in Yeadon, Pennsylvania. The event provided over 2,500 Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need, bringing holiday cheer and meaningful impact to many local households.  

"I'm incredibly proud of our team's effort in making the turkey drive a success," Delaware County Head Baseball Coach, Andre Solomon, shared. "Seeing the impact we made, together with the Keith Dawson Foundation and Representative McClinton, at Bell Avenue Elementary is truly heartwarming. It's a reminder that our role extends beyond the field, and giving back to the community is a responsibility we embrace." 

In December 2025, DCCC track and field student-athletes and coaches volunteered as race marshals at Radnor Memorial Library's Elves for the Shelves 5K, Fun Run & Walk. In its 12th year, the event boasted 746 registered participants and raised over $70,720 for the library.  

"It was great to support such a good cause and to see the turnout," DCCC student-athlete, Fatumata Kaba, commented. "I was able to encourage a lot of participants whether they were leading the race or running or walking for fun, and I met and talked with a lot of good people." 

"Connecting with the community and witnessing the joy on the faces of families who may not otherwise be able to afford a Thanksgiving meal brings fulfillment not only to our Athletic Department, but to our institution as a whole," Delaware County Athletic Director, Dwayne Saunders, expressed. "Volunteering and service are what it's all about - community giving back to community. Here at Delaware County Community College Athletics, we make it a priority to invest in and uplift the same community that continues to support us. The positivity and joy we are able to share remind us that service has the power to create meaningful impact and truly make the world a better place." 

Other Nominations 

The NJCAA would like to recognize other member institutions who submitted an individual, team, or athletic department for the Community Impact Spotlight this quarter. 

  • Dallas College North Lake (TX)'s athletic department volunteered to feed families in the Irving community ahead of Thanksgiving. Read more 

  • Surry Community College (NC)'s baseball team helped pack and load 425 food boxes for the Give a Kid a Christmas initiative, for the 21st consecutive year. Read more 

  • Ocean County College (NJ)'s men's and women's basketball teams hosted an All-Skills Clinic that collected items to donate to Family Promise of the Jersey Shore. Read more 

Submit for the Community Impact Spotlight 

To nominate an individual, team, or athletic department for the third quarter's spotlight, fill out this form. Valid member institution email address required for consideration.