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Code Purple at the Cape gears up to help those in need as cold weather moves in

Matthew Hipsman
Matthew Hipsman
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Matt Hipsman joined the CoastTV team as a Photographer and Editor in June of 2024. He graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor's degree in Film and Media Studies and a minor in Environmental Humanities. While studying, Matt held an internship with the local Rochester NPR station, WXXI. Where he shadowed the Audio Engineering department aiding in the production of a podcast.

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Nov 11, 2025
Nov 11, 2025 Updated Nov 12, 2025

LEWES, Del. - Tuesday night at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Lewes, Code Purple at the Cape gave a heartwarming presentation on how members of the community can help others who are less fortunate ahead of the colder months.

Code Purple at the Cape gives heartwarming presentation in Lewes — Tuesday night at the St. Jude the Apostle Church in Lewes, Code Purple at the Cape gave a heartwarming presentation on what members of the community can do to help others who are less fortunate.

Tuesday night at the St. Jude the Apostle Church in Lewes, Code Purple at the Cape gave a heartwarming presentation on what members of the community can do to help others who are less fortunate.

Mike Agnew, site director of Code Purple at the Cape, led the presentation and informed community members how they can volunteer their time and resources to help.

“Generally speaking, we look for volunteers. We have in-kind donations of food,” Agnew said. “We already know what we need, and there’s an Amazon wishlist out there, so people can contribute.”

Code Purple at the Cape QR code — A QR code that links you to the Amazon wishlist for the desired products for Code Purple at the Cape.

A QR code that links you to the Amazon wishlist for the desired products for Code Purple at the Cape.

Rick DeGeronimo, a night captain entering his fourth year, oversees the overnight supervisors at Code Purple at the Cape. He said the program makes a real difference.

“It’s the right thing to do, to lend a hand to a neighbor in need,” DeGeronimo said.

Previous attendees of Code Purple at the Cape were also recognized for the progress they have made in their lives. One former attendee, Kerry Gallup, spoke with CoastTV about how the program helped her and how she plans to give back in return.

“After my friend and I got our apartment, we’re still friends with the women volunteers who helped us out,” Gallup said.

Volunteers and donations are vital ways the community can support the cause. Code Purple at the Cape shelters open Dec. 1 in Delaware.

Matthew Hipsman

Photographer/Editor

Matt Hipsman joined the CoastTV team as a Photographer and Editor in June of 2024. He graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor's degree in Film and Media Studies and a minor in Environmental Humanities. While studying, Matt held an internship with the local Rochester NPR station, WXXI. Where he shadowed the Audio Engineering department aiding in the production of a podcast.