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Compassionate Cliff: Downtown Visions Ambassador Helps Citizen to Safety

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Downtown Visions Cleaning Ambassador Cliff Fitzgerald was out on his morning rounds one Sunday when he came across someone in need of his help. Downtown business owner, Victor Battaglia, accidentally injured himself and was without a phone or the keys to his office. Without a second thought, Cliff rushed to help him and get him to the hospital.

Mr. Battaglia wrote to the Downtown Visions office to share his experience and how grateful he was for Cliff’s assistance. Though this incident is rare, the compassion shown by Cliff is not. Cliff is a a true example of our values as an organization, and could not be more deserving of this praise.

Please read an excerpt of Mr. Battaglia’s letter below and understand just how willing to help our Ambassadors are at all times:

I write to thank you for kindness shown to me by Cliff Fitzgerald on Sunday April 25, 2021.

On that day, I had gone to work for a client at about 8:50 a.m. My son dropped me off at the office, and I entered and put my key to the office and cell phone on the desk. In a short time, I felt the need of coffee. I went out without my keys or phone. It was Sunday and nobody with reasonable distance is open. I walked the street looking for a place. No such thing. Resumed walking to go across the street to parking garage to see if there is a phone. No phone. I went along the walkway in the garage which appeared to me to be about 4 inches above the drive way. I tried to step off the walkway to the driveway and when I did, I fell and injured myself.

As I lay on the ground, for about 5 minutes, no one stopped in the garage on or on the street.

Then I spotted your vehicle and Cliff. Problem solved. I don't know if I would have bled to death if not for him. He got me to go to the hospital and the cure was started.

I had to lengthen this letter because I want you to know the great kindness of your employee and what appeared to be my recovery.

Thank you for him and thank him for me. He is not only a good employee he is both kind and thoughtful.”

In case you didn’t know, Downtown Visions Ambassadors offer cleaning and safety support 7 days a week in the Downtown Central Business District. Next time you see one of our uniformed ambassadors (in bright yellow clothing), don’t hesitate to approach them and request information about downtown! They can give you directions, information on restaurants, hotels and local shops — just ask. You can also request a free safety escort by calling (302) 425-4200 x1 to request a free Safety Escort anywhere within the neighborhood during operating hours from 6AM to 12AM.

Support Downtown Visions This Giving Tuesday

Downtown Visions Wilmington DE

Through our various initiatives ranging from Safety Ambassadors to Façade Improvement, Downtown Visions works to show the world what an amazing place Downtown Wilmington, Delaware is every day. Our mission is to create, manage, and promote a quality environment for people who live, work, and visit our thriving neighborhood.

During this unprecedented year, Downtown Visions remained committed to the Downtown Wilmington DE community and increased their efforts to help our small business owners get back to business.

  • Our Cleaning and Safety Ambassadors are essential to the district and continued working 7 days a week from 6AM to 12AM throughout the pandemic. Our crews also provided immediate clean up after the civil unrest in June.

  • Downtown Visions implemented new programming to encourage patrons to visit Downtown and support our small businesses, including Curbside Wilmington, Free Valet Parking, and the Dine Downtown Deal.

  • Downtown Visionsalso aggregated relief and recovery resources for small business assistance and regularly shared this guidance with business owners.

We plan to continue our mission, but we need your help to maintain our growing community now more than ever before. Please consider donating to Downtown Visions this #GivingTuesday and support our efforts to preserve, progress, and promote Downtown Wilmington!

Downtown Visions also accepts donations via check. Our mailing address is:

Downtown Visions
PO BOX 2000
Wilmington, DE 19899

Every dollar you donate produces an $18 dollar return to the local economy. Downtown Visions is a 501 C (3) non-profit #51-0362299. All contributions are completely tax-deductible and qualify for community reinvestment.

Your contribution will assist in the restoration and improvement of downtown buildings through our many initiatives and earn permanent sponsor recognition. By supporting our Main Street Program, you’ll provide grants to new and existing businesses within the Business Improvement District, and fund community events throughout the year.

Your investment will bear dividends for years to come. We thank you in advance for your generosity this giving season!

Contact us for more ways to support Downtown Wilmington and contribute to our community projects.

Thank You Donate Delaware For Supporting Downtown Visions!

Thank you Donate Delaware for generously supplying Downtown Visions with personal protective gear to help keep our ambassadors safe while serving the Downtown community seven days a week! 

Donate Delaware collects critically needed items from businesses or community members who have supplies that they do not currently need for Delaware’s first responders and healthcare organizations. Please support all of our essential workers by going to donatede.org and help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.