It is no secret that the past few years have been hard on so many in our society. Through it all, the SL24 Foundation, through incredible support from the community and sponsors, has been able to provide light and hope to over 10,000 youth in Delaware through the opening of Sean’s House on October 1, 2020.

Sean’s House is a mental health safe haven targeting young adults ages 14 to 24. Sean’s House is a reality because of the incredible support we have received! We promote our guests’ mental wellness by providing access to trained peer support specialists and assistance connecting with community mental health resources, as well as by providing space for guests to do schoolwork, relax with friends, or simply pick up a hot cup of coffee.

Sean’s House was created in memory of Sean Locke, who lost his life to suicide in 2018. Sean Locke, a UD Basketball Alum, was a part of everyone’s team. Whether it was picking his little sister up from school or spending countless hours on the court, his light and love made him everyone’s first-round draft pick. Despite his shining personality, he was not able to see out of the darkness. Sean lost his battle with depression on July 18, 2018. Just a few weeks before his 24th birthday. Sean’s House is located at 136 West Main, Sean’s house while he was a student at UD.

It is our hope to reduce the rate of youth suicide by providing a place for young adults to feel safe, welcomed, and supported. Sean’s House is open and staffed 24/7, 365 days a year, free of charge to anyone who walks through our doors because mental illness doesn’t care what time it is or how much money is in your pocket.

We know that in order to fight darkness, we need a team of light. A team full of family, friends, and mental health specialists with a common goal to support those who are currently fighting their own darkness. Last year, our Dewey team members raised over 24,000 dollars, with all proceeds going directly to Sean’s House.

On Monday, August 1st, less than a week before what would have been Sean’s 28th birthday, SL24 is bringing it back to the beach. In partnership with the Lighthouse Restaurant, we will be hosting our second annual SL24 Memorial Dewey Beach Volleyball Tournament. Some of the most competitive volleyball players in our region will hit the court at the Bay Beach for a great night of fun, competitiveness, and supporting those who need light in their lives.

The funds raised from this event will allow us to keep providing services and developing new programming at Sean’s House for many years to come.

Second Annual Bump.Set.Light Dewey Beach Volleyball Tournament

By SL24: UnLocke the Light Foundation

Second Annual Bump.Set.Light Dewey Beach Volleyball Tournament

Team Members