what we do

The Truth is

LACK OF OPPORTUNITY AFFECTS US ALL

“We succeed as a society where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Well-educated citizens and well-trained workers make for a strong democracy and economy.”

LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER, United States Senator from Delaware

WE UNITE PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES TO FIGHT ISSUES CAUSED BY LONG-STANDING INEQUALITY.

Alongside our partners, we help create opportunities for men, women, and children throughout Delaware and Salem County (NJ).

Delaware's Helpline (211)

Delaware 211

Delaware 211 connects people in Delaware to essential resources throughout the state. Our service is free, confidential, and available in multiple languages.

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Early Student Achievement

Early Student Achievement

Our goal is to ensure all children read on grade level by 3rd grade. That way, they have opportunities to succeed no matter where they live.

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Career & College Success

CAREER & COLLEGE SUCCESS

Our children deserve every chance to be successful. That's why we work with our partners to equip students with the skills they'll need to excel in college and the workforce.

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Financial Empowerment

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT

Communities are safer when people aren't struggling to survive. Our financial empowerment programs focus on helping people take control of their money to achieve their financial goals faster.

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We’re All Connected:

HOW THE UWDE NETWORK DRIVES CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY

We never work alone. For over 75 years, we’ve relied on individual, community, government, and corporate partners to help us in the trenches. Without our network, we wouldn’t be able to create and invest in programs, partner with other organizations, and mobilize people to create a tidal wave of impact throughout our region.

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United Way of Delaware

United Way of Delaware

Wilmington, DE
United Way of Delaware
United Way of Delaware

The DuPont Company

Wilmington, DE
DuPont Company
Burris Logistics

Burris Logistics

Harrington, DE
Burris Logistics
Children & Families First

Children & Families First

New Castle, DE
DuPont Company
Boys & Girls Club of Delaware

Boys & Girls Club of Delaware

Bear, DE
Boys and Girls CLub of Delaware
Foodbank of Delaware

Foodbank of Delaware

Milford, DE
Foodbank of Delaware
The State of Delaware

The State of Delaware

Dover, DE
DuPont Company
Salem County (NJ)

Salem County (NJ)

Salem County Government
The Arc Salem County

The Arc Salem County

The Arc Salem County
First State Community Action

First State Community Action

Georgetown, DE
First State Community Action
UWDE Donor

Donor

Middletown, DE
UWDE Donor
UWDE Donor

Donor

Newark, DE
UWDE Donor
UWDE Donor

Donor

Camden, DE
UWDE Donor
UWDE Donor

Donor

Fenwick Island, DE
UWDE Donor
UWDE Donor

Donor

Elmer, NJ
UWDE Donor
The Smiths

Volunteer

Wilmington, DE
UWDE Volunteer
UWDE Volunteer Image

Volunteer

Rehoboth Beach, DE
UWDE Volunteer
United Way of Delaware

United Way of Delaware

Wilmington, DE
United Way of Delaware
United Way of Delaware

The DuPont Company

Wilmington, DE
DuPont Company
Burris Logistics

Burris Logistics

Harrington, DE
Burris Logistics
Children & Families First

Children & Families First

New Castle, DE
DuPont Company
Boys & Girls Club of Delaware

Boys & Girls Club of Delaware

Bear, DE
Boys and Girls CLub of Delaware
Foodbank of Delaware

Foodbank of Delaware

Milford, DE
Foodbank of Delaware
The State of Delaware

The State of Delaware

Dover, DE
DuPont Company
Salem County (NJ)

Salem County (NJ)

Salem County Government
The Arc Salem County

The Arc Salem County

The Arc Salem County
First State Community Action

First State Community Action

Georgetown, DE
First State Community Action
UWDE Donor

Donor

Middletown, DE
UWDE Donor
UWDE Donor

Donor

Newark, DE
UWDE Donor
UWDE Donor

Donor

Camden, DE
UWDE Donor
UWDE Donor

Donor

Fenwick Island, DE
UWDE Donor
UWDE Donor

Donor

Elmer, NJ
UWDE Donor
The Smiths

Volunteer

Wilmington, DE
UWDE Volunteer
UWDE Volunteer Image

Volunteer

Rehoboth Beach, DE
UWDE Volunteer
Create Programs

Create Programs

We design our programs to help children read better, prepare young people for career or college success, and put adults on the path to financial stability.

Invest in Programs

Invest in Initatives

We invest in community partner programs that align with our core initiatives: Grade Level Reading, College & Career Success, and Financial Stability.

Partner with Organizations

Provide Support

We partner with other non-profits organizations to help them strengthen their mission, amplify their impact, and reach more people within our community.

UWDE Mobilize Community Icon

Mobilize Community

Finally, we encourage families, individuals, and corporations to join us as we fight to improve life for everyone living in Delaware and Salem County (NJ).

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