Improving Life For
EVERYONE IN DELAWARE & SALEM COUNTY (NJ)
Join us as we advocate for every person in every zip code in Delaware and Salem County (NJ).
Improving Life For
EVERYONE In Delaware & Salem county (NJ)
Join us as we advocate for every person in every zip code in Delaware and Salem County (NJ).
opportunity exists for some
but not for all.
The struggle is real. Today, too many people in Delaware and Salem County (NJ) are suffering due to a lack of opportunity for all. Ignoring the challenges they face leads to more significant problems that can affect communities more broadly.
In Delaware, only 19% of third graders from families with low incomes are proficient in reading.
A startling, 28% of Delaware high school graduates enrolling in DE colleges need remedial math and English coursework.
Over 150,000 people living in Delaware and Salem County’s Promise Communities are considered low-income.
Join Us for
opportunity & change
Together with our partners, we help children become more proficient readers, prepare young people for future career success, and guide adults towards financial stability. These are the building blocks for a better life.
484,310
FREE BOOKS
Since 2017, 484,310 new books have been provided free to students participating in My Very Own Library to encourage a lifelong love of reading.
23,000+
HIGH SCHOOLERS
More than 23,000 Delaware high school students are enrolled in a Career Pathway program to help prepare them for college and future careers.
$43M
DEBT REDUCED
Since 2011, over 38,000 Stand By Me participants in Delaware have reduced their debt by a combined total of over $43 million.
OUR PAST, OUR PRESENT, OUR FUTURE – BY ERIC OKDEN – KINGSWOOD CC WILMINGTON (de)
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.
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.
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.
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.
United Way of Delaware
THE COMMUNITY PULSE
Stay up-to-date on the good things that are happening in Delaware and Salem County (NJ).
Literacy advocates: It’s time to fund a fix for reading crisis
United Way of Delaware and Salem County (NJ) Announces $46,000 Investment into Salem County Partner Agencies
On Monday, April 21, 2025, United Way of Delaware announced a $46,000 investment in Salem County through 16 partner agencies.
In the News: United Way of Delaware continues to drive impact. Join Us!
United Way of Delaware Partners to Provide Free Tax Preparation Events
Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. George Hardy: A Life of Service, Courage, and Impact
Celebrating Black History Month 2025
New Jersey 211 and United Way of Delaware Celebrate National 211 Day on February 11, 2025
New Jersey 211 and United Way of Delaware Celebrate National 211 Day on February 11, 2025
Delaware 211 and United Way of Delaware Celebrate National 211 Day on February 11, 2025
Delaware 211 and United Way of Delaware Celebrate National 211 Day on February 11, 2025
In the News: United Way of Delaware’s NexGen FAFSA Program Recognized by the US Department of Education
Celebrating National Black Business Month: Empowering Black-Owned Businesses in Delaware
In the News: United Way of Delaware Supports Delaware’s Incoming College Freshmen With FAFSA Help
United Way of Delaware supports Delaware’s incoming college freshmen with FAFSA help.
Reducing Summer Learning Loss: UWDE’s Impact and the Governor’s Fellowship Program
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