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UWDE-sponsored summer programs like Freedom Schools and Get Delaware Reading Summer help prevent the Summer Slide and can improve reading scores.
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United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 7 (July 2025) – Summer: An Opportunity to Boost Literacy, Inspire Hope, and Grow Community
On this month’s podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of United Way of Delaware leads a conversation with John Williams, Executive Director of a youth...
United Way of Delaware to Host Minority Small Business Expo July 15, 2025
UWDE will host the 2025 Delaware Minority Small Business Expo on Tuesday, July 15, at the Del-One Conference Center on Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry...
Delawareans fight for LGBTQ+ rights amid federal challenges
With the rise of controversial legislation from the Trump administration, Delaware organizations and politicians are working to ensure the safety of the LGBTQ+...
The Delaware General Assembly Must Meet a Critical Moment for Non-profits
Delaware nonprofits are on the front lines daily, providing services and support for young children, seniors, and those who live in poverty. Delaware non-profits have...
United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 6 (June 2025) – College and Career Success and Navigating the FAFSA
On this month’s podcast, Tierra Fair, Vice President of Engagement & Partnerships discusses College and Career Success and navigating the FAFSA with Cory...
Literacy advocates: It’s time to fund a fix for reading crisis
Delaware’s literacy crisis sees only 26% of fourth graders reading proficiently. UWDE President and CEO Michelle Taylor joins our agency partners to stress that...
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 (UWDE) remains committed to driving meaningful change by tackling key community challenges, including education, financial stability, and health....
United Way of Delaware Partners to Provide Free Tax Preparation Events
United Way of Delaware, in partnership with State Representative Lyndon Yearick and First State Community Action Agency, will host two free Federal and State Tax...
Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. George Hardy: A Life of Service, Courage, and Impact
Pioneers of the Sky The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military pilots in the United States Armed Forces. They served during World War II despite the...
Celebrating Black History Month 2025
Turning Pages, Changing Lives: The Power of Storytelling I still remember the first time I read Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. I was young, maybe...
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