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United Way of Delaware and Delmarva Power Unite to Help Delawareans Offset Rising Utility Costs

United Way of Delaware (UWDE) has announced a new round of funding for utility relief through the Delaware Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund, a program that provides...
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Free Tax Preparation Event

United Way of Delaware and Rep. Lyndon Yearick to hold Free Tax Preparation Events

State Rep. Lyndon Yearick, First State Community Action Agency, and United Way of Delaware invite you to a FREE Federal/State income tax preparation event.

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United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 10 (December 2025) – Beyond Literacy: Community

On this month’s podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of UWDE, leads a conversation on Freedom Schools, a powerful program transforming not just classrooms...
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United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 9 (November 2025) – Literacy: Voices From the Block

On this month’s podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of United Way of Delaware, leads a conversation with Jon Tucker, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of...
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United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 8 (October 2025) – Winter is Coming, Hold onto Your Wallet!

On this month’s podcast, Tierra Fair, VP of Engagement and Partnerships for UWDE, hosted a panel discussion with representatives of Delmarva Energy and Stand By...
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As Seen In the Delaware News Journal

Delaware’s students can conquer the summer slide — if we invest in them | Opinion

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...
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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...
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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+...
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As Seen In the Delaware News Journal

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...
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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...
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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...
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