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Equity. Access. Opportunity.
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
For 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.
Delaware 211
Delaware 2-1-1 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline. It connects people in need to essential health and human services. DE 211 serves people in the State of Delaware and Salem County (NJ).
HELP ME GROW
A child's early years are vital. The Help Me Grow program assists families in promoting healthy child development during their early years.
Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative
Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative (DRJC) is a group of Delawareans who are committed to ending systemic inequity and injustice inside our state.
GET DELAWARE READING
The combined efforts of community organizations, government agencies, and businesses to ensure more children in Delaware's low-income neighborhoods do well in school and graduate prepared for future success.
STAND BY ME
Stand By Me provides free, one-on-one coaching to people who want to learn healthy money habits, take control of their finances, and achieve their goals.
Reading Angels
Foster a love for reading by submitted a virtual reading session. All sessions are recorded and shared digitally so they can be watched anytime, anywhere by our children.
ALICE
Many in Delaware and Salem County (NJ) are one unexpected expense away from financial crisis. United for ALICE is a nationwide initiative created to support our hardworking neighbors in need.
MY VERY OWN LIBRARY
Made possible by partnerships between Scholastic®, DuPont, Global Shapers, and the University of Chicago, MVOL provides free, brand-new books to students so they can build a personal home library.
Delaware Pathways
A statewide partnership between government, education, and non-profit organizations focused on strengthening Delaware's future workforce by preparing our young people for college and career success.
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