Stand By Me

Financial Empowerment

We each have a unique relationship with money. For some of us, we have to choose between paying bills, or putting food on the table. For others, financial decisions are far less severe, but equally important. At United Way of Delaware, we believe everyone deserves financial stability, no matter where you live or how much you earn. We created the Stand By Me financial coaching program to help Delawareans reach their money goals and experience peace of mind through their personal finances.

The program helps people:

  • better understand their money
  • identify their financial goals
  • begin to make wise financial decisions
  • and, become financially stable for years to come

Stand By Me provides one-on-one coaching with trained professionals. Every session is private and completely free. This allows people to get the help they need for their unique financial situation.

With the right tools in place, improving credit, reducing debt, starting a business, paying for college, or a buying a home can be a reality. Whatever the goal, we’re here to help.

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Laura Gendreau (2)
Laura Gendreau

Director,
Stand By Me & Housing

Stand By Me

Financial Empowerment

We each have a unique relationship with money. For some of us, we have to choose between paying bills, or putting food on the table. For others, financial decisions are far less severe, but equally important. At United Way of Delaware, we believe everyone deserve financial stability, no matter where you live or how much you earn. We created the Stand By Me financial coaching program to help Delawareans reach their money goals and experience peace of mind through their personal finances.

The program helps people:

  • better understand their money
  • identify their financial goals
  • begin to make wise financial decisions
  • and, become financially stable for years to come

    Stand By Me provides one-on-one coaching with trained professionals. Every session is private and completely free. This allows people to get the help they need for their unique financial situation.

    With the right tools in place, improving credit, reducing debt, starting a business, paying for college, or a buying a home can be a reality. Whatever the goal, we’re here to help.

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    PERSONAL FINANCIAL COACHING

    Our trained coaches help participants make a plan for their unique financial situation. Coaching sessions can be in-person or virtual and are always 100% confidential and free.

    REDUCE DEBT. INCREASE SAVINGS.

    Coaches teach how to manage income and expenses. This helps people make smart financial decisions.

    BUILD FOR THE FUTURE

    Participants learn how to improve credit. They also gain access to services that will allow them to buy a home, start a business, or pay for college.

    PERSONAL FINANCIAL COACHING

    Our trained coaches help participants make a plan for their unique financial situation. Coaching sessions can be in-person or virtual and are always 100% confidential and free.

    REDUCE DEBT. INCREASE SAVINGS.

    Coaches teach how to manage income and expenses. This helps people make smart financial decisions.

    BUILD FOR THE FUTURE

    Participants learn how to improve credit. They also gain access to services that will allow them to buy a home, start a business, or pay for college.

    Stand By Me from 2011-2021

    From 2011 to 2021, Stand By Me coached 29,574 unique clients:

    • 92% developed a budget
    • 84% improved credit
    • 77% took action to increase savings (over $37M saved)
    • 73% took action to reduce debt (more than $30M reported in debt reduction)
    • 56% developed an asset; 1040 homes and 924 vehicles purchased

    Thousands of people have reached their goals. You can too! Click here to check out their stories.

      Looking for more information on Stand By Me?

      Visit standbymede.org or get in touch with one of our program leaders to find out how to get a coach, become a coach, or donate.

      GET IN TOUCH

      Laura Gendreau (2)
      Laura Gendreau

      Director, Stand By Me & Housing

      LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

      Be the Next Success Story:

      From 2011 to 2021, Stand By Me coached 29,574 unique clients:

      • 92% developed a budget
      • 84% improved credit
      • 77% took action to increase savings (over $37M saved)
      • 73% took action to reduce debt (more than $30M reported in debt reduction)
      • 56% developed an asset; 1040 homes and 924 vehicles purchased

      Thousands of people have reached their goals. You can too! Click here to check out their stories.

        Looking for more information on Stand By Me?

        Visit standbymede.org or get in touch with one of our program leaders to find out how to get a coach, become a coach, or donate.

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