Latinos Unidos
ALICE
Representation matters. As the demographics of our state change, it is important that we have an honest discussion about how we are meeting the needs of our Latino neighbors. United Way of Delaware’s Latinos Unidos members are leading the way to a brighter future for our state, to ensure equity and inclusion for all.
Over 190 people attended the September 2023 Latinos Unidos Student Summit at Hodgson Vo-Tech High School in Newark, including students from 17 Delaware schools and 13 vendors.
Mission:
The mission of UWDE Latinos Unidos is to support the Hispanic community with a strategic focus on grade-level reading, college and career success, and financial empowerment. In Delaware, the Hispanic population has grown by 50% in the last decade. They represent 9.6% of the state’s population and often face challenges in many areas, including language barriers, immigration status, and more.
Vision:
United Way of Delaware envisions a community where everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential. At the core of this vision are three strategic priorities:
Grade-Level Reading
Ensure that Delaware children are reading on grade level and prepared to succeed in school.
Career & College Success
Ensure that when they graduate from high school, Delaware’s young people are prepared for college or are ready to enter the workforce.
Financial Empowerment
Ensure that Delaware’s Hispanic families are financially stable and positioned to thrive by providing resources, education, and financial literacy,
Our Community Partners:
403 N Van Buren St, Wilmington, DE
1018 W 6th St., Wilmington, Delaware
216 N Race St, Georgetown, DE
New Castle County
Kent/Sussex:
2300 Bowers St, Wilmington, DE
Steering Committee: Who are we?
- Strategic Thinkers: Latinos Unidos Steering Committee members provide leadership and expertise in developing a path to achieve the organization’s strategic objectives.
- Connects Leaders with Leaders: The Latinos Unidos Steering Committee values talent as the key to success. It attracts and develops critical leaders and partnerships within the Hispanic community.
- Advocate for Community: The Latinos Unidos Steering Committee is adept at public policy on behalf of the needs within our state’s Latino communities while being a resource or bringing resources to meet the needs in education and income.
- Future-Focused: The Latinos Unidos Advisory Committee is committed to the long-term sustainability of supporting the mission of United Way of Delaware.
- Steward of Brand and Trust: The Latinos Unidos Advisory Committee understands the critical importance of our brand and instills confidence in United Way of Delaware by working with energy and integrity to strengthen and protect the organization’s reputation for ethical leadership and community service.
Latinos Unidos Steering Committee:
Pedro Viera, PNC – LU Chair
Elizabeth Diaz, Chemours – LU Co-Chair
Wanda Barrett, UWDE – LU Lead
Dr. Lourdes Puig, ASPIRA of Delaware
Julissa Coriano, Ph D, MSW, M.Ed
Casey Davis, LACC
Monique Bowford, DuPont
Damary Todman, DHSS
Kesia Rodriguez, PNC
Dawn Shannon, Barclays
Margie Rivera, ASPIRA – LU Consultant
Yvette Santiago, MS, Nemours – LU Consultant
Jeffrey Quiggle, UWDE – Marketing Lead
Make a Financial Commitment to Delaware’s Latino Community
Wanda Barrett
Leader of Latinos Unidos
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