Wilmington, DE — (April 21, 2025) United Way of Delaware and Salem County (NJ) (UWDE) announced a $46,000 investment in Salem County through 16 partner agencies on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the office of Atlantic City Electric in Penns Grove, NJ. Earlier this...
Opinion by Dr. Michelle A. Taylor, President and CEO, United Way of Delaware. At United Way of Delaware, or UWDE, we believe collective action can drive meaningful change. This year, I celebrate a deeply meaningful milestone: 25 years with UWDE. As I reflect on this...
Wilmington, DE — (January 30, 2025) 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 preparation events in Rep. Yearick’s 34th Representative...
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 segregation and racism of the time. Their courage, skill, and determination paved the way for the...
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 too young to fully grasp all the themes, but something about Janie’s journey the way she found her...
Wilmington, DE — (February 11, 2025) New Jersey 211 (NJ211) and United Way of Delaware serving Salem County, New Jersey, celebrate National 211 Day on February 11, 2025. 211 is a national service that connects people in need to assistance, including help with...
Wilmington, DE — (February 11, 2025) Delaware 211 (DE211) and United Way of Delaware (UWDE) are celebrating National 211 Day on February 11, 2025, along with our 211 colleagues across the country. 211 is a national service that connects people in need to...
United Way of Delaware’s NexGen Program was noted in a US Department of Education Press Release for hosting 11 in-school Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion workshops, two virtual presentations, and virtual appointment slots for students...
Kevin Williams and Adam Ahmad from Barclays Bank, with Stand By Me Delaware Minority Small Business Program graduate Nikita Thomas, owner of Rooted AF and God’s Green Earth RX August is a special time for recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of...
United Way of Delaware supports Delaware’s incoming college freshmen with FAFSA help SBM NexGen provides free and confidential assistance for completing the FAFSA. Students and their parents can schedule a one-on-one meeting with an SBM FAFSA coach or attend a group...
The 2024 Governor’s Fellows, along with Governor John Carney (standing, center), Delaware Secretary of Education Dr. Mark Holodick (to the left), and Dr. Cora Scott, Delaware Deputy Secretary of Education (to the right). Summer break should be a time for...
Outgoing UWDE Board Chair Rick Deadwyler and Michelle A. Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of UWDE, share a discussion at our recent Annual Celebration. United Way of Delaware bids farewell to Rick Deadwyler, a remarkable leader who has...
