Fatherhood, Family & Mentorship On Friday, June 10th at 8 am, the United Way of Delaware and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative will host the first ever Men of Distinction Breakfast. The event is sponsored by Stepping Stones Credit Union and 100 Black Men...
United Ways of New Jersey and United Way of Delaware Statement on Uvalde and Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue We join those across our two states, and the country, in mourning the 19 innocent children and two teachers who were murdered yesterday in Uvalde Texas....
Attention teachers, tutors, paraprofessionals, and mentors. Join us on Saturday, May 21st for United Way of Delaware’s Education Career Fair. We’re looking for educators for Learning Pods. And, up to a dozen other community organizations will be on hand,...
The Black Student Summit is a half-day gathering to connect and uplift members of Black Student Unions & Associations, Advisors, School administrators and allies that support them as they fight for equity and justice.  Saturday | April 9, 2022 } 9:00 am - 1:00 pm...
March 2 is National Read Across America Day National Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Locally, several activities and programs are planned for March 2 in conjunction...
National Black Literacy Day Panel Duane Davis, Executive Director, K-12 Initiatives / My Very Own Library – University of Chicago Dr. Michelle Taylor, President & CEO – United Way of Delaware Jurema Gorham, Executive Director – Burst Into Books...
Educator. Activist. Advocate. Educator and activist Angela Davis is a scholar and writer who advocates for the oppressed. Influenced by her segregated upbringing in Birmingham, Alabama, Davis joined the Black Panthers. She has authored several books, including...
Minority Business Owners Compete in “Shark Tank”-style Pitch Competition The Wilmington Public Library, in partnership with the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative, will host the first-ever Pitch or Ditch small business competition. During the event,...
We are pleased to announce the official opening of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for our Equity-Centered Workforce Development Study. This RFP is a joint effort between United Way of Delaware and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative (DRJC). Job mobility...
This Month We’re Going Purple The entire First State is going purple. Delaware Goes Purple is a monthlong program to raise awareness of substance abuse and involve our community and youth to stand up against substance abuse. Join us. Nearly every day, someone in...
UWDE Intern Nysier Judkins Accepted to Three Universities During HBCU Week Congratulations to United Way of Delaware intern Nysier Judkins, who was recently accepted to three colleges during the City of Wilmington’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities...
National Do Something Nice Day Thank you to the corporations, businesses, community members, and leaders who supported our National Do Something Nice Day Snack Drive at the New Castle County Hope Center.The Hope Center, located at the former Sheraton Hotel...