Early Education, Education
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...
Diversity, DRJC, Early Education, Education, Equity, My Very Own Library
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...
DRJC, Financial Stability, Minority Small Business, Workforce Development
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,...
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College and Career Readiness, DRJC, Equity, RFP
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...
Advocate, Delaware Goes Purple, Partners
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...
College and Career Readiness, Diversity, DRJC, Education
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...
Community, Give, Partners, Volunteer
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...
CARES Act Funding, Coronavirus COVID19, Grants, Nonprofit Funding
The Delaware Nonprofit Support Program Starting October 4, 2021, the Delaware Nonprofit Support Program will open for its fourth round of funding. This grant program is exclusive to nonprofits and leverages Federal CARES Act funding. It is made possible through the...
College and Career Readiness, Early Education, Education, Partners
Back to School There are a lot of back-to-school resources available to families. Ken Livingston and Dr. Orrin White take time to talk with Annie Slease from NAMI Delaware about the resources we offer. To viewFor more information about the Conversations with Parents...
Diversity, DRJC, Equity, Inclusion
TEDxDover 2021 Continues Discussion on Why Equity Matters We invite you to join us for a night of meaningful discussions during TEDx presents Equity: Why Equity Matters. Speakers include: Cliffvon Howell Craig Lytle Darryl Chambers David Carter Ed.D Greg Plum Heather...
