PITCH or DITCH Competition for Minority Business Owners

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,...

[RFP] Equity-Centered Workforce Development Study for the State of Delaware

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...

Delaware Goes Purple: Together We Can Stand Up Against Substance Abuse

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...

HBCU Week College Fair @ Chase Fieldhouse

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...

Snack Drive @ New Castle County Hope Center

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...

Round 4 Funding for Delaware Nonprofit Support Program

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...

Back to School Discussion Series Hosted by NAMI Delaware

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...

TEDxDover 2021 – Equity: Why Equity Matters

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...

National Hispanic Heritage Month Country Spotlight – Venezuela

Community, Education, Latinos Unidos

Estamos celebrando el mes de la Hispanidad. Información sobre algunos de nuestros países. Hoy le presentamos información cultura de Venezuela....

Bank of America / United Way of Delaware Student Leaders Program Featured on DETV

College and Career Readiness, Delaware Pathways, Education, Partners

This summer, Bank of America and United Way of Delaware partnered to give five Delaware students a paid career development experience through the Bank of America Student Leaders Program. These wonderful students were recently featured on DETV news. Click here to learn...

Delaware Fatherhood & Family Coalition 2-on-2 Basketball Tournament

Partners

2-on-2 Basketball Tournament: Me & My Dad Got Game Be sure to save the date for the Delaware Fatherhood and Family Coalition’s Father/Son 2 on 2 basketball tournament. The tournament is on October 2nd at Seaford Middle School in Seaford, DE. Click here for...

Hurricane Ida Relief in Delaware & Salem County (NJ)

Community, Delaware 211, Give

Many families throughout Delaware & Salem County (NJ) have been displaced due to recent storms. United Way of Delaware and our partners are working around the clock to respond to the needs of those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Your financial gift helps families get...