Advocate, Community, Partners, Press Releases
Todd Veale will be the New Executive Director of Laffey-McHugh Foundation WILMINGTON, Del. – The Laffey-McHugh Foundation is pleased to announce that Todd Veale will become its new Executive Director later this month. Veale worked for MBNA America Bank, N.A. from...
AFL -CIO, Events, Fundraisers
Thousands of families in and around Delaware go hungry every day, and the holidays are no exception. But thanks to $20,000 raised in a partnership between United Way of Delaware and several AFL-CIO labor unions, including members of the Delaware Building Trade, 500 of...
Community, Early Education, Education, Events, Fundraisers, Uncategorized
UNITED WAY OF DELAWARE LAUNCHES GET DELAWARE READING-WILMINGTON An initiative to ensure 500 Wilmington Kindergarteners read on grade-level by the end of third-grade. Wilmington, DE (December 11, 2018) — United Way of Delaware (UWDE) today announced the launch of...
Advocate, Community, Latinos Unidos
The mission of Latinos Unidos is to support initiatives in the Hispanic community with a strategic focus in Early Education, College and Career Readiness, along with Financial Stability for Families. In Delaware, the Latino population has grown 50% over the past...
Community, Partners, Press Releases, Reports and Summaries
Wilmington, DE (October 15, 2018) — United Way Worldwide (UWW) has authorized the expansion of United Way of Delaware’s (UWDE) service area to include the zip codes of Salem County, NJ. The UWDE Board of Directors has approved the service area expansion and has...
College and Career Readiness, Community
United Way of Delaware’s 2018 summer intern program recently culminated with a graduation celebration. This years group learned many valuable lessons while participating in vital tasks that pushed the organization forward. Their volunteer work in the community...
Community, Corporate Giving, Early Education, Education, Moving The Needle
Wilmington, DE (June 28, 2018) — United Way of Delaware (UWDE) today announced that Wells Fargo Bank has become a founding sponsor of Moving The Needle, a collaboration between United Way and Wilmington’s public schools aimed at ensuring that Wilmington...
Advocate, Community, Events, Testimonials
 James H. Gilliam spent a lifetime serving as an inspirational community leader and role model. In honor of his rich legacy United Way of Delaware will present a father from Delaware with the James. H Gilliam Legacy Award. This presentation takes place at the  5th...
College and Career Readiness, Community, Early Education, Education, Partners, PSA's, Videos
On behalf of United Way of Delaware, President and CEO Michelle Taylor thanks all of the educators across the state. It has been said that teaching is the profession that inspires all other professions. We know the hard work and energy it takes to shape young minds....
Advocate, PSA's, Testimonials
United Way of Delaware’s Women United initiative empowers the community by instilling a love of reading in children. For more information about United Way of Delaware’s Women United Initiative visit uwde.org/WOMENUNITED
Community, Education, Reports and Summaries, Testimonials
Executive Summary United Way of Delaware: Moving The Needle  The Challenge & Partnership Based on state-administered third-grade English Language Art scores for elementary schools in the City of Wilmington, less than 18% of public school students tested are...
