Advocate, Community, Early Education, Education, Reading Angels, UWDE - Three Focus Areas
United Way of Delaware President and CEO Michelle Taylor gives us her summer reading recommendation. Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day is a classic from Judith Vorst about Alexanders day of unfortunate mishaps that will put a smile on the face...
Advocate, Community, Real Stories
Be and advocate for issues that affect Delawareans everyday. When crucial funds are cut from our budget you can help make a difference in bridging the gap, ensuring that we make Delaware a place we can all live work and play.
Community, Education, My Very Own Library, Partners, UWDE - Three Focus Areas
United Way of Delaware with our partners Scholastic, UnitedHealthCare, Global Shapers, and The Wilmington Education Improvement Commission  hosted the 2017 Community Love For Reading Celebration Tuesday May 23rd at Wilmington Blue Rocks Frawley stadium. This annual...
Community, Events, Fundraisers, Partners, UWDE - Three Focus Areas
Since 1908 the Hotel DuPont has been a Delaware landmark and a symbol of excellency in the hosptiality industry. Now, (thanks to DuPont’s generous donation of over 400 pieces of artwork to United Way of Delaware) the public has rare access to original works of...
Community, PSA's, Testimonials, Women In Action
Join us for a celebration of the impact, Women in Action has had in the community for 5 years and counting!
Community, Delaware Pathways, PSA's, Real Stories, SPARC, Testimonials, UWDE - Three Focus Areas
SPARC (Success Pathways and Roads to Careers) partners students with an interest in a particular career field with career coaches who are currently working in that field. Using a safe, anonymous online message board, the students can ask their career coaches questions...
Community, Education, Events, Partners, PSA's, Real Stories, Testimonials, Volunteer
On March 2nd (Dr. Suess’ birthday) people all around the country celebrate Read Across America day. This annual event reminds us of why it is so important to read to children. 3rd grade reading proficiency is a good indicator of whether a child will graduate on...
Community, Events, Partners, Real Stories, Unity Rally
Recent threats of violence aimed at the Siegel Jewish Community Center (JCC), the deportation of members of the area Hispanic community, racial tension in the African American community, and racial profiling in the Muslim community are all reminders of the hatred that...
Community, Events, My Very Own Library, Real Stories
United Way of Delaware’s My Very Own Library will distribute 59,000 books to 5,900 Delaware Students this year alone! The program gives 10 free books to each individual student in participating schools across the state, to encourage children to start their own...
Community, Events, Fundraisers, UWDE - Three Focus Areas
Save the date for April 8! United Way of Delaware’s Sneaker Ball is the perfect blend of classic and trendy! Breakout the your Tuxedo and your most trendiest kicks for a party that benefits Early Education in Delaware. Music by Philly’s #1 party rocker, Dj...
Community, Events, Reading Angels, Real Stories, Volunteer
United Way of Delaware recently partnered with Governor John Carney for a book/volunteer drive at the Celebration of the Arts in Delaware event, held at P.S Dupont Middle School. The gathering was part of the governors weekend of Inaugural events, and included...
