Delaware 211, In the News, Press Releases
Wilmington, DE — (February 11, 2025) New Jersey 211 (NJ211) and United Way of Delaware serving Salem County, New Jersey, celebrate National 211 Day on February 11, 2025. 211 is a national service that connects people in need to assistance, including help with...
Delaware 211, In the News, Press Releases
Wilmington, DE — (February 11, 2025) Delaware 211 (DE211) and United Way of Delaware (UWDE) are celebrating National 211 Day on February 11, 2025, along with our 211 colleagues across the country. 211 is a national service that connects people in need to...
College and Career Readiness, Community, In the News
United Way of Delaware’s NexGen Program was noted in a US Department of Education Press Release for hosting 11 in-school Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion workshops, two virtual presentations, and virtual appointment slots for students...
Minority Small Business, Stand By Me
Kevin Williams and Adam Ahmad from Barclays Bank, with Stand By Me Delaware Minority Small Business Program graduate Nikita Thomas, owner of Rooted AF and God’s Green Earth RX August is a special time for recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of...
College and Career Readiness, Community, In the News
United Way of Delaware supports Delaware’s incoming college freshmen with FAFSA help SBM NexGen provides free and confidential assistance for completing the FAFSA. Students and their parents can schedule a one-on-one meeting with an SBM FAFSA coach or attend a group...
Education, Feel Good Friday
The 2024 Governor’s Fellows, along with Governor John Carney (standing, center), Delaware Secretary of Education Dr. Mark Holodick (to the left), and Dr. Cora Scott, Delaware Deputy Secretary of Education (to the right). Summer break should be a time for...
Community, UWDE- Annual Meeting
Outgoing UWDE Board Chair Rick Deadwyler and Michelle A. Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of UWDE, share a discussion at our recent Annual Celebration. United Way of Delaware bids farewell to Rick Deadwyler, a remarkable leader who has...
Community, UWDE- Annual Meeting
Brian Nourie, new Board Chair for UWDE, Rick Deadwyler, Outgoing Board Chair, and Michelle A. Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of UWDE United Way of Delaware is excited to introduce Brian Nourie, who was confirmed as Chair for UWDE’s Board...
DRJC, Feel Good Friday, PRIDE Council
By John Fisher-Klein, Director, Public Policy & Engagement, United Way of Delaware “Say it loud, gay is proud.” This was the official chant of the first march for gay rights, organized to commemorate the first anniversary of the uprising at the Stonewall...
College and Career Readiness, Education, Stand By Me
In a world where education opens doors to opportunity, navigating the financial aid landscape can be daunting for many students. Fortunately, a unique partnership between the state of Delaware and United Way of Delaware, the Stand By Me Delaware program, is turning...
