Read Feel Good Friday for June 23, 2023 Invest Now for a Stronger Future I often speak with you about our focus area of ensuring that all children are reading on grade level by third grade, and yet achieving that goal still eludes us in Delaware. We recently discussed...
Read Feel Good Friday for June 16, 2023 Three Good Things to Know At the outset of each DRJC general body meeting, I share three good things to know in the five minutes before the meeting begins. Sharing good news offers a supportive frame to any meeting while giving...
The History of Juneteenth Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, or Freedom Day, is a Federal holiday that holds deep historical and cultural importance in the United States. Observed annually on June 19th, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of...
Read Feel Good Friday for June 02, 2023 Pride Month: More than the Festivities Wow, it’s June already. The months seem to pass faster every year. June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a joyful time of remembrances, celebrations and parades. I hope you join in on the fun and...
The Poverty Simulation, held at Del Tech’s Georgetown campus, allowed a few dozen volunteer participants to simulate living in poverty or near poverty for one month. The participants came away from the simulation with a better understanding of the challenges that many...
Wilmington, DE, May 22, 2023 – United Way of Delaware (UWDE), a local non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all, has received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America. The grant will support efforts by UWDE and Stand By Me...
United Way of Delaware has received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America to provide funds for personal financial coaching through the Stand By Me Delaware (SBM) program. SBM helps Delaware residents to achieve financial empowerment through financial literacy outreach...
Read Feel Good Friday for May 19, 2023 “Never Forget the Impact You Can have on a Person’s Life”– Dominique Dawes Yesterday, I had the distinct honor of attending the inaugural Division of Public Health’s (DPH)‘Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference: Improving Health...
Ever wonder how we can find hope in a world that seems full of problems? Well, right here in Delaware, everyday people are stepping up to dedicate their time and energy to creating change. In this article by Raina Harper Allen, Director of the Delaware Racial Justice...
Read Feel Good Friday for May 12, 2023 Wishing You Blessings on Mother’s Day “The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.” Henry Ward Beecher(Brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe) On this Mother’s Day weekend, I want to celebrate and thank...
Read Feel Good Friday for May 05, 2023 May Brings Spring Flowers and Two Important Awareness Campaigns For me, April and May are the teaser months — the weather gets warm, then drops back to cool… flower bulbs claim it’s spring but rains keep us indoors. Round...