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Sep
28
2023
Being a Latino Leader in Delaware: Guiding, Mentoring, and Inspiring the Latino Community
Written by Wanda Barrett Being a Latino leader in Delaware comes with immense responsibility and the opportunity to impact the Latino community profoundly. Leadership...
Sep
22
2023
Being Latino in the USA
Being Latino in the USA is a unique and remarkable experience. The Latino community encompasses a rich and diverse tapestry of cultures, traditions, and histories that...
Sep
15
2023
September 15th, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for September 15, 2023 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Join Us at the Latinos Unidos Student Summit As we dive into the vibrant tapestry of...
Sep
13
2023
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Discover the Vibrancy of Hispanic Culture in Delaware Hispanic Heritage is deeply woven into the fabric of American culture. Every September, the US celebrates National...
Sep
08
2023
September 8th, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for September 08, 2023Why do Small Businesses Matter?Small businesses play a crucial role in building and sustaining communities. Often,...
Aug
25
2023
August 25th, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for August 25, 2023 Live United With Purpose Every day, my colleagues and I at United Way of Delaware work to provide services, information...
Aug
18
2023
August 18th, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for August 18, 2023 Disaster Relief - Another Way We’re Here to HelpMany of us are finishing our summer vacations and turning our attention to...
Aug
11
2023
August 11th, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for August 11, 2023 Summer Colleagues Enjoy Real-Life Workplace Experiences This week’s Feel Good Friday is unlike any you have ever read....
Aug
04
2023
August 4th, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for August 04, 2023 Focusing on Youth is Key to Workforce Development For the past several weeks, we’ve looked at summer programming...
Jul
28
2023
July 28th, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for July 28, 2023 A First Step Toward a Fulfilling Life Every day my dedicated colleagues join me in working to bring people together to build...
Jul
21
2023
July 21st, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for July 21, 2023 School Stops in Summer; Learning Shouldn’t Summer Slide. Achievement Gap. Summer Slump. Summer Learning Loss. Those names all...
Jul
14
2023
July 14th, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for July 14, 2023 “The only certain thing in life is uncertainty itself.” – Oscar Wilde Why Delaware 211 Matters Last week in this newsletter, we...
Jul
07
2023
July 7th, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for July 07, 2023 When You Reach Out to One, You Impact the Wellbeing of All UWDE - Delaware 2-1-1 - Get Connected Get Help, We Can Help Why...
Jun
27
2023
United Way of Delaware (UWDE) and Public Policy Advocacy for Delaware’s LGBTQ+ Community
With many states in our country enacting laws that directly target the LGBTQ+ community, such as bans on gender-affirming care for minors and so-called “bathroom...
Jun
23
2023
United Way of Delaware and Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative Announce the Release of a Comprehensive Delaware Workforce Development Study
Wilmington, DE -- (June 22, 2023) United Way of Delaware (UWDE) and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative (DCRJ) have released a research study titled "Advancing...
Jun
23
2023
June 23rd, 2023
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...
Jun
16
2023
June 16th, 2023
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...
Jun
10
2023
Celebrating Juneteenth 2023
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....
Jun
02
2023
June 2nd, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for June 02, 2023Pride Month: More than the Festivities Wow, it’s June already. The months seem to pass faster every year. June is LGBTQ+ Pride...
Jun
01
2023
Celebrating PRIDE Month – 2023
Inclusivity & Opportunity For the LGBTQUIA+ Community in Delaware PRIDE Month provides a platform for celebrating visibility and acceptance. PRIDE is also about...
May
30
2023
United Way of Delaware Receives Grant from Bank of America to Provide Financial Coaching
United Way of Delaware has received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America to provide funds for personal financial coaching.
May
19
2023
May 19th, 2023
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...
May
15
2023
Thank You, Volunteers!
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...
May
12
2023
May 12, 2023
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...
May
05
2023
May 05, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for May 05, 2023May Brings Spring Flowers and Two Important Awareness CampaignsFor me, April and May are the teaser months -- the weather gets...
Apr
28
2023
April 28, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for April 28, 2023Celebrating National Volunteer MonthMy favorite poet, Maya Angelou, was quoted as saying "People will forget what you said,...
Apr
26
2023
April 21, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for April 21, 2023Volunteers Give Us HopeMy heart hurts. I don’t think it’s just me. How could it be when according to ABC News and Gun Violence...
Apr
14
2023
April 14, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for April 14, 2023Spring Into ActionThe warm weather reminds us that we are officially into spring. A lot of our school districts are on spring...
Mar
31
2023
March 31, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for March 31, 2023Help Lighten the Burden for SeniorsThey are our neighbors, friends, fellow church congregants, service workers and in some...
Mar
24
2023
March 24, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for March 24, 2023A Day Filled With InspirationFor many of us at United Way of Delaware, and for many of our allies and our partners alike,...
Mar
17
2023
March 17, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for March 17, 2023Supporting the Next Generation of LeadersSomething important is happening in Delaware tomorrow, and you may not even know about...
Mar
10
2023
March 10, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for March 10, 2023Celebrating Women’s Achievements in Leading Social Change“Celebrate good times, come on! There’s a party going on right here. A...
Mar
06
2023
Do More 24 Delaware 2023
Over 530 Delaware-based nonprofits raised over $2.37 million during Do More 24 Delaware 2023. The 24-hour around-the-clock fundraiser took place on March 2nd and 3rd....
Mar
03
2023
March 3, 2023
DoMore24 is Delaware’s largest day of giving, which allows non-profits to raise unrestricted funding to support their communities. Non-profits can receive special...
Feb
24
2023
February 24, 2023
Discover the Racial Equity Challenge Series, a five-day initiative that sends daily e-mail challenges to participants, encouraging reflection on implicit bias in the...
Feb
17
2023
February 17, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for February 17, 2023High School Seniors Benefit from a Partnered Approach for SuccessThe following is an opinion piece co-written by Nello Paoli...
Feb
10
2023
February 10, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for February 10, 2023Every day, thousands of Delawareans struggle to find affordable childcare, access to healthcare, money to buy food and pay...
Feb
08
2023
Do You Qualify for Free Tax Prep Assistance?
Free Tax Preparation | Nehemiah Gateway Getting professional assistance with tax preparation can be costly, but for some Delawareans it's possible to get their taxes...
Feb
06
2023
Success For Our Seniors (SOS)
Nello M. Paoli Jr., chair of the Youth Committee for the Delaware Workforce Development Board, and United of Delaware CEO, Dr. Michelle A. Taylor co-authored this...
Feb
03
2023
February 3, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for February 3, 2023Celebrate or Commemorate?“Should I write Happy Black History Month or It’s Black History Month?” my colleague Alex asked. “I...
Jan
27
2023
January 27, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for January 27, 2023The Day the Baby Comes Home from the Hospital What is the first thing that an infant does? He/she starts learning. Learning...
Jan
20
2023
January 20, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for January 20, 2023It Takes More Than 28 DaysLast week I wrote about volunteerism and suggested the Martin Luther King Day holiday as a prompt to...
Jan
13
2023
January 13, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for January 13, 2023A Heart Full of GraceIt’s nearly three weeks into the new year and for some of us, resolutions are already a distant memory....
Jan
06
2023
January 6, 2023
Read Feel Good Friday for January 6, 2023Live Today. Tomorrow Isn't PromisedI’d like to wish all of you a happy, healthy 2023. As always, the new year gives us time and...
Dec
16
2022
December 16, 2022
Read Feel Good Friday for December 16, 2022Heartfelt Gratitude to You! It's hard to believe, but this is the last issue of Feel Good Friday for 2022! Looking back on...
Dec
09
2022
December 9, 2022
Read Feel Good Friday for December 9, 2022To Your Health!As we’re now in the middle of the holiday season, our attention turns to those in need and how we can help....
Dec
02
2022
December 2, 2022
Read Feel Good Friday for December 2, 2022GratitudeI know you've heard from us a lot lately asking you for donations to the Winter Wonderland Toy and Coat Drive, Giving...
Nov
18
2022
November 18, 2022
Read Feel Good Friday for November 18, 2022 'Tis the Season for Joy ... and for StressThanksgiving planning is upon us, the weather has turned colder, and the party...
Nov
11
2022
November 11, 2022
Read Feel Good Friday for November 11, 2022This was an historic week for United Way of Delaware as we launched our first television series, Impact365, in partnership...
Nov
04
2022
November 4, 2022
Read Feel Good Friday for November 4, 2022Welcome to the DRJC Quarterly Update As a racial justice organization, few fights are more important to DRJC than the right...
PRESS RELEASES
United Way of Delaware and Delaware 211 Will Host a School Backpack Giveaway and Resource Fair in Wilmington – Our Goal Is To Provide 500 Backpacks
Wilmington, DE -- (August 23, 2023) United Way of Delaware (UWDE) and Delaware 211 will host their third Annual School Backpack Giveaway and Resource Fair on Saturday,...
United Way of Delaware and Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative Announce the Release of a Comprehensive Delaware Workforce Development Study
Wilmington, DE -- (June 22, 2023) United Way of Delaware (UWDE) and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative (DCRJ) have released a research study titled "Advancing...
United Way of Delaware Receives Grant from Bank of America to Provide Financial Coaching to Delaware Residents
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...
Update On United Way of Delaware Support for Sussex County Recovery
Delawareans Affected by the April 1 Tornado in Sussex County Face Ongoing Needs for Resources and Support as Recovery Continues Wilmington, DE (April 13, 2023) – United...
Update On United Way of Delaware Support for Sussex County Recovery
Corporate and Individual Volunteers are Working Together to Speed Recovery Efforts. Wilmington, DE (April 25, 2023) – United Way of Delaware (UWDE) and Delaware 2-1-1...
2nd Annual Black Student Summit Held in Middletown
Over 300 Attend the Event at St. Georges Technical High School Wilmington, DE -- (April 5, 2023) United Way of Delaware and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative...
United Way of Delaware Response to Sussex County Storms
United Way of Delaware Organizes Support for Victims of the April 1, 2023, Tornado in Sussex County Along with community organizations, United Way of Delaware (UWDE) is...
Thomas Edison Charter Elementary School Takes Home State Reading Championship
Students read for 223,737 minutes in four weeks during READBowl Competition. Delaware Dominates the Nation.Atlanta GA & Wilmington DE - Read with Malcolm, the Youth...
United Way of Delaware, Christiana Care and Always Best Care look to lighten the burden for seniors
Wilmington, Delaware (March 1, 2023) -- United Way of Delaware (UWDE), Christiana Care and Always Best Care recently launched A Helping Hand to support senior citizens....
United Way of Delaware Partners with Nehemiah Gateway to Provide Free Tax Preparation for Qualified Delawareans
Wilmington Delaware (Feb 23, 2023) -- United Way of Delaware (UWDE) and Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation are offering free tax preparation services to...
God’s Green Earthrx Takes Home A First Place Award Of $10,000 In Pitch Or Ditch Competiton To Promote Minority Small Businesses
Wilmington, Delaware (Feb 8, 2023) --- Nikita Thomas, owner of God’s Green EarthRx, a local company that markets a line of natural remedies, took first place in the...
Coat and Toy Drive in Need of Donations
Wilmington, DE- (December 6, 2022)- United Way of Delaware (UWDE) has come together with community partners and organizations across the state for the second annual...
United Way of Delaware Honors Dupont with Diamond Anniversary Award
Recognizing 75 Years of Strong Corporate, Community Partnership As part of celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, United Way of Delaware (UWDE) recently named...
Salem County NonProfits to receive United Way of Delaware Grants
The Salem County Advisory Committee of United Way of Delaware (UWDE) today announced that it will award a total of $18,000 to six Salem County nonprofit organizations...
Todd Veale – New Executive Director of Laffey-Mchugh Foundation
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...
United Way of Delaware Expands Service Area To Include Salem County, NJ
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...
VIDEOS
UWDE - Virtual Reading Angels - Bethany reads ABC by Dr Seuss
UWDE - Virtual Reading Angels - Bethany reads Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao
United for ALICE® - full length version
UWDE - Virtual Reading Angels - Alicia reads If You Give A Pig A Pancake
UWDE - VRA - Bethany reads The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
UWDE - Virtual Reading Angels - Abby reads Goodnight Moon
UWDE - Virtual Reading Angels - Bethany reads Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
IN THE NEWS
1st Latinos student summit to celebrate culture, voice
Town Square Live reports on the anticipated 1st Annual Latinos Unidos Student Summit. The Summit is designed to bring students together to empower them and to celebrate their culture and student voice.
A new study examines Delaware’s workforce landscape
Delaware Public Media reports on the recently-released Delaware Workforce Study
Delaware’s First Dual Language Born Learning Trail Opens in Downtown Wilmington
Delaware’s first dual-language Born Learning Trail opens in downtown Wilmington.
New Dual Language Learning Trail Leads to new Experiences in English and Spanish
Where can a young person be encouraged to hop, skip, jump, dance, talk about a memory or an experience, or make up a story on the spot – in English, in Spanish or both? It’s all possible at the new dual language learning trail at Cool Springs Park in Wilmington.
Poverty Simulation Mimics Real Life
United Way of Delaware, First State Community Action, Delaware Technical Community College, and Sussex Housing Group sponsor a Poverty Simulation event at Del Tech’s Georgetown campus.
United Way of Delaware Receives Grant from Bank of America to Provide Financial Coaching
United Way of Delaware has received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America to provide funds for personal financial coaching.
Thank You, Volunteers!
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...
United Way of Delaware Honors Dupont with Diamond Anniversary Award
Recognizing 75 Years of Strong Corporate, Community Partnership As part of celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, United Way of Delaware (UWDE) recently named DuPont and its employees as recipients of the “Diamond Anniversary Award,” recognizing the company’s...
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