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United for Impact Season 6 / Ep. 2 (April 2026) – How United Way is Pivoting or Transforming to Stay Relevant in Today’s Environment
This month, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of United Way of Delaware, leads a conversation on how United Way is evolving to stay relevant as communities change. As needs shift, so must leadership. She’s joined by Sean Garrett, President and CEO of United Way of Metro Chicago, to discuss how local leaders can guide their organizations through today’s changing environment.
Meet the Women Behind Do More 24 Delaware – Delaware Today
Do More 24 supports nonprofits throughout Delaware. The women behind the movement—Jennifer Saienni and UWDE’s Tierra Fair—are a force for good.
United for Impact Season 6 / Ep. 1 (March 2026) – United Way Leadership: From Charity to Systems Change
In our inaugural video podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of UWDE, leads a conversation that dives into modern United Way Leadership, the shift from charity to systems change, and how local leaders can align on measurable outcomes. For this important conversation, Michelle is joined by Rodney Prunty, President and CEO of United Way of North Central New Mexico.
UNITED VOICES PODCAST SERIES
United for Impact Season 6 / Ep. 1 (March 2026) – United Way Leadership: From Charity to Systems Change
In our inaugural video podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of UWDE, leads a conversation that dives into modern United Way Leadership, the shift from charity to systems change, and how local leaders can align on measurable outcomes. For this important conversation, Michelle is joined by Rodney Prunty, President and CEO of United Way of North Central New Mexico.
United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 10 (December 2025) – Beyond Literacy: Community
On this month’s podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of UWDE, leads a conversation on Freedom Schools, a powerful program transforming not just classrooms but the neighborhoods they serve. Featuring guests Frankie Bonilla, Director of the Peter Spencer Freedom School in Wilmington, and Ken Livingston, UWDE Senior Director of Student Success, this episode is the second of a 2-part conversation about the challenges of fostering literacy in our community.
United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 9 (November 2025) – Literacy: Voices From the Block
On this month’s podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of United Way of Delaware, leads a conversation with Jon Tucker, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and Cierra Hall-Hipkins, Executive Director of Network Connect, about the challenges of fostering literacy in our community.
PRESS RELEASES
Delaware’s students can conquer the summer slide — if we invest in them | Opinion
UWDE-sponsored summer programs like Freedom Schools and Get Delaware Reading Summer help prevent the Summer Slide and can improve reading scores.
United Way of Delaware to Host Minority Small Business Expo July 15, 2025
UWDE will host the 2025 Delaware Minority Small Business Expo on Tuesday, July 15, at the Del-One Conference Center on Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus in Dover.
United Way of Delaware and Salem County (NJ) Announces $46,000 Investment into Salem County Partner Agencies
On Monday, April 21, 2025, United Way of Delaware announced a $46,000 investment in Salem County through 16 partner agencies.
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IN THE NEWS
Delaware 211 and United Way of Delaware Celebrate National 211 Day on February 11, 2025
Delaware 211 and United Way of Delaware Celebrate National 211 Day on February 11, 2025
In the News: United Way of Delaware’s NexGen FAFSA Program Recognized by the US Department of Education
United Way of Delaware’s NexGen Program hosted 11 in-school FAFSA completion workshops, two virtual presentations, and virtual appointment slots for students and families during FAFSA Week of Action, December 9-13, 2024.
In the News: United Way of Delaware Supports Delaware’s Incoming College Freshmen With FAFSA Help
United Way of Delaware supports Delaware’s incoming college freshmen with FAFSA help.
In the News: New data shows more struggling households in Delaware despite increase in wages
New data shows more struggling households in Delaware despite increase in wages, as UWDE Director of Public Policy and Engagement John Fisher-Klein tells Delaware Public Media.
UWDE President and CEO Michelle Taylor Visits the White House
United Way of Delaware President and CEO Michelle A. Taylor, Ed. D., visited the White House along with other Delaware leaders on April 13, 2024, as part of the president’s Communities in Action program.
One Year After the Sussex Tornado, Neighbors Are Still Struggling
UWDE Sussex County Staff Member Sarah Carter Advocates For Tornado Victims One Year After The Deadly Storm
United Way of Delaware Staff Comment on Delaware Poverty, ALICE
UWDE Chief Operating Officer Dan Cruce and VP of Engagement & Partnerships Tierra Fair Discuss Poverty and ALICE in Delaware.
Do More 24 Campaign Breaks Donor Records
Do More 24 Delaware held its ninth annual campaign with a record of nearly 20,500 donors and brought in over $2.3 million for more than 500 Delaware nonprofits throughout the state last week. United Way of Delaware is a co-organizing sponsor of Do More 24, along with Spur Impact.
United Way of Delaware’s Sarah Carter Spreads News About the Earned Income Tax Credit
UWDE Manager for Sussex Engagement Sarah “Cha Cha” Carter joined Sen. Tom Carper and First State Community Action Agency’s Bernice Edwards to discuss the Earned Income Tax Credit.
United Way of Delaware’s Rev. Dr. John G. Moore Sr. to Headline Martin Luther King Jr. Program
UWDE Director of Philanthropy Rev. Dr. John G. Moore Sr. will headline a program to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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