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United Way of Delaware and Rep. Lyndon Yearick to hold Free Tax Preparation Events
State Rep. Lyndon Yearick, First State Community Action Agency, and United Way of Delaware invite you to a FREE Federal/State income tax preparation event.
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.
UNITED VOICES PODCAST SERIES
United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 8 (October 2025) – Winter is Coming, Hold onto Your Wallet!
On this month’s podcast, Tierra Fair, VP of Engagement and Partnerships for UWDE, hosted a panel discussion with representatives of Delmarva Energy and Stand By Me Delaware, focused on energy affordability and practical ways for Delaware residents to lower their utility bills.
United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 7 (July 2025) – Summer: An Opportunity to Boost Literacy, Inspire Hope, and Grow Community
On this month’s podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of United Way of Delaware leads a conversation with John Williams, Executive Director of a youth program that primarily serves children experiencing homelessness, and Nia Williams, a college senior dedicating her summer to closing the literacy gap by working directly with children.
United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 6 (June 2025) – College and Career Success and Navigating the FAFSA
On this month’s podcast, Tierra Fair, Vice President of Engagement & Partnerships discusses College and Career Success and navigating the FAFSA with Cory Dunt, Director of Stand By Me NexGen, and Ebony Brown, a parent whose child benefited from FAFSA support through our NexGen program.
PRESS RELEASES
United Way of Delaware Partners to Provide Free Tax Preparation Events
United Way of Delaware, in partnership with State Representative Lyndon Yearick and First State Community Action Agency, will host two free Federal and State Tax preparation events in Rep. Yearick’s 34th Representative District near Dover.
New Jersey 211 and United Way of Delaware Celebrate National 211 Day on February 11, 2025
New Jersey 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
Delaware 211 and United Way of Delaware Celebrate National 211 Day on February 11, 2025
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IN THE NEWS
United Way of Delaware President and CEO Michelle A. Taylor Named On DBT’s 222 List
United Way of Delaware President and CEO Michelle A. Taylor, Ed. D., is named to Delaware Business Times’ Inaugural 222 List.
Invisible Wounds: Violence Wreaks ‘Havoc’ on Health
The Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative and United Way of Delaware co-hosted a Community Violence Symposium with ChristianaCare and other partners.
United Way’s Get Delaware Reading boosts literacy
United Way of Delaware is lauded for its efforts to promote literacy.
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...
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