IMPROVING LIFE IN DELAWARE & SALEM COUNTY (NJ)
Join us as we advocate for every person in every zip code in Delaware and Salem County (NJ).
IMPROVING LIFE IN DELAWARE & SALEM COUNTY (NJ)
Join us as we advocate for every person in every zip code in Delaware and Salem County (NJ).
OUR FOCUS AREAS
We are driving change through four key focus areas—Delaware’s Helpline (Delaware 211), Early Student Achievement, Career & College Readiness, and Financial Empowerment. By connecting resources and support, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Delaware community, and empowering individuals and families at every stage of life.
Delaware's
HELPLINE
Answering the Call for Help, through Delaware 211 (DE 211), by serving as a gateway to stability and self-sufficiency.
Early Student
ACHIEVEMENT
Helping Children to become proficient at reading through out-of-school time, parent engagement, and literacy support.
Career & College
SUCCESS
Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce by fostering career and college readiness & financial literacy.
Financial
EMPOWERMENT
Helping Families acquire assets & wealth through financial and business coaching.
join us for opportunity & change
Together with our partners, we help children become more proficient readers, prepare young people for future career success, and guide adults towards financial stability. These are the building blocks for a better life.
484,310
FREE BOOKS
Since 2017, 484,310 new books have been provided free to students participating in My Very Own Library to encourage a lifelong love of reading.
23,000+
HIGH SCHOOLERS
More than 23,000 Delaware high school students are enrolled in a Career Pathway program to help prepare them for college and future careers.
$43M
DEBT REDUCED
Since 2011, over 38,000 Stand By Me participants in Delaware have reduced their debt by a combined total of over $43 million.
Live United 2027
Live United 2027 (LU2027) represents a strategic evolution for United Way of Delaware (UWDE), reaffirming our dedication to our core focus areas, which guide our mission to support individuals at every stage of life.
the community pulse
Stay up-to-date on the good things that are happening in Delaware and Salem County (NJ).
Celebrating National Black Business Month: Empowering Black-Owned Businesses in Delaware
August is a special time for recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of Black-owned businesses nationwide. Join UWDE as we honor National Black Business Month and reflect on these businesses’ significant impact on local economies and communities, particularly in Delaware.
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.
Reducing Summer Learning Loss: UWDE’s Impact and the Governor’s Fellowship Program
UWDE programs, including Book Nook and the Governor’s Fellowship, administered by UWDE, help prevent summer learning loss and help children to thrive academically.
get help from delaware 211
Delaware 211 connects people in Delaware to essential resources throughout the state. Our service is free, confidential, and available in multiple languages.
Call 211
Text Zip Code to 898-211
LIVE CHAT with a team member
get help from delaware 211
Delaware 211 connects people in Delaware to essential resources throughout the state. Our service is free, confidential, and available in multiple languages.
Call 211
Text Zip Code to 898-211
LIVE CHAT with a team member
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