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.
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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
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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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