Delaware Public Media reports on the recently-released Delaware Workforce Study, interviewing United Way of Delaware Vice President for Strategy Laurie Girardi. The study’s goal is to identify disparities in employment and economic opportunities, and how that impacts...
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 laws,” Delaware remains a state that is relatively safe for the LGBTQ+ community. But Delaware...
Created by United Way, Born Learning is a set of tools that help to create early learning opportunities for young children. The Born Learning Trail consists of 10 interactive signs that engage people in activities focused on being active, vocal, and engaging with...
Get ready for a thrilling adventure at Cool Springs Park, Wilmington! They’ve just unveiled an amazing language learning trail that gets kids moving, thinking, and storytelling in both English and Spanish. This trail is right next to William C. Lewis Elementary,...
Wilmington, DE — (June 22, 2023) United Way of Delaware (UWDE) and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative (DCRJ) have released a research study titled “Advancing Racial Equity in Delaware’s Workforce Development System.” Urban Institute,...
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 level by third grade, and yet achieving that goal still eludes us in Delaware. We recently discussed...
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 before the meeting begins. Sharing good news offers a supportive frame to any meeting while giving...
The History of Juneteenth 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. Observed annually on June 19th, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of...
Read Feel Good Friday for June 02, 2023 Pride Month: More than the Festivities Wow, it’s June already. The months seem to pass faster every year. June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a joyful time of remembrances, celebrations and parades. I hope you join in on the fun and...
The Poverty Simulation, held at Del Tech’s Georgetown campus, allowed a few dozen volunteer participants to simulate living in poverty or near poverty for one month. The participants came away from the simulation with a better understanding of the challenges that many...
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 received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America. The grant will support efforts by UWDE and Stand By Me...
