A personal fundraiser for a Verified 501(c)3 nonprofit

"Empowering Futures, Building Community: United We Thrive!"

A fundraiser for United Way of Delaware (UWDE)

$830 raised from 16 donors

$500 goal

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I’m Wanda Barrett.

I’m fundraising for United Way of Delaware (UWDE).

Join the Community Engagement and Relationships team of United Way of Delaware, were it unites people, ideas, and resources to improve lives and build a stronger community. We envision a community where everyone has an opportunity to achieve their potential, regardless of zip code, race, or ethnicity.

Back-to-school season should be exciting, but it stresses many families financially. With school supplies costing $200–$300 per child, many students risk starting the year without essentials, jeopardizing their success and confidence.

United Way of Delaware’s  Annual Bookbag Giveaway and Resource Fair eases this burden by providing bookbags and supplies. Last year, over 1,000 students received backpacks! Help us reach this goal again with your generous support.

Join us in uplifting students and families across New Castle, Kent, Sussex, and Salem County, ensuring every child starts the school year strong!

Live United,
Deborah Reeves, Wanda Barrett, Mariah Carr, Mitchell Brenner, Kenneth Norwood, Andre Dixon, and Ken Livingston

Spanish Version:

"Empoderando Futuros, Construyendo Comunidad: ¡Unidos Prosperamos!"

Únete al equipo de Compromiso Comunitario y Relaciones de United Way of Delaware, donde unen a personas, ideas y recursos para mejorar vidas y construir una comunidad más fuerte. Imaginamos una comunidad donde todos tengan la oportunidad de alcanzar su potencial, sin importar el código postal, raza o etnia.

La temporada de regreso a clases debería ser emocionante, pero para muchas familias representa un estrés financiero. Con el costo de útiles escolares alcanzando los $200–$300 por niño, muchos estudiantes corren el riesgo de empezar el año sin lo esencial, poniendo en peligro su éxito y confianza.

La Feria Anual de Entrega de Mochilas y Recursos de United Way of Delaware alivia esta carga proporcionando mochilas y útiles escolares. ¡El año pasado, más de 1,000 estudiantes recibieron mochilas! Ayúdanos a alcanzar este objetivo nuevamente con tu generoso apoyo.
Únete a nosotros para apoyar a estudiantes y familias en todo New Castle, Kent, Sussex y el Condado de Salem, asegurando que cada niño comience el año escolar con fuerza.

Vive Unido,
Deborah Reeves, Wanda Barrett, Mariah Carr, Mitchell Brenner, Kenneth Norwood, Andre Dixon y Ken Livingston.

About United Way of Delaware (UWDE)

Mission: At United Way of Delaware, we're answering the call to help our community thrive. We're working to ensure kids can read on grade level by third grade, support career and college success for youth, connect families to vital resources through Delaware 211, and empower individuals with the tools they need to achieve financial stability. It’s about creating lasting change that lifts up everyone, not just offering temporary fixes.

When you give to United Way of Delaware you are helping children and families. Whether it's a kindergartner who lacks the resources to learn remotely, or a family calling 2-1-1 seeking immediate shelter, United Way of Delaware has initiatives in the community that make an impact in the lives of real people. 

County Served: Kent; New Castle; Sussex

Office Location(s): Dover; Wilmington

Sector: BIPOC-Led (CEO/ED); Capacity Building; Civic Engagement & Social Action; Community Advocacy; Community Improvement; Education; Emergency Response; Employment; Entrepreneurship; Finance & Money; Homelessness & Housing; Human Services; Philanthropy & Grantmaking Foundations; Politics & Advocacy; Poverty & Hunger; Social Justice; Volunteerism; Workforce; Youth Development

Recent donors

  • Deborah Reeves (in honor of Keep it going Debi and the Engagement Team!)
    $50
  • Lourdes Puig
    $100
  • Marihelen Barrett (in honor of In honor of Wanda Barrett and her incredible work for the community)
    $50
  • Deborah Reeves
    $25
  • Thomacina gray
    $25
  • Amy Dougherty
    $50
  • Mary Gardner
    $50
  • David Carr
    $20
  • Patricia Bartoshesky (in honor of Ken Livingston)
  • Jeanette Smalls
    $50