Fundraising Goal: $6,000
A fundraiser for: United Way of Delaware (UWDE)
Organization 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.
Did you know that when you dial 2-1-1 for assistance, it's our team at United Way of Delaware answering the call? We connect individuals to crucial resources such as utility bill assistance, housing, and programs for children, youth, and expectant mothers.
Could you imagine a home without a single book? In most suburban homes, there are at least 13 books for each child. However, in urban and rural areas, the ratio is often 300 kids to 1 book. Our dedication lies in ensuring more children read on grade level by the end of 3rd grade, providing books, and offering after-school and summer literacy programs.
Thriving youth lead to a thriving economy. In Delaware, 7.3% of youth aged 16-24 are disconnected from school or work. Collaborating with our partners, we strive to ensure every middle and high school student is connected to mentors, support networks, financial literacy, and career exploration.
Watch the video below to hear more from our Team! Here's what one of our colleagues had to say about why she supports United Way of Delaware.
Hello! My Name is Angelica, I work in the Finance Department at United Way of Delaware. One of my favorite programs that United Way of DE has to offer is, “My Very Own Library”. As someone who loves reading; I think it is important that we have the Children and Youth of today interest in literature. This program teaches them that not only can reading be fun, but it also helps them build up their reading level and develop stronger literacy skills.
Our team includes:
Angelica Lassalle
Cory Dunt
Debbie Finch
Deborah Armstrong
Janet Clarke-Peterkin
Ken Livingston
Kenneth Norwood
Laurie Girardi
Mariah Carr
Noah Bott
Sarah Cha Cha Carter
Thomacina Gray
About United Way of Delaware (UWDE)
Organization Details
Name:
United Way of Delaware (UWDE)
EIN: 510073399
Street Address:
625 Orange St
City: Wilmington
State: DE Zip: 19801
Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex
Office Locations: Wilmington, Dover
Sectors: Capacity Building, 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, Civic Engagement & Social Action, BIPOC-Led (CEO/ED), Literacy
Recent Donations
- Deborah Armstrong $10
- Deborah Armstrong $27
- Robin Sachs $100
- Adriane Evans $100
- Katherine Williams $25
- $70
- Maryanne Williams $30
- Andrea Booth $25
- Thomacina Gray $50
- Owen Peterkin $50