| MINISTRY OF CARING INC | WILMINGTON, DE | $150,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION AND RELOCATION OF THE EMMANUEL DINING ROOM EAST TO A NEW PERMANENT LOCATION TO SERVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO FAMILIES IN NEED. |
| FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE | NEWARK, DE | $100,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE'S EXPANDED HEAD START BACKPACK PROGRAM. |
| MINISTRY OF CARING INC | WILMINGTON, DE | $75,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT RENOVATIONS TO SAMARITAN HOUSING, A SHORT TERM EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR SINGLE WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN. |
| KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION | NEWARK, DE | $75,000 | 2025 | TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC OUTCOMES FOR DELAWARE STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT AND TRAUMA THROUGH KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION'S SIGNATURE EDUCATION PROGRAM, UGRAD ACADEMY. |
| TEENSHARP | WILMINGTON, DE | $75,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT ENHANCEMENTS TO THE TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTING THE DELAWARE GOES TO COLLEGE ACADEMY OFFERED TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. |
| YMCA OF DELAWARE | WILMINGTON, DE | $75,000 | 2025 | FOR ITS NEW THRIVE OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDING TUTORING, SEL, AND LIFE SKILLS ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS, AND EXTENDING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND STEM FOR TEEN SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN ZIP CODE 19801. |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $75,000 | 2025 | TO PROSPECTIVELY INVESTIGATE ADVANCED ULTRASOUND IMAGING MARKERS OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY (AKI) IN 24 PILOT SUBJECTS (0-19 YEARS OLD) WITH SEVERE AKI TO ENABLE EARLY DETECTION AND PROGNOSIS. |
| FRIENDSHIP HOUSE | WILMINGTON, DE | $65,000 | 2025 | IN GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS TO RESPOND TO CLIENT NEEDS THROUGH ITS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, EMPOWERMENT CENTERS AND THE CLOTHING BANK. |
| DELAWARE COLLEGE SCHOLARS | WILMINGTON, DE | $60,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF PROGRAMMING FOR 9TH AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS FOR ITS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE-PREPARATION PROGRAM THAT HELPS OVERCOME ECONOMIC OR SOCIAL BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. |
| METROPOLITAN WILMINGTON URBAN LEAGUE | WILMINGTON, DE | $50,000 | 2025 | IN GENERAL OPERATIONAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT ITS PROGRAMMING IN THE COMMUNITY. |
| PARTNERS FOR JUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT ITS CLIENT ADVOCATE PROGRAM, AN INNOVATIVE PUBLIC DEFENSE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OFFICE OF DEFENSE SERVICES PROVIDING INTERDISCIPLINARY SERVICES AND RESTORATIVE SUPPORT TO 400 PEOPLE ENTANGLED IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM IN DELAWARE. |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT A RESEARCH PROJECT INVESTIGATING HOW GENETIC MUTATIONS, PARTICULARLY BRCA1/2, INFLUENCE LYMPHOMA PATIENTS RESPONSES TO CONVENTIONAL TREATMENTS AND NOVEL IMMUNOTHERAPIES. |
| COMBINED CAMPAIGN FOR JUSTICE | WILMINGTON, DE | $50,000 | 2025 | IN GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR DELAWARES THREE LEGAL AID AGENCIES. |
| LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INC | WILMINGTON, DE | $50,000 | 2025 | FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE NEXT STEPS IN HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND CAREER EXPLORATION. |
| URBANPROMISE WILMINGTON | WILMINGTON, DE | $50,000 | 2025 | FOR ITS PROMISE OF YES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO REPAIR PROPERTIES EMBEDDED IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS OF WILMINGTON IN WHICH URBANPROMISE STAFF AND INTERNS LIVE, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND FOSTER TRUST IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS. |
| READING ASSIST | WILMINGTON, DE | $50,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE A TUTOR/TEACHER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CURRENTLY BEING PILOTED AT LA ACADEMIA ANTONIO ALONSO CHARTER SCHOOL IN NEWARK. |
| FOUR YOUTH | WILMINGTON, DE | $45,000 | 2025 | TO ENABLE UNDERSERVED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE DELAWARE'S NATURAL AND HISTORICAL SITES, DOCUMENTING THEIR EXPERIENCE VIA VIDEOGRAPHY AND PHOTOJOURNALISM WITH A LIVESTREAM TO K-8 CLASSROOMS. |
| ST PATRICK'S CENTER | WILMINGTON, DE | $40,000 | 2025 | FOR ITS EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. |
| WILMINGTON HOPE COMMISSION | WILMINGTON, DE | $40,000 | 2025 | IN GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT FOR ITS EXPANSION OF INITIATIVES IN DOVER THAT AIM TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM. |
| SUNDAY BREAKFAST MISSION | WILMINGTON, DE | $40,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT HOMELESS AND IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH NUTRITIOUS MEALS, CLOTHING, EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD BOXES, AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. |
| THE HARAMBEE FUND AT THE DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | WILMINGTON, DE | $40,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE NEXT COHORT OF HARAMBEE DELAWARE EMERGING LEADERS OF COLOR AND SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF THE DELAWARE DOZEN ACCELERATOR TO WORK CLOSELY WITH 12 ALUMNI OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS TO GROW/LAUNCH THEIR VENTURES |
| THE TEEN WAREHOUSE INC | WILMINGTON, DE | $35,000 | 2025 | TO ESTABLISH NEW PROGRAMMING IN CREATIVE ARTS, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS BY SUPPORTING STAFF TIME DEVOTED TO PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PURCHASING SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT FOR ACTIVITIES. |
| HEALTHY FOODS FOR HEALTHY KIDS INC | HOCKESSIN, DE | $35,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT HIRING A THIRD PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR HANDS-ON, OUTDOOR, STEM EDUCATION SERVICES RELATED TO ITS SCHOOL-BASED GARDENING PROGRAMS. |
| NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON | WILMINGTON, DE | $35,000 | 2025 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES SUPPORTING ITS TUITION-FREE, HIGH-QUALITY MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN WILMINGTON. |
| CHOIR SCHOOL OF DELAWARE | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | IN GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ITS VOCAL MUSIC, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, HEALTH SERVICES, AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING. |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF GREATER DELAWARE | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF A MEAL PROGRAM, CALLED SPOONFUL OF HOPE, FOR ITS VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BEING TREATED AT THE NEMOURS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. |
| NEIGHBORGOOD PARTNERS INC | DOVER, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE PILOT OF CENTRAL DOVER SAVES, A PROGRAM FOR UNDERBANKED INDIVIDUALS IN CENTRAL DOVER TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND BUILD SAVINGS WITH A 2:1 MATCH FOR EVERY DOLLAR SAVED. |
| THE GRAND | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | FOR ITS STAGES OF DISCOVERY SCHOOL MATINEES PROVIDING STUDENTS IN PREK TO GRADE 12 AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE LIVE THEATRE WITH ENRICHING CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS, THEREBY INTEGRATING THE ARTS WITH A CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE EDUCATION. |
| DELAWARE ADOLESCENT PROGRAM INC | BEAR, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | IN GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS TO SUPPORT CURRICULUM REFINEMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, AND ENHANCE SERVICES FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS ACROSS DELAWARE. |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | FOR THE DIRECT MATERIAL COSTS OF ITS CRITICAL REPAIRS PROGRAM PROVIDING AGING IN PLACE HOME REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS IN NEW CASTLE COUNTY. |
| SUMMER LEARNING COLLABORATIVE INC | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | TO PILOT AN EXPANSION OF COLLABCLUB SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AT SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN NEW CASTLE COUNTY. |
| YEAR UP INC | NEW CASTLE, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT YEAR UP UNITED WILMINGTON'S STUDENT SERVICES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO REDUCE STUDENT ATTRITION AND INCREASE PROGRAM COMPLETION RATES IN ITS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. |
| NETWORK CONNECT | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | TO SUSTAIN AND EXPAND THE FUTURE CULTURE CREATOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, ENABLING UNDERSERVED AND AT RISK YOUTH TO DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND LAUNCH MEANINGFUL INITIATIVES. |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN DELAWARE | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | TO EXPAND ITS PEER-MENTORING PROGRAM WITH THE MENTAL HEALTH COURT OF DELAWARE THAT OFFERS RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS FOR NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS WITHIN THE PRISONS PRIOR TO RELEASE. |
| ACADEMIA ANTONIA ALONSO CHARTER SCHOOL | NEWARK, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | FOR EDUCATOR STIPENDS TO DEVELOP/SUPPORT ITS TRANSITION TO MASTERY-BASED LEARNING, ENHANCING PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION AND IMPROVING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR ITS UNDERSERVED, PRIMARILY HISPANIC, K-8 STUDENT POPULATION. |
| TECH IMPACT | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT UNDERREPRESENTED DELAWAREANS THROUGH ITS ITWORKS DELAWARE AND CXWORKS BAYLOR WORKFORCE PROGRAMS, AND LOCAL NONPROFITS THROUGH PROJECTS IN ITS DATA INNOVATION LAB. |
| YWCA DELAWARE | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | TO SUSTAIN AND EXPAND THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CLIENTS BEING SERVED THROUGH ITS HOME-LIFE MANAGEMENT CENTER. |
| TRUE ACCESS CAPITAL CORP | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | TO HELP CLOSE THE WEALTH GAP BY SUPPORTING BIPOC BUSINESSES IN DELAWARE TO GAIN ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES. |
| ZOE MINISTRIES | GREENWOOD, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | TO BRIDGE THE TEMPORARY FUNDING GAP IN THE INAUGURAL YEAR OF OPERATIONS AT HANNAHS HOUSE, THE STATES FIRST RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR YOUNG VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING. |
| CHRISTINA CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INC | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | TO LAUNCH CHASING AWAY THE BLUES, A COLLABORATION WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO OFFER SELF-CARE WORKSHOPS, FAMILY ARTS CLASSES, AND RESOURCE REFERRALS FOR ADULTS WITH STUDENTS LIVING WITH A SINGLE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD. |
| RODNEY STREET TENNIS AND TUTORING ASSOCIATION | WILMINGTON, DE | $30,000 | 2025 | FOR ITS SUMMER EDUCATION/ENRICHMENT AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING FOR THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OF WILMINGTON. |
| PUBLIC ALLIES DELAWARE (AMERICORPS WITH UD) | WILMINGTON, DE | $27,000 | 2025 | TO ENABLE SMALL DELAWARE NONPROFITS WITH LIMITED STAFF AND CAPACITY TO BENEFIT FROM A CAPACITY BUILDING ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT OF A PUBLIC ALLY TO SUPPORT GROWTH. |
| DELAWARE INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS IN EDUCATION | WILMINGTON, DE | $26,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT ITS DELAWARE WOLF TRAP CLASSROOM RESIDENCIES THAT CONNECT PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS WITH STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS USING CROSS-DISCIPLINARY LEARNING, AND EXPAND ITS FAMILY PROGRAM TO REINFORCE CLASSROOM LEARNING. |
| SAINT EDMOND'S ACADEMY | WILMINGTON, DE | $25,000 | 2025 | TO CREATE A CENTRALLY-LOCATED LEARNING COMMONS AREA TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND PROJECT-BASED COLLABORATIVE LEARNING. |
| BRANDYWINE CONSERVANCY & MUSEUM OF ART | CHADDS FORD, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE BRANDYWINE CONSERVANCY'S PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE BRANDYWINE-CHRISTINA WATERSHED THROUGH LAND PRESERVATION, AGRICULTURAL BEST PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION, AND COMMUNITY AND MUNICIPAL PLANNING. |
| DELAWARE PUBLIC MEDIA INC | DOVER, DE | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DIGITAL MARKETING EFFORTS TO GROW AWARENESS AND SUBSCRIBERS IN NEW CASTLE COUNTY. |
| URBANPROMISE WILMINGTON | WILMINGTON, DE | $25,000 | 2025 | FOR ITS STREETLEADER PROGRAM THAT EMPLOYS AND TRAINS AT-RISK TEENS TO LEAD CHILDRENS CAMPS, AMELIORATING THEIR LIFE TRAJECTORIES THROUGH ACADEMIC TUTORING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND MENTORSHIP FROM STAFF. |
| RESPONSE - HELP FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT | ASPEN, CO | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE FINAL STAGES OF THE CAMPAIGN TO BUILD THE CENTER FOR HOPE AND HEALING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. |
| WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | WILMINGTON, DE | $25,000 | 2025 | TO CREATE AN EXTENSION OF ITS ABOVE 'XPECTATIONS' COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON HELPING KIDS STAY IN COLLEGE ONCE ACCEPTED, BE BETTER PREPARED, AND NOT TRANSFER OUT/HOME. |
| GREEN BERET PROJECT | DOVER, DE | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUSTAIN ENGAGEMENT OF 30 YOUNG ADULTS IN THE MECHANIC SHOP OPERATIONS WHILE WORKING TOWARD A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE START UP FOR THIS GENERATION OF PARTICIPANTS. |
