United Way of Delaware

About United Way of Delaware

United Way of Delaware’s recent grantmaking is defined by operating support for Delaware-based community organizations, with the largest 2023 grant going to West End Neighborhood House in Wilmington for $617,978. The pattern points to a funder that backs the infrastructure of local service delivery rather than short-term project awards. In the same year, First State Community Action Agency in Dover received $425,421, and Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth in Wilmington received $258,162, showing steady support for agencies serving families, children, and residents across the state. The foundation’s public profile centers on improving quality of life in Delaware and Salem County, New Jersey by addressing education, financial stability, and crisis support. Its active programs also show a practical, partnership-driven approach: Delaware 211, Delaware Pathways, Stand By Me, and Delaware Afterschool Network all sit within a broader service model that combines direct grants with network-building and program support. Across the recent grants list, the recipients include neighborhood houses, community action agencies, family service organizations, youth-serving nonprofits, and food assistance providers, indicating a strong orientation toward community-based intermediaries.

What United Way of Delaware Funds

Education-related funding is a major part of United Way of Delaware’s work. In 2023, it gave $131,073 to Food Bank of Delaware in Newark and $79,296 to New Castle County Head Start in Newark, connecting basic needs and early learning support. The foundation also funds youth-serving organizations such as Girls Inc - Delaware in Wilmington, which received $103,744, and Girl Scouts - Chesapeake Bay Council in Newark, which received $80,472. Financial empowerment is another clear theme. Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth in Wilmington received $258,162 for operations, and local human-service groups such as Neighborhood House Inc in Wilmington received $250,096. Its active programs include Stand By Me, a financial empowerment initiative focused on budgeting and debt reduction, and Delaware Pathways, which links career and college success with workforce development. Crisis support appears through Delaware 211, with funding also going to agencies such as Ncall in Dover for operations.

How United Way of Delaware Gives