A lot is happening at YWCA Delaware this month, and we don’t want you to miss a thing. We’re gearing up for our big Community Health Fair, welcoming our Celebration Breakfast Honorary Co-Chairs, and offering empowering workshops to help you grow personally and professionally. Plus, we're tackling important conversations, from estate planning to retail crime, and celebrating exciting legislative wins that move our mission forward.

You're Invited: Our 3rd Annual Community Health Fair

We're so excited to welcome you to our Health Fair! With 45+ community partners, you'll find free health screenings, wellness resources, financial coaching, and more—all in a family-friendly space with music, food, and games.

This event is free and open to everyone, thanks to our sponsors AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware and Silver Lining Home Healthcare. We can't wait to see you there!

YWCA Community Health Fair

Friday, August 22

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Helen Chambers Park

600 N. Madison St., Wilmington, DE

Join Us for an Inspiring Morning with Paulette Sullivan Moore, Esq., and Dr. Beverley Baxter

This year’s Celebration Breakfast fundraising event, Decades of Change, A Future of Hope, will feature Paulette Sullivan Moore, Esq., and Dr. Beverley Baxter, alongside rising stars and individuals who’ve triumphed over extraordinary challenges. Be part of this powerful gathering of hope and change that reminds us why our work matters.

YWCA Delaware Annual Celebration Breakfast

Wednesday, October 8

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (Doors open at 7:15 a.m. for networking)

DuPont Country Club

1001 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803

Paulette Sullivan Moore, Esq.

Paulette Sullivan Moore, Esq., a trailblazing attorney and policy advocate, made history as the first African American woman admitted to the Delaware Bar and dedicated her career to advancing justice and ending domestic violence. She served as Vice President of Public Policy for the National Network to End Domestic Violence, where she led federal policy and budget initiatives, helped shape the 2013 Violence Against Women Act, and advocated before the U.S. Supreme Court in landmark cases.

Prior to her national leadership, she spent a decade directing public policy for the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence and also held roles as a prosecutor, assistant solicitor, managing attorney, deputy director, private practitioner, and Recorder of Deeds.

Dr. Beverley V. Baxter

Dr. Beverley V. Baxter is a lifelong human rights advocate whose work began with international study and activism against apartheid in South Africa.

She went on to lead women’s rights efforts in Delaware, co-chairing DE NOW, championing the ERA, and serving on boards including YWCA Delaware, Wiley College, and the International Women’s Forum Delaware, where she was President for 14 years.

Professionally, she taught at Temple University and later served 16 years as Executive Director of The Committee of 100, advancing economic growth as a cornerstone of human rights.

Workshops to Help You Thrive

Life is full of gifts waiting to be discovered, and sometimes all it takes is a little guidance to see your brilliance. Soyica White, CWDP, CED, SRSB, a passionate and certified career coach, helps Delawareans connect the dots of their talents, uncover hidden strengths, and embrace their full potential.

This month, join Soyica at YWCA Delaware’s Home-Life Management Center for an inspiring session designed to silence self-doubt and empower you to step boldly into your next career chapter.

Building Confidence & Cultivating Self-Worth

with Career Coach Soyica White, CWDP, CED, SRSB

Wednesday, August 27

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE

Unlock Your Hidden Skills: Discovering Your Untapped Potential

We're thrilled to announce that D'Veda Mitchell, CSP, Early Career Talent Lead at DuPont, will be facilitating a new career development workshop at YWCA Delaware.

All Delawareans, ages 18 and above, are welcome to attend our free interactive workshop, designed to help you uncover your hidden talents, strengthen your adaptability, communication, and collaboration skills, and gain practical strategies for overcoming workplace challenges.

Whether you’re reentering the workforce or aiming to advance your career, this opportunity will equip you with the tools to thrive in today’s job market.

Unlocking Hidden Skills: Discovering Your Untapped Potential

Tuesday, September 30

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

709 North Madison Street, Wilmington, DE

From Perception to Policy:

Understanding Retail Crime in the First State

Join us for a panel discussion exploring retail crime and how we can transform perception into policy. Experts from leading non-profits and the legal community will examine current trends, challenges, and potential solutions. 

Panelists include: 

• DeRay McKesson, Executive Director, Campaign Zero
• Tiffany Anders Esq., Attorney, Office of Defense Services
• Barbie Fischer, Restorative Services Director, Delaware Center for Justice
• Dr. Claire Y. van den Broek, Co-Owner, Huxley & Hiro Bookstore

Retail Crime Panel Discussion

Thursday, August 28, 2025

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

via Zoom

Planning for the Future: Free Estate Planning Webinar

August is Make-A-Will Month, and we’re here to help you take control of your future. Join experts Elizabeth Darling (Edward Jones) and Jaclyn Quinn (DCRAC) as they break down estate planning in a clear and approachable way.

Whether it’s deciding who cares for your children or what happens to your keepsakes, estate planning is about making your wishes known, no matter what you own. You’ll even learn about a tool you can use to create a will for free.

This event is free to attend, so invite your family and friends! Got questions? Please send them in advance so our experts can answer them.

Where There is a Will, There is a Way

with Elizabeth Darling (WMCP) and Jaclyn Quinn, Esq.

Thursday, August 29

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

via Zoom

Exploring Peace: Personal, Societal and Community Perspectives

We’re excited to share that Becca Cotto, our Director of Community Engagement, will be a guest speaker in Peace Week Delaware's new course, Exploring Peace: Personal, Societal, and Community Perspectives.

This 5-week course at OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) for ages 50 and older at the University of Delaware, invites you to explore peace on every level—from personal and societal to community perspectives.

Exploring Peace: Personal, Societal, and Community Perspectives

Thursdays, September 11 - October 9

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hybrid (In-person at Arsht Hall 2700 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE or Zoom)

Advocacy in Action

This month, we stood united with YWCAs across the country to meet with our federal delegation and advocate for the critical funding our programs rely on.

We met with U.S. Senator Chris Coons and the teams of U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester and Congresswoman Sarah McBride. We asked them to protect funding to support our Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC) and Home-Life Management Center programming, which depend on funding from VOCA, VAWA, FVPSP, and HUD, including CoC and Rapid Rehousing.

While our delegation continues to champion our mission, we recognize the challenges they face in securing the resources our communities rely on.

Legislative Wins for YWCA Delaware

YWCA Delaware continues to champion systemic change through civic engagement and community advocacy efforts. From voting access to housing affordability, this legislative session brought exciting progress on several fronts that align with our mission to eliminate racism and empower women.

YWCA Delaware is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.