As Black History Month comes to a close, YWCA Delaware reflects on a powerful truth: Black history is America’s history — and it is living history. The courage, leadership, and resilience we honor this month continue to shape our communities and guide our work every day. In this issue, you'll see how we're strengthening survivor safety, welcoming new leaders, and creating opportunities for our community to stay informed and involved.

YWCA Delaware Receives Ring Cameras to Support Survivors

YWCA Delaware is proud to be part of a community safety initiative alongside Attorney General Kathy Jennings, the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Ring to help protect survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Through this partnership, YWCA Delaware has received Ring X Line devices with lifetime protection plans. These cameras help survivors recognize potential danger and activate personalized safety plans with support from trained advocates.


The need for these tools is urgent. According to the 2025 Fatal Incident Review Team Annual Report, Delaware experienced 25 domestic violence-related deaths in 2024, including 16 homicides, most of which occurred in the victim’s home.

Research shows that 1 in 3 women stalked by an intimate partner are also sexually assaulted by that partner.

Technology like this, combined with advocacy, court accompaniment, and survivor-centered support, helps increase safety and reduce harm.


If you or someone you know needs help, YWCA Delaware’s 24/7 free and confidential SARC helpline is available at 800-773-8570.

Help Build Resilience: YWCA Delaware Collection Drive

YWCA Delaware has launched the Resilience Fund to ensure essential programs, including safe housing, survivor services, and economic empowerment, remain strong even during times of funding uncertainty.

When survivors reach out, we want to be ready. Help us reach our goal of building 500 Survivor Care Kits during our Resilience Fund kickoff on April 27, 2026.

Register and select one travel-size item for your group to collect. Together we’ll assemble care kits that provide comfort and practical support when it's needed most.



After registering, YWCA Delaware’s staff will coordinate next steps and schedule a convenient pickup or drop-off.

An Informed Community is an Empowered Community

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent State of the Vote panel discussion on Voting Rights in Delaware.

We’re grateful to our panelists for leading an important conversation about the federal SAVE Act and how proposed changes could impact millions of Americans — including individuals who have changed their names due to marriage or for safety reasons.

The discussion also covered key Delaware Constitutional Amendments aimed at expanding voting access:

• SS1 for SB2: Expanding no-excuse absentee voting

• SS1 for SB3: Authorizing in-person early voting

• HB 88: Modernizing voter registration, including same-day registration

To contact your Delaware State Senator and State representative and urge them to support expanded voting access, visit https://gis.elections.delaware.gov. Use the “District Lookup Tool” to find your Representatives by address.

Guest Panelists:


• Andrew Walchuk, Policy Director of Counsel, Voting and Fair Representation, Common Cause
• Dr. Marlene Saunders, DSW, MSW, National Pan-Hellenic Council of Central Delaware
• Tiffany Lydon, President, League of Women Voters of Delaware (LWVDE)

Women's History Month Bingo at The Nomad Bar

Join us for a fun and feel-good evening on Wednesday, March 11, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at The Nomad Bar (905 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801).

Play Women's History Month bingo with themed cards ($15 each or 2 for $25), enjoy music and great company—all while supporting YWCA Delaware’s mission. 

Guest bartenders will be serving drinks and mocktails, Zach's Street Grill Food Truck will be on site, and you can browse items in our silent auction.

Come test your knowledge and celebrate the women who made history and those making it today.

Upcoming Events

• Free Lending and Homeownership Essentials Seminar
  Saturday, February 28, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Do More 24
  Thursday, March 5, 6:00 p.m. - Friday, March 6, 6:00 p.m.

• Mission Tour
  Thursday, March 12, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  
• Own It: Your Homebuyer Kick-Start Workshop
  Saturday, March 21, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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