Spring is in full bloom, and so is the energy at YWCA! This month we’re reminding you to vote in Delaware’s upcoming school board elections, show off your creativity in our Juneteenth T-Shirt Design Contest, and register for our new career development workshop. We’re also celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, raising awareness for Affordable Housing Month, and inviting you to dine with a purpose at Home Grown Café this Monday.

And to all the incredible moms and mother figures out there—Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at YWCA Delaware!

Vote in Delaware's School Board Elections - Tuesday, May 13

Eleven Delaware school districts will hold elections on Tuesday May 13, including Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Caesar Rodney, Cape Henlopen, Capital, Christina, Indian River (Area 1), Lake Forest, Red Clay, Smyrna, and Woodbridge.

To find your district and polling place, visit ivote.de.gov and enter your residential address.

Only 5 Days Left to Enter Our Juneteenth T-Shirt Design Contest

Delaware artists of all ages—this is your moment! Submit your original Juneteenth-themed T-shirt design by Thursday, May 15 for a chance to win a cash prize, be featured on YWCA Delaware’s platforms, and have your art worn across the state!

1st place: $250 | 2nd: $150 | 3rd: $100

Notes: No entry fee. One submission per person. Must be a Delaware resident. Vote for your favorite design—$1 per vote, $10 gets you the official t-shirt (pick up only)!

New Workshop: "How to Search for the Right Job for Me!" with Soyica White

Are you ready to take the next step in your career—but not sure where to start?

YWCA Delaware invites you to our free career development workshop, “How to Search for the Right Job for Me!” led by facilitator Soyica White, CWDP, CED, SRSB.

Soyica brings a unique and inspiring perspective as both a Licensed Barber Stylist and a Certified Workforce Development Professional, with affiliations including the National Association for Workforce Development Professionals and the National Career Development Association. He’s helped hundreds discover their strengths and align their goals with meaningful work—and now it’s your turn!

Workshop Details: 

Date: Wednesday, May 28

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location: YWCA Delaware – Home-Life Management Center

709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE

Cost: FREE! Open to ages 18+

Dine & Donate

Monday Meal Plans? Eat for a Cause! Join us at Home Grown Cafe (126 E. Main Street, Newark, DE) where 10% of sales will benefit YWCA Delaware all day on Monday, May 12th!

Drop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and midnight for a delicious meal that supports women and families in our community. Be sure to show a copy of this graphic to your server when seated and before checking out! Call ahead for large reservations.

Note this offer excludes merchandise, gift cards, happy hour food/beverages and daily deals and cannot be combined with other discounts.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

This month, YWCA celebrates the rich cultures, resilience, and powerful contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women, girls, and families in our communities.

At YWCA Delaware we are proud to stand alongside AAPI communities in the fight for peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. From civil rights activism to community leadership, explore AAPI women who have shaped history and continue to lead the fight for justice. 

May is Affordable Housing Month

Are you struggling to afford rent? Have you faced housing insecurity? You’re not alone, and your story deserves to be heard. Join us as we share our stories with the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s "Voices Heard" platform and help influence housing policy today.