From powerful Juneteenth and Pride celebrations to legacy rides, community awards, and an opportunity to take action to support critical services, YWCA Delaware is making moves and honoring the past while building the future. Whether you're marching with us, mentoring youth, or encouraging informed dialogue, this issue has something for you. | | |
March with YWCA Delaware in the 31st Annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival
YWCA Delaware welcomes all staff, board members, clients and volunteers to participate in the Delaware Juneteenth Association’s (DEJA) 31st Annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival, themed “And Still…We Thrive!” on Saturday, June 14 — and we’d love for you to walk with us!
Line-up: 9:30 a.m. at Rodney Square (11th & King Street)
Parade starts: 11:00 a.m., marching down King Street to Rosa Parks Drive
Festival: Tubman-Garrett Park — enjoy music, food, culture, and community!
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Celebrate Pride Month with YWCA Delaware
Join us for an amazing day at the Milton Pride Festival on Saturday, June 14, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton, DE 19968.
Celebrate diversity, love and equality with us! The festival will feature unique vendors, food trucks and more. Swing by our table for free SARC swag and helpful community resources!
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Domestic Violence National Day of Action
On Wednesday, June 5, YWCA's across the country are joining together for a National Day of Action to demand protection and investment in federal funding for domestic violence and sexual assault services and prevention.
These critical services are a lifeline for victims, and right now they are at risk. Lives are on the line. Programs are closing. Congress must act.
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Celebrating the YW Leaders Class of 2025
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the joy of celebrating the incredible achievements of our YW Leaders of 2025 from Mount Pleasant High School and Archmere Academy.
As they wrapped up their 12-week leadership journey, students delivered powerful presentations envisioning “What a Just World Looks Like.” They also reflected on meaningful conversations with their mentors, sharing insights and inspiration gained throughout the program.
Congratulations to our YW Leaders: Aliyah Lockett, Anissa Brown, Aniyah Wright, Ariel Centeno, Ashley Dodson, Audrey Curtis, Audrey Zou, Ava Hayden, Aziyah Johnson, Brianna Gregory, Charllotte Ramsey, Chisom Emedoh, Diamond Ndiaye, Donald Lindsey, Ethan Flores, Isaiah Bates, Kaleb Munroe, Kayla Iroha, Khamanie Beadle, Landon Reeves, Lauren Hollis, London Benson, Natalie Lynam, Salvator Nkurunziza, Shayliani Mitchell, Tsion Mideksa, Uchechi Ikeocha, and Victoria Collick.
We can’t wait to see you continue to lead with purpose!
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YWCA Delaware Proudly Welcomes the 1928 Legacy Tour
YWCA Delaware was honored to welcome the 5th annual 1928 Legacy Tour, a powerful cycling journey led by Major Knox Adventures, retracing the historic ride of five Black women who met at YWCA Harlem and biked from Harlem to DC in just under 65 hours.
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YWCA Delaware's Chief Housing and Community Impact Officer Receives Community Advocate and Matriarch Award
YWCA Delaware is thrilled to share that our very own Chief Housing and Community Impact Officer, Lisa Denise Forever, has been honored by New Castle County Council with the "Community Advocate & Matriarch" Award.
This recognition celebrates Lisa’s decades of tireless service, transformative leadership, and unwavering advocacy on behalf of individuals and families throughout Delaware.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lisa on this well-deserved honor and thank her for her extraordinary commitment to our mission.
| | YWCA Delaware Receives Boost in Support | | Delaware Park Casino recently selected YWCA Delaware as their Charity of the Month, raising an incredible $11,500 in support of our mission and launched a referral process to help link YWCA Delaware clients with open job opportunities. | | | The Fund for Women (FFW) awarded YWCA Delaware $15,000 to support our clients who are experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and economic hardship. | | | | |
Sponsor our Annual Breakfast
Join YWCA Delaware as a sponsor for our annual Breakfast fundraising event.
Small business owners are invited to sign up for our Power in Small Business sponsorship package, a new opportunity that will help get your brand in front of 300+ changemakers.
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Watch Now: Let's Talk Age of Misinformation
In the latest episode of Let's Talk, YWCA Delaware's CEO Melissa Gonville brings together Jacob Owens, Editor-in-Chief of Spotlight Delaware, and Joanne Miller, Professor of Communications from the University of Delaware, for a discussion on the psychological and social factors that fuel false narratives, from conspiracy theories to fake news, and fear can drive the spread of misinformation.
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YWCA Delaware
100 W 10th Street, Suite 515
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 655-0039
Fax: (302) 658-7548
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YWCA Delaware is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. | | | | |
