Celebrate the spirit of November with stories of gratitude, community, and connection from YWCA Delaware. Explore how our People’s Pantry is expanding to serve more neighbors, learn about the Native American Voices we're honoring this month, meet our newest team member, save the date for our upcoming MLK Day Book Talk, catch CEO Melissa Gonville’s recent feature on UMACO Weekly Update, get festive with Delaware Park Casino’s “Deck the Halls for a Cause,” discover ways to double your Giving Tuesday impact, and browse current career opportunities—all waiting for you in this month’s newsletter.

Fresh, Local and Open to All: YWCA Delaware's People's Pantry Now Serving More Families

YWCA Delaware’s People’s Pantry is open to the public, and we’re ready to welcome you! Families and individuals can choose from fresh produce, meats, dairy, and pantry staples at no cost.


Whether you’re picking up ingredients for the week or need support during a tough time, our shelves are stocked and our doors are open. Help spread the word so more neighbors can bring home what they need.

YWCA Delaware People’s Pantry

Phone: (302) 658-7110

Address: 709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801


Public Hours - No Appointment Necessary!
Tuesdays & Saturdays 10-12 PM
Thursdays 5-7 PM

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

At YWCA Delaware, our mission calls us to uplift Indigenous voices and stand in allyship with Native communities. This month, we shine a light on Native leaders and changemakers whose work strengthens equity, belonging, and justice.

Explore their stories and join us in reflecting on how we can build deeper connections rooted in respect, learning, and shared humanity.

Save the Date: MLK Day Book Talk -January 19 Book Talk—Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel by Loretta J. Ross

Join us in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a meaningful exploration of Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You’d Rather Cancel. This thoughtful community gathering invites us to reflect on how we create change—in ourselves, in our conversations, and in our communities.


Choose the option that works best for you on Monday, January 19, 2026:


Virtual Lunchtime Gathering

12 p.m. | Zoom

In-Person Community Gathering

6–8 p.m.

The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew

719 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE

Includes a main meal—bring a side dish to share!

YWCA Delaware CEO Melissa Gonville Featured on UMACO Weekly Update


In the latest episode of UMACO Weekly Update with Kemal Erkan, Melissa offers an inside look at what it takes to support more than 8,500 Delawareans each year through YWCA Delaware’s housing programs, 24/7 crisis services for survivors, economic empowerment initiatives, youth development programs, and community advocacy.


She speaks candidly about:

• The real impact of recent funding losses on essential housing and sexual assault services
• How inflation and changes to SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid are affecting families already struggling to make ends meet
• The growing crisis of affordable housing shortages across the state
• The innovative ways YWCA Delaware is stretching every dollar

Deck the Halls for a Cause

YWCA Delaware is honored to be a featured charity in Delaware Park Casino’s Deck the Halls for a Cause silent auction! From November 26 to December 21, guests can visit the casino to bid on beautifully decorated holiday trees designed by local nonprofits. The highest bidder wins the tree and all gifts undeneath!



Every dollar raised from our tree supports YWCA Delaware’s housing, crisis response, economic empowerment, youth, and advocacy programs.

Giving Tuesday: Double the Impact with Employee Match Programs

Feel the joy of giving this season! Many employers offer donation matching on Giving Tuesday—doubling your impact with the same gift. Check with your HR team to see if your employer participates.

Why give to YWCA Delaware?

“I support YWCA because I want to help those in a time of need in my community, and I trust YWCA to put my gift to excellent use based upon their longevity and proven impact across Delaware.” — Nancy Crake, Vice President, JPMorgan Chase

Welcome Nadine Moone — Our New Youth Program Manager

We’re thrilled to welcome Nadine Moone to our team. Nadine brings extensive experience in facilitating youth programs, designing instructional content, and leading training sessions.

She’ll help guide our after-school programs that build confidence, teach conflict resolution, encourage healthy relationships, and support student development for over 800 students each year. We’re excited to have Nadine on our team as we continue empowering Delaware’s youth to grow with confidence and purpose. Learn more about our youth programming at ywcade.org/youth-development.

We're Hiring! Join a Mission-Driven Team

Full-Time (Benefits Eligible):

• Community Housing Navigator, 2 Year Contract Position, New Castle County
• Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselor, New Castle County (hybrid)
• Aftercare Community Health Coordinator (ACHC) - Bilingual, Georgetown (hybrid)
• Aftercare Community Health Coordinator, New Castle County (hybrid)


Part Time


• Facilities Monitor / Floor Manager, Wilmington, DE

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