Join Us for Black History Month Bingo on Tuesday, February 18

Think you know Delaware’s Black history? Hop on Zoom to put your knowledge to the test during your lunch break on Tuesday, February 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00p.m. with YWCA Delaware and United Way of Delaware. Learn and play for book prizes!

Book prizes will be available for pick up only at YWCA Delaware's adminstrative office, 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 515, Wilmington, DE 19808.

This Valentine’s Day skip the candy hearts and give yourself the ultimate gift: good health.

On Friday, February 14, the Delaware Division of Public Health Community Mobile Health Unit is pulling up to YWCA Delaware’s Home-Life Management Center (709 N. Madison Street) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer the following free services to keep you and your loved ones healthy:

- Covid-19 Vaccination

- HIV Testing, Counseling & Referrals

- Diabetes Testing & Referrals

- Cholesterol Testing & Referrals

- Blood Pressure Screenings & Referrals

- Smoking & Vaping Cessation Referrals

- Lead Testing

- Seasonal Flu Shot

- Clinical & Community Resource Referrals

- Education Materials

- FREE Male/Female Condoms (while supplies last)

No appointment needed and no insurance necessary, plus certified translators are available!

Unlock Your Path to Homeownership

Join us for the Lending and Homeownership Essentials Series with YWCA Delaware and Fulton Bank. Whether you're looking to build credit, understand mortgage loans, or navigate the mortgage process, this free series is for you.

The first two sessions will provide the same valuable insights to help you prepare for the in-person seminar on January 25.

30-Min Workshops:

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 7 PM via Microsoft Teams

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Noon via Microsoft Teams

Seminar:

Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 12 PM - 2 PM: On site at 500 Dupont Field Blvd, Suite 40, Greenville, DE 19807 (In the new Walkers Mill Building, behind Wegman’s)

Lunch will be provided! Plus enjoy additional time for one-on-one sessions to answer any private questions.

Secure your spot to gain valuable insights and take steps toward achieving your homeownership goals here: https://forms.gle/3YFWKfvCNHbsLcJY6

Unlock Your Path to Homeownership

Join us for the Lending and Homeownership Essentials Series with YWCA Delaware and Fulton Bank. Whether you're looking to build credit, understand mortgage loans, or navigate the mortgage process, this free series is for you.

The first two sessions will provide the same valuable insights to help you prepare for the in-person seminar on January 25.

30-Min Workshops:

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 7 PM via Microsoft Teams

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Noon via Microsoft Teams

Seminar:

Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 12 PM - 2 PM On site at 500 Dupont Field Blvd, Suite 40, Greenville, DE 19807 (In the new Walkers Mill Building, behind Wegman’s)

Lunch will be provided! Plus enjoy additional time for one-on-one sessions to answer any private questions.

Secure your spot to gain valuable insights and take steps toward achieving your homeownership goals here: https://forms.gle/3YFWKfvCNHbsLcJY6

Join YWCA Delaware for Racial Healing Conversations

Racial healing creates space for open conversations about the harms of systemic and individual racism. It builds trust, strengthens communities, and lays the foundation for transforming systems and structures to affirm the value of all people.

Healing from the effects of racism requires ongoing dialogue and effort, which is why we're continuing monthly virtual racial healing conversations every 2nd Monday, beginning on February 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. We hope you will join us on this journey toward healing and equity.

Can your family eat healthier and be more active even on a tight budget? The answer is YES! YWCA Delaware is partnering with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension to help families make healthy choices, no matter their budget!

Join this FREE six-session course, Eating Smart & Moving More, and discover practical tips to improve your family’s health.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: 6 sessions starting Wednesday, February 5, 2025, through Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at YWCA Delaware's Home-Life Management Center's Dining Hall, 709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨:
Eat healthy and cook for less
Save money at the grocery store
Keep food safe
Stay active
Prepare tasty meals
Plan nutritious meals for your family

𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀: Receive a certificate and a cookbook or calendar for completing the series! Individuals must attend 4 of the 6 sessions (one being the last session on 3/12) to receive a certificate of completion, non-perishable groceries, kitchen gadgets, and more.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: udel.edu/extension/EFNEP

𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: FREE

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Free parking is available in front of the building and in the side parking lot on the corner of West 8th Street.

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: If you have special needs or accommodations, please email us two weeks before the event.

𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝘆𝘄𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

Join YWCA Delaware on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin this Black History Month as we celebrate the profound contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history as well as the changemakers shaping our world today. Join us in celebrating, uplifting, and empowering Black voices - past, present, and future.

Facts about Black History Month

Good health is rolling your way! The Delaware Health and Social Services’ Mobile Health Care Clinic will be at our Home-Life Management Center, 709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19808 on Friday, January 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk in for the following free services:

- COVID-19 Vaccination

- HIV Testing, Counseling, & Referrals

- Diabetes Testing & Referrals

- Blood Pressure Screens & Referrals

- Smoking & Vaping Cessation Referrals

- Lead Testing

- Seasonal Flu Shot

- Clinical & Community Resource Referrals

- Educational Materials

- FREE Male/Female Condoms (while supplies last)

No insurance necessary.

Unlock Your Path to Homeownership

Are you ready to take the first step toward homeownership? YWCA Delaware is excited to announce the return of our Lending and Homeownership Seminar this January! This two-hour seminar is designed to empower participants with the tools and knowledge needed to confidently navigate the home-buying process.

Join us on January 25, 2025 | 12 PM - 2 PM In-person at 500 Dupont Field Blvd, Suite 40, Greenville, DE 19807 (In the new Walkers Mill Building, next to Wegman’s)

Lunch will be provided!

What You’ll Learn:

• Are you ready to buy a home? Discover how to assess your readiness for homeownership.

• How do you get ready? Learn practical steps to prepare financially and emotionally.

• What kind of grants can help you with closing costs? Find out about programs designed to ease the financial burden of purchasing a home.

• What it takes to get qualified for grants. Understand the eligibility criteria and application process for grant funding.

• How long will it take you to get to where you need to be? Develop a realistic timeline for achieving your homeownership goals.

What’s Special About This Seminar:

Plus take advantage of one-on-one sessions following the seminar! Guest speakers will dedicate time to answering your personal questions, ensuring you leave with actionable next steps tailored to your unique situation.

Mark your calendar and join us this January for an empowering experience that puts your homeownership dreams within reach! Register here: https://forms.gle/Bh4ztBujXzKeXewU6

Join YWCA Delaware for Racial Healing Conversations: MLK Jr. Day and Beyond

Take part in our virtual conversation on Monday, January 20, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., as we honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day and observe the National Day of Racial Healing, which focuses on truth-telling, fostering connection, and inspiring collective action toward a more just and equitable world.

Racial healing creates space for open conversations about the harms of systemic and individual racism. It builds trust, strengthens communities, and lays the foundation for transforming systems and structures to affirm the value of all people.

Healing from the effects of racism requires ongoing dialogue and effort, which is why we're continuing monthly virtual racial healing conversations every 2nd Monday, beginning on February 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. We hope you will join us on this journey toward healing and equity.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and work helped shape the movement for Racial Justice, and the work of YWCA propels it forward. On MLK Day we’re reading “The Rising Tide of Racial Consciousness,” an article by Dr. King published in YWCA Magazine in 1960 during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. We hope you’ll join us in reading it too: bit.ly/47B38YO

In 2021, Delaware ranked near last nationwide in addressing criminal legal system fines and fees (National Center for Access to Justice at Fordham Law School). By 2024, thanks to reforms, our state passed "fee elimination bills" to alleviate these financial burdens on our most vulnerable populations. Yet, the work is far from done.

Join us on Friday, February 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a Zoom panel discussion exploring the progress Delaware has made and the work that lies ahead. Panelists include Attorney General Kathy Jennings, Priya Sarathy Jones, National Fines and Fees Justice Center, Rebecka Ash, Delaware Advocate, and Meryem Dede, Campaign to End Debtors' Prison. Moderated by U.S. Representative Sarah McBride.

Unlock Your Path to Homeownership

Join us for the Lending and Homeownership Essentials Series with YWCA Delaware and Fulton Bank. Whether you're looking to build credit, understand mortgage loans, or navigate the mortgage process, this free series is for you.

The first two sessions will provide the same valuable insights to help you prepare for the in-person seminar on January 25.

30-Min Workshops:

January 14, 2025 | 7 PM via Microsoft Teams

January 15, 2025 | Noon via Microsoft Teams

Seminar:

January 25, 2025 | 12 PM - 2 PM In-person at 500 Dupont Field Blvd, Suite 40, Greenville, DE 19807 (In the new Walkers Mill Building, next to Wegman’s)

Lunch will be provided! Plus enjoy additional time for one-on-one sessions to answer any private questions.

Secure your spot to gain valuable insights and take steps toward achieving your homeownership goals here: https://forms.gle/Bh4ztBujXzKeXewU6

Good health is rolling your way! The Delaware Health and Social Services’ Mobile Health Care Clinic will be at our Home-Life Management Center, 709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19808 on Wednesday, January 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk in for the following free services:

- COVID-19 Vaccination

- HIV Testing, Counseling, & Referrals

- Diabetes Testing & Referrals

- Blood Pressure Screens & Referrals

- Smoking & Vaping Cessation Referrals

- Lead Testing

- Seasonal Flu Shot

- Clinical & Community Resource Referrals

- Educational Materials

- FREE Male/Female Condoms (while supplies last)

No insurance necessary.

Unlock Your Path to Homeownership

Join us for the Lending and Homeownership Essentials Series with YWCA Delaware and Fulton Bank. Whether you're looking to build credit, understand mortgage loans, or navigate the mortgage process, this free series is for you.

The first two sessions will provide the same valuable insights to help you prepare for the in-person seminar on January 25.

30-Min Workshops:

January 14, 2025 | 7 PM via Microsoft Teams

January 15, 2025 | Noon via Microsoft Teams

Seminar:

January 25, 2025 | 12 PM - 2 PM In-person at 500 Dupont Field Blvd, Suite 40, Greenville, DE 19807 (In the new Walkers Mill Building, next to Wegman’s)

Lunch will be provided! Plus enjoy additional time for one-on-one sessions to answer any private questions.

Secure your spot to gain valuable insights and take steps toward achieving your homeownership goals here: https://forms.gle/Bh4ztBujXzKeXewU6

What is Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. Traffickers might use the following methods to lure victims into trafficking situations:

• Violence

• Manipulation

• False promises of well-paying jobs

• Romantic relationships

Language barriers, fear of their traffickers, and/or fear of law enforcement frequently keep victims from seeking help, making human trafficking a hidden crime.

Traffickers look for people who are easy targets for a variety of reasons, including psychological or emotional vulnerability, economic hardship, lack of a social safety net, natural disasters, or political instability.

Facts:

• Every 2 minutes, a child is trafficked in the United States.

• There are over 300,000 children in the United States who are at high risk of being trafficked every day.

• 96% of victims of police-reported Human Trafficking are women and girls.

• 60% of trafficked children are in or were in the foster care system at some point.

While there has been significant progress in bringing awareness to the issue of Human Trafficking in Delaware, more needs to be done to prevent Human Trafficking, identify victims and support them through trauma-informed approaches, and combat the perpetrators of these crimes.

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, we're here to provide the support you need. Contact SARC at 800-773-8570 or visit ywcade.org/sarc for support.

Help us spread awareness by sharing your #wearblueday photos on January 11, 2025 and tagging @ywcade.

Good health is rolling your way! The Delaware Health and Social Services’ Mobile Health Care Clinic will be at our Home-Life Management Center, 709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19808 on Friday, December 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk in for the following free services:

- COVID-19 Vaccination

- HIV Testing, Counseling, & Referrals

- Diabetes Testing & Referrals

- Blood Pressure Screens & Referrals

- Smoking & Vaping Cessation Referrals

- Lead Testing

- Seasonal Flu Shot

- Clinical & Community Resource Referrals

- Educational Materials

- FREE Male/Female Condoms (while supplies last)

No insurance necessary.

Good health is rolling your way! The Delaware Health and Social Services’ Mobile Health Care Clinic will be at our Home-Life Management Center, 709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19808 on Wednesday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk in for the following free services:

- COVID-19 Vaccination

- HIV Testing, Counseling, & Referrals

- Diabetes Testing & Referrals

- Blood Pressure Screens & Referrals

- Smoking & Vaping Cessation Referrals

- Lead Testing

- Seasonal Flu Shot

- Clinical & Community Resource Referrals

- Educational Materials

- FREE Male/Female Condoms (while supplies last)

No insurance necessary.

This Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024 you can support YWCA Delaware’s emergency, transitional and affordable housing, financial counseling, case management, workforce training, youth development and racial and social justice programming.

Every gift to YWCA Delaware creates opportunities for families to build stronger, more stable futures.

Thank you for being part of this important work!

Good health is rolling your way! The Delaware Health and Social Services’ Mobile Health Care Clinic will be at our Home-Life Management Center, 709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19808 on Tuesday, November 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk in for the following free services:

- COVID-19 Vaccination

- HIV Testing, Counseling, & Referrals

- Diabetes Testing & Referrals

- Blood Pressure Screens & Referrals

- Smoking & Vaping Cessation Referrals

- Lead Testing

- Seasonal Flu Shot

- Clinical & Community Resource Referrals

- Educational Materials

- FREE Male/Female Condoms (while supplies last)

No insurance necessary.

YWCA Delware is grateful to be part of the 17th Annual WDEL Feed a Friend Food Drive! Tune in to 101.7 FM or 1150 AM WDEL on Thursday, November 21st, from 6 AM to 6 PM for 12 hours of giving back.

Call (302) 529-1017 or visit WDEL.com to donate. Your contributions will support YWCA Delaware, Sunday Breakfast Mission, Emmanuel Dining Room, the Newark area Welfare Committee and Food Bank of Delaware.

Thanks in advance for your support!

Join YWCA Delaware, Black Mothers in Power, and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women DE Chapter for an impactful evening of meaningful conversations and connection. We invite you to take a deep dive into the book, "Hood Feminism" by Mikki Kendall, exploring themes of allyship, reproductive justice, and how white women can show up for Black women when it truly matters. This book is a powerful and relevant read, and we are excited to gather for an in-person event on the evening of October 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, 719 N. Shipley Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Enjoy light fare and refreshments and this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together.

Unlock Your Path to Homeownership

Join us for the Lending and Homeownership Essentials Series with YWCA Delaware and Fulton Bank. Whether you're looking to build credit, understand mortgage loans, or navigate the mortgage process, this free series is for you.

The first two sessions will provide the same valuable insights to help you prepare for the in-person seminar on September 14.

30-Min Workshops:

October 15 | 7 PM via Zoom

October 16 | Noon via Zoom

Seminar:

October 26 | 12 PM - 2 PM In-person at the Walkers Mill Building, Suite 340, Wilmington, DE 19807 (Lunch will be provided).

Guest speakers include:
• Sara Altagracia, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer
• Clare Crossan, VP Mortgage Sales Manager
• David O'Donnell, Real Estate Consultant, EXP Realty

Secure your spot to gain valuable insights and take steps toward achieving your homeownership goals here: https://forms.gle/fyX11qA5WYBFkkrF9