2017 YWCA Delaware Annual Report

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

OUR YWCA DELAWARE
MISSION BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating
racism, empowering women and OFFICERS
promoting peace, justice, freedom
and dignity for all. Davida D. Baker, M.B.A., President
Nancy Crake, President Elect, VP Fund
OUR Development /Co-Chair
VISION Ann Bookout,
VP Fund Development/ Co-Chair
YWCA Delaware is the leading Beverley V. Baxter, Ph.D., Treasurer
organization for social change Stephanie Dorsey, Secretary
and is widely recognized as the Elise Laskas, Assistant Treasurer
highly effective, inclusive and Paula Jenkins-Massie, VP Board Resource
uplifting force that empowers
women to achieve their full social DIRECTORS
and economic potential.
Laura Adarve
2 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 | YWCA DELAWARE Mary Akhimien
Kristen L. Bender
Tamara C. Brown
Colette Daney
Diane Kifer
Dr. Patt Ellen Panzer
Cecilia L. Russell
Karen L. Smith
Michele Turulski
Carolann Wicks

HONORARY MEMBERS

Claire LaMar Carey
Olga R. Ramirez
A. Leslie Stanford, Ph.D.
Eva L. Verplanck, Ph.D.

YWCA DELAWARE EXECUTIVE TEAM

Stephanie L. Staats, M.P.A. Chief Executive Officer
Donna Connor, CFRE Chief Development Officer
Robin Mandell, Chief Financial Officer
Patricia Pettaway Ward, Chief Housing Officer
Cynthia de Leon, Human Resources Consultant

LETTER FROM THE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER

Dear Friends,

The past year at YWCA Delaware has been exciting and filled
with impact. In both words and deeds we sent a strong, clear
message for eliminating racism, empowering women, standing
up for social justice, and strengthening our communities. With
shared determination, encouragement and support of our Board
of Directors, volunteers and donors, we provided life-changing
services to more than 6,300 individuals throughout Delaware.

Through the pages of this report it is my privilege to share with
you some of the talent and accomplishments of our clients, the
passion and dedication of our staff, the impact of our volunteers
and commitment of our supporters. Whether you volunteered
a few hours or have helped for years; whether you gave $5 or
$50,000 to help our clients, you each leave your mark on this
organization and help change the lives of the people we serve.
At YWCA we find strength in the achievements of our clients as
they overcome great challenges and become empowered to
release their personal potential. You help to make these
achievements possible.

Many thanks,

Stephanie L. Staats
Chief Executive Officer

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FAMILIES Shannell (pictured at top right) entered the
OVERCOMING Home-Life program with her then six-year-old daughter.
CRISIS
Gerald (pictured at bottom right) was able to
At Home-Life Management re-establish himself through the Home-Life program.
Center 383 homeless
individuals, of which 54%
were children, found
shelter and opportunities
to turn their lives around.

Training programs, workshops and case management
delivered information and helped clients gain critical
skills to keep them from returning to homelessness.
Clients have regular access to case managers, financial
counselors, and life skills instruction such as healthcare
awareness, consumer education, conflict resolution,
and household management. Shannell entered the
Home-Life program with her then six-year-old
daughter after losing her home. Through skills gained
in the program she is now working at Amazon.
Shannell and her daughter now live in their own
home. Gerald was able to re-establish himself through
Rapid Re-housing, case management, and financial
education. He is now working for Delaware Health and
Social Services. Due to the combination of stable family
housing and case management, 95% of families who
left Home-Life Management Center transitioned directly
to safe and stable housing.

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SARC - HOPE AND HEALING

Sexual assault can happen to anyone and impacts the
victim and their families.

Survivors who seek services from the Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC) come from all social and economic
backgrounds. In 2017, YWCA Delaware increased delivery of these confidential services statewide by over 70%.
This explosive growth was driven by the expansion of SARC service locations to all three counties, strengthened
community partnerships, and the growing awareness of service availability to address this hidden need. Services
were provided to 730 individuals whose lives were directly impacted by sexual assault and/or domestic violence.
We are proud to offer hope, healing and empowerment to all survivors and their families.

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ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT –

A FRESH START

YWCA Delaware helped families battle back from traumatic events that impacted their economic well-being such as
job loss, death of a loved one, “underwater” mortgages, foreclosure, identify theft and other financial issues.
Program participants learned budgeting, saving, how to build or repair credit and improve credit scores.
As a result, they were better able to handle unexpected emergencies. Donna (pictured) was in danger of losing her
home after the death of her husband and sister. YWCA helped her obtain an affordable mortgage so she could stay in
her home and maintain her financial stability. In 2017, 85% of the families experiencing a foreclosure crisis who
participated in the YWCA Economic Empowerment program achieved housing stability. In addition, 64 families
became first time home buyers. Obtaining safe, affordable housing provides a critical foundation to families and
individuals for a stable life.

416 HOUSEHOLDS
IMPROVED THEIR
FINANCIAL STABILITY
THROUGH OUR
PROGRAMS.

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“They were always
available and
they’re still
available. The door
is always open.”

WAND –
ACHIEVING
NEW DIRECTIONS

WAND, Wo(men) Achieving New Directions showed
clients how to turn a great idea, side job, or hobby into
a legitimate and profitable business.

Many WAND participants have high barriers to traditional employment and self-employment provides an avenue to
increase household income for financial stability. WAND assisted more than 160 budding entrepreneurs in creating
feasibility plans to test business concepts and develop full business plans. These entrepreneurs also participate
in the WorkAbility job readiness program giving them skills that enhance their ability to succeed in their own
business or as an employee. Tina (pictured) launched her jewelry and novelty greeting business after attending a
Self-Employment Success training program. She learned business planning and management skills, and web-based
strategies that have kept her business going. All participants continue to have access to business advisors and
resources after completing the program.

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2017 Generous contributions from individuals, businesses,
DONOR organizations and the public sector help YWCA Delaware to
LISTING meet the needs of our community and change lives every day.
We offer our heartfelt thanks to the following supporters,
whose gifts help to advance our mission to empower women
and eliminate racism.

CHANGING LIVES SOCIETY *

This robust society of multi-year donors helps to ensure our financial stability and future sustainability,
and serves as philanthropic leaders to the community. We offer our deepest appreciation to members of the
Changing Lives Society for making a long-term financial commitment to support YWCA Delaware’s current and
future work.

$10,000 AND ABOVE Ann Bookout* Ruth I. Mette
Myrle Gilpin Bowe* Dr. Freeman Miller & Lois Miller*
Kemal Erkan* Atlanta T. Brown* Janice & Fred Mink
Betty B. Garrett Ms. Catherine Cambridge & Mary Anne Murray*
Sally Gore* Darlene C. O’Neill & Sean O’Neill*
Deborah I. Hartnett Mr. Edward Keeling* Patt E. Panzer & Carson T. Zullinger
Jan M. King* Melissa R. Carson Karen & David Pensak*
Estate of Wilma Kittila Nancy Crake* Dawn Philo*
Sally Rask Youth Scholarship Colette Daney* Nancy & Paul Pinson*
Lynn Herrick Sharp & H. Rodney Sharp III Marcy O’Neil Davidson & Sally Prendergast &
Ann C. Stanford*
Eva L. Verplanck, Ph.D. Christopher D. Davidson Michael Loessner*
Cynthia de Leon Cynthia Primo Martin &
$5,000 TO $9,999 Robalee M. Deike
Eileen G. Donnelly & James J. Powers* Joshua W. Martin III*
Anne & John Fields John Donnelly Kristine S. Qualls*
Melissa K. Gonville* Margriet & Hardy Drane* Christine Randolph*
Grace E. Messner* Pamela S. Finkelman* Diane & John Rogerson*
A. Leslie Stanford, Ph.D. & Barbara L. & Dennis L. Glazar* Maxine Rosenthal*
Donna K. Gunkel Arvina & Richa Sabesan
Robert C. Wheland, Ph.D.* Anna C. Hamilton* Dr. William Schickler & Wendy Schickler*
United Medical Leadership Team* LaVerne J. Harmon, Ph.D. Chirag Shah
Margaret T. Harrell* Karen & Frederick Smith, Jr.*
$1,000 TO $4,999 Catherine R. & Roger M. Holcomb Pauline C. Snell
Karen Hudson* Ruth S. Sokolowski*
Anonymous Tayo & Ade Ibikunle* Stephanie Staats*
Beth Albano Carole & Pat Ireland* Christine Sullivan*
June M. Alt* Paula Jenkins-Massie & Winfred Massie* Hilary B. & Jeff J. Suwyn*
Susan Andersen Angela D. Jones Mrs. Maria Taylor*
Davida & Donald Baker II* Elena Kupchik* Michele Turulski*
Pamela W. Baker* Missy K. Lickle Katherine S. Ward*
Beverley V. Baxter, Ph.D. Robin Mandell* Michele Whetzel*
Kristen Bender* Genevieve B. Marino* Dave White
Dr. Mark F. Sylvester & Patricia H. Bender* Kimberly Y. Markiewicz* Carolann Wicks
Jerry & Michel Bilton* Elizabeth McCourt* Gail Wynn*
The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester Linda D. McGrath* Andrea K. Zimmerman, Ph.D. &
Dr. James McKelvey & Carol McKelvey*
William H. Zimmerman

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UP TO $999 Gwen & David Brown Jill B. Dal Nogare
Dr. Harriet A. Brown Bruce F. & Peter T. Dalleo
Anonymous (6) Janet Brown Milu Dasgupta
Laura Adarve Jennifer Brown Crystal Day
Sandra R. & Timonthy J. Ahn Marcia D. Brown Juliet Dee
Mary Akhimien, Esq. Dr. Sarah E. Brown & Ajit M. George Lynn & Mark Deschere
Regina Alonzo Tamara Brown Julia S. Diebold
Lauren D. Anderson Tynetta T. Brown Erin DiMarco
Deborah Armstrong Jeffrey & Kristin Brownlee Nancy C. Doody
Carol E. Arnott Robbins Brian J. Bruce Stephanie Dorsey
Zoe August Barbara Buckley Vernita Dorsey
Deirdre Avant Gladys Bullock Carolyn T. & William J. Doyle
Ms. Beverly Bach Sherry W. Burke Pamela Draper
Sharon K. & H. Franklin Baker III Shay Burris Jeretta D. Duckery
Connie Y. Ball Sheila M. Burrows Maggie Duffy
Mary Ball Morton Shirley J. Bynoe Rebecca Dunkin
Sylvia S. Banks Kasmira Cade Valeria L. Edwards
John M. Barbour, Jr. Allan Cairncross & Patricia Murdock Marion F. & Robert S. Ehrlich
Tina & Christopher Barksdale Valerie Caldwell Margaret & Thomas Evans
Patricia M. Bartlett Carley Canada-Banks Scott Evans
Patricia A. Bartoshesky Theresa A. Cancro & Dominic Chan Rev. Roberta & Barry Finkelstein
Katherine H. Beard Adam Caplan Lorraine M. & Richard A. Fleming
Valencia L. Beaty Claire L. Carey Karen Fletcher
Susan Beesley & Wendy Lindsey Judith Carter Israel J. & Patricia P. Floyd
Tanya Bell-Hynson Eileen Daney Carzo Barry Ford
Sarah Bender Harold Chambers Lisa Forever
Coral Benedict Denise Chapman Hetty Francke
Debra Berke Lori J. & Thomas L. Cherney Michelle P. Frey
Janet Berry Linda & Frank Chick Sue Fuhrmann
Sherri Billings Bebe R. Coker Patricia F. Genzel
John Booker Addie M. Cole Imogene B. Geoghegan
Jamee Boone Lucy & Stuart Comstock-Gay Jessica Gibson
Mary C. Boudart, Esq. & Mrs. Matred Conaway Linnea Goddess
Kathryn Coombes Lauren Golt
Donald W. Callender, Jr. Giselle Cosentino Thomacina E. Gray
Lisa Bowe Ms. Heather M. Craig Dawn L. Green
Lyndae Bowers AnnMarie Maier-Smith Lorelei S. Green
Janelle Bowman Deettra Crockett Kimberly Greene
Allison Boyle The Honorable Barbara D. Crowell Patricia M. Guyer
Margaretta Brokaw Tywanda Cuffy Kendra Haffoney
Anise & David Brown Sharon & Glenn Hake
Diane C. Hall
Trisha N. Hall
Diane E. Harris
Jacqueline B. Harris
Michele Hart-Henry
Schlonn Hawkins
Linda Henshaw Jacobs & John J. Jacobs
Edward Hepworth
Mary & Robert Hickok
Elizabeth Higginbotham, Ph.D.
Phyllis Hill
Stephanie B. Hines
Ms. Kanani Hines
Mary S. Hite
Pamela J. Hoffman
Kenneth F. Hollis
Von and Nicole Homer

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UP TO $999 Angela McKillip Deborah & David Ross
Ann M. McNally Rose Rountree
Maria Horton Harriet & Wesley Memeger Michelle Rowland
Monica Horton Samantha Menafro Ms. Clytia Royster
Nancy Hough Karen Meshkov Linda Rudncik
Amy Hughes Matt Meyer Yvette Rudnitzky
Claudia Hughes Susan & Joseph Mierzwa Yolanda Rushdan
Marilyn Hyte & Patricia McGee Alice Miller Cecilia Russell
Lynn & Robert Ingersoll Ann Marie Miller Sandra Scheibe
Niki Ingram Dr. & Mrs. Edgar Miller Karol A. Schmiegel
Suchi Iyengar Jo R. Miller Cynthia Seidle
Tasha Jackson Betty J. Mincer Peggy A. Shane
Nancy H. James Ms. Peggy Mitchell Joan L. Sharp CFP, RLP, CAP, MSFS
Leigh Jefferies Lou Montgomery Pamela L. Sharpe
Elizabeth M. Johnson Ellen Morfei Peg Showalter
Joyce P. Johnson Carolyn Morgan Joanne Smeltz
Linda A. Julius Susan Morgan Rita W. Speakman
Lynne Kaufman Laura & David Morris Ms. Anita Sterling
Jill J. & Brian S. Keefer Colleen Morrone Ms. Elizabeth C. Stevenson &
Janice K. & Robert J. Kennedy Suzanne T. Mullarkey
Sarah Kenney Fiona Mulligan Mr. Charles J. Tisa
Berta Kerr Pauline K. Nancoo Jocelyn Stewart
John & Tammy Kerrigan Ruth Neal-Dixon Judith Stodolny
Diane Kifer John K. Nichols Tre Sullivan
Mary E. Kimball Marie Oakberg Molly Tannon
June R. Kleban Kathleen O’Keefe Michele & Gary Tashman
Vida Klemas Hayat Omar-Hubert Elizabeth A. Taylor
Lischele Knight Linda L. O’Neal Vernon & Michelle Taylor
Susan & Jeffrey Komins Linda N. Outlaw Diana Terrell
Jeff Kowalczyk Nicholas & Dorothy Pappas Betty Ann Themal
Sandra J. Landerl Judith Pappenhagen Cheryl S. Thomas
Mary Lowell Lanshe Sadhana Pasricha Dana Thomas
Cynthia LaRock Carla Pastore Patricia H. Thomas
Elise Laskas Larry Pelegrin Jacqui Thornton
Carol A. & Michael B. Leach Barbara A. Perry Katherine Tidball
Dana E. Leverette Suzanne Perry Patricia Todd
Deborah L. Lewis Beverly Peterson Kimberly A. Tomczak
Gregory F. & Pamela C. Lewis June Peterson Lorie Tudor
Jessica Lewis Patricia Pettaway Ward Annette Turlington
Linda E. Lewis & Peter L. Bogetti Annika O. Pettitt Mary Vane & Keith Pierce
Sharon Leyhow & RJ Merriweather Ralph P. Pillischer Michael Wall
Joy A. Lindsey Orenda L. Poindexter Michael Wallace
Pamela J. Loatman Megan Pontillo Debra Waltemyer
Elizabeth Lockman Noreen Poole Deborah Watson
Gaynell B. Loder Brian & Kay Preston Michelle Wei
P.S. Loeffelholz Betsy Price Leigh J. Weinfeld
Thea E. Lopez Cynthia Pritchard Ginger Weiss
Jennifer Lucas Thomas M. Przybylski Sue Weissinger
Stacey D. Lusby Lynda Pusey David Wheland
Marilyn Maguire Donna M. Quinn Althea White
Mary E. Maloney Susanna Rak Yolanda Wilcox
Mandy Mandell Olga R. Ramirez Jane Wilkie
Sheree Manlove Peggy Ward Rawheiser Doris B. Wilkins
Pat Mann Michele L. Rawls Charlotte A. Williams
Jane P. Maroney Pam Ray-Palmer Deborah Williams
Barbara Marrs Rosalyn C. Reed Erica Y. Williams
Robert F. Martinelli Kate & Tom Regan Susan Wilson
Mildred M. McClure Margaret E. Reyes Aisha Word
Nancy McDonald Howard C. & Margaret M. Wright
Pamela Rife Marcia Wright-Soika

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Carla Markell and Laura Adarve (above) were inducted into the Academy of Women Leaders at the 2017 annual meeting.

CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & First Unitarian Church GOVERNMENT
Fulton Bank Delaware National Division
ORGANIZATIONS Gannett Foundation City of Newark, Department of Planning
Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust, Administered and Development
Accenture
Amazon Smile Foundation by BNY Mellon Wealth Management City of Wilmington, Department of
Artisans’ Bank HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Real Estate and Housing
AstraZeneca Integrity Technology Solutions, Inc.
Bank of America Foundation JPMorgan Chase Foundation Delaware Criminal Justice Council
Barbacane, Thornton & Company LLP Latin American Community Center Delaware Department of Education
Barclays M&T Charitable Foundation Delaware Department of Health
BNY Mellon M&V Cabusas
Borgenicht Foundation Marshall-Reynolds Foundation and Social Services
Cambell Soup Foundation Needy Family Fund Delaware Department of Services
Capital One Network for Good
Chicks for Charity Sonecha Foundation for Children, Youth and Their Families
Children & Families First Speer Trust Delaware Department of State,
Christ Church Christiana Hundred State Employees’ Charitable Campaign
Combined Federal Campaign Suwyn Family Foundation Office of the Bank Commissioner
TD Bank Delaware Economic Development Office
Chesapeake Bay Area TD Charitable Foundation Delaware Grant -in-Aid
Conley’s United Methodist Women The Laffey-McHugh Foundation Delaware State Housing Authority
Corvette Club of Northern Delaware Thomson Reuters New Castle County, Department
Delaware Coalition Against Truist
United Medical, LLC of Community Services
Domestic Violence United Way of Delaware Sussex County Council
Delaware Humanities Forum W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. U.S. Department of Housing
Delmarva Power An Exelon Company Wachovia Corporation
Discover Bank Wells Fargo Foundation and Urban Development
Donate Well Wilmington Flower Market, Inc. U.S. Department of Justice
DuPont Wilmington University U.S. Department of Agriculture
Female Harmony Society of Hanover WSFS Bank

St. Presbyterian Church
First State Elevator, Inc.

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2017 For the Year Ending December 31, 2017
FINANCIAL (unaudited)
REPORT
STATEMENT OF
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ACTIVITIES
Youth Development
Contributions YDHoHDooumuootshemuinsDstgeieicvnsaetgnliocdpSamenexdnutaSl VeixolueancleViolence
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UnIitnevdeWsatmy ents Administration

Earned Revenue
United Way

REVENUE $458,900 ASSETS $257,400
$575,700 $342,300
Contributions / Special Events $1,679,900 Cash and Cash Equivalents $458,500
Foundations / Corporations $103,300 Accounts Receivable $48,600
Government $170,400 Pledges Receivable $6,086,300
United Way $281,800 Prepaid Expenses $2,051,600
Earned Revenue Marketable Securities $224,500
Investment Allocation Property and Equipment - Net
Escrow - Reserve for Replacement $9,469,200
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE $3,270,000
TOTAL ASSETS $288,100
EXPENSES $2,231,700 $230,000
$85,300 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $1,180,700
Personnel $297,800
Insurance $134,600 LIABILITIES $1,698,800
Professional Services $32,600
Supplies $338,500 Accounts Payable / Accrued Expenses $2,938,100
Telephone $1,000 Line of Credit $189,900
Occupancy $27,700 Long-term Debt $4,642,400
Publicity $27,900
Staff Travel $18,500 TOTAL LIABILITIES $7,770,400
Professional Training $18,800
Client Support Services $15,200 NET ASSETS
National Support / Dues $10,300
Fundraising $6,000 Unrestricted
Interest Expense Temporarily Restricted
Miscellaneous Permanently Restricted

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE $3,245,900 TOTAL NET ASSETS

INCR (DECR) IN $24,100 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $9,469,200
NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

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2017
PROGRAM
RESULTS

INDIVIDUALS KEY OUTCOMES RESULTS
SERVED

HOUSING 383 Families exit into their own safe and stable 95%
homes.

ECONOMIC 576 Families experiencing a foreclosure crisis 85%
ADVANCEMENT achieve housing stability after interventions. 98%
Individuals develop viable strategies to increase 25%
YOUTH 1393 household income through self employment. 90%
DEVELOPMENT 730 Financially insecure households become
SEXUAL ASSAULT mortgage ready in less than 12 months.
RESPONSE CENTER Youth develop a sense of purpose, a positive
(SARC) view of their personal future and goals that
support their social and economic mobility.

RACIAL JUSTICE & 3033 Victims in crisis utilized emergency advocate 79%
SOCIAL ADVOCACY 268 intervention to facilitate trauma recovery. 100%
100%
Increase awareness of how racism and other
forms of oppression hinder certain groups
from participating as full “citizens” of our
communities.
Individuals are empowered to take democratic
ownership of their communities, protect
themselves and their neighbors and embrace
individuals from all backgrounds.

TOTAL SERVED 6383

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100% of senior year YW Girl
participants will graduate
from high school

YW —YOUTH
A BRIGHT
FUTURE

Students all over Delaware developed confidence and action plans to explore their direction in higher education
and viable career paths. Last year, YWCA Youth Development programs provided life enrichment services to almost
1,400 at-risk youth, a 5% increase over the previous year. 90% of YWCA youth program participants reported that
they developed a sense of purpose, had a positive view of their personal future and goals that supported their social
and economic mobility because of their participation in YWCA programs. YW Girl, one of the signature YWCA youth
programs, encourages girls to graduate from high school and attend college. This program was offered at various
schools and community locations and 100% of senior year YW Girl participants will graduate from high school.
YW Girl annually celebrates participants’ success with a spring graduation ceremony.

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RACIAL &
SOCIAL
JUSTICE

INSPIRING CHANGE

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and
empower women. This is essential to all YWCA
programs. Two programs specifically focus on this
quest, A.L.E.R.T and Youth in Action. A.L.E.R.T.
(Allied, Local, Emergency, Response, Team)
responded to local hate messages such as racist
graffiti on cars in Wilmington. A.L.E.R.T. fosters
cultural awareness, promotes tolerance, inspires
participants to advocate for justice, and encourages
them to become a voice for social change. Last year,
3,033 people became positive change agents through
their participation.

YOUTH IN
ACTION

YWCA worked in solidarity
with groups throughout the
state to take a stand for racial
justice and equality. Forums,
trainings and rallies increased
participants’ awareness of
racism’s broad impact and
empowered people to be the
positive change, personally
and beyond. The Youth in
Action program helps school age children better understand these issues. Through the MLK Communication Contest,
YWCA partnered with Christ Church Christiana Hundred to provide a platform for youth to express how Dr. King’s
legacy inspires them and to share, through poetry, speech, and rap how they want to contribute to social change.

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www.ywcade.org Administrative Headquarters
[email protected] 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 515
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-0039

Center for Social & Economic Progress
153 E. Chestnut Hill Road, Suite 102
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 224-4060

Home-Life Management Center
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-7110

Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC)
153 E. Chestnut Hill Road, Suite 102
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 224-4060 x210
24/7 Sexual Assault Response Helpline: (800) 773-8570

Southern Delaware
20155 Office Circle, Suite 2
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 273-1300