October-November 2011

Inside:UWD merges with Delaware 2-1-1 Page 2

Good news for Delaware’s elderly Page 3

Early donors make a difference Page 4

A message from Michelle A. Taylor

Dear Friends,We say it often: Education is the

foundation of a good quality of life.Because education is so important,

United Way of Delaware, throughour five-year strategy - Live United2015, supports programs that:

• Ensure Delaware’s childrenenter school ready to succeed

• Promote reading proficiency by4th grade

• Promote a successful transitionto middle and high school

• Strive for on-time high school graduationsWe’re working to design programs that improve

the alignment of early care and educationprograms with the entry standards of Delaware’spublic school kindergartens.

UWD supports early care and education programsthrough Delaware Stars for Early Success. This programprovides training and resources to the staffs of early careand education programs – both centers and family-basedproviders – so they can improve the quality of their services.And there is a special focus on programs that servelower-income families.

We’re supporting programs that connectacademic mentors with second grade students inselected schools to help those students with readingat or above grade level by the time they move up tothird grade.

Reading on grade level may be the most reliablepredictor of high school success—or failure. Studentswho do not read at or above grade level by fourth gradetypically do not “catch up” with their peers who do.Early reading skills build a strong foundation foracademic success and have a direct correlationto high school graduation rates.

How can you help?Give. Invest in UWD’s Education strategies to

support school readiness and support initiatives. Youcan give through your workplace campaign or online atwww.uwde.org.

Advocate. Make sure high-quality education – andequal access – are issues that stay in the spotlight.

Volunteer. Become a volunteer reader, tutor ormentor. Make an impact, one-on-one, with a child. Findopportunities at www.delawareonline.com/getinvolved.

Thank you for your support. Together, we can helpour children succeed in school and in life.

Warmly,

Michelle A. Taylor

President and Chief Executive OfficerUnited Way of Delaware

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Worried about paying the rent? Uninsuredand need a doctor? Assistance is just a phonecall away with Delaware 2-1-1, the state’s leadinghelpline. Now Delaware 2-1-1 is even moreconnected to United Way of Delaware(UWD), whose mission it is to improve thequality of life for all Delawareans – the twoorganizations merged over the summer.

Referral Specialists at Delaware 2-1-1 canprovide referrals to more than 2,000 healthand human service resources, includingrent/utility-assistance programs, food pantries,health centers, after-school programs,caregiver support, job-training programsand child care. The advantage: Callersdo not need to waste time searching forprograms to meet their needs.

Delaware 2-1-1 is available Mondaythrough Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM, and canbe especially helpful in extreme weathersituations. During Hurricane Irene, manyDelawareans called 2-1-1 to locate the nearestshelter and to stay informed about poweroutages and road closures. “Delaware 2-1-1was able to share this information with callersbecause we kept in close contact with theState of Delaware, the Delaware EmergencyM a n a g e m e n t A g e n c y ( D E M A ) a n dDelmarva Power,” says Anna Maloney,Executive Director of Delaware 2-1-1.

The merger of Delaware 2-1-1 and UWDwill allow closer tracking of communityneeds and the impact of existing services.

“By tracking these cal l s , we candetermine what needs are being met,”Maloney explains, “and we can alsogather critical information about whatneeds are falling through the cracks,and we can act accordingly.”

UWD merges withDelaware 2-1-1

by Pam George

Natural fit to benefit Delawareans in need

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Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Delawareans 65 and older increased

by more than 24,000. In New Castle County alone, there was a 45 percent jump

in the number of Delawareans over 80. Many people are electing to stay at home

as they age.

“Moving to a retirement or assisted-living community is just too costly for

most,” says Dory Zatuchni, Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Family Services

(JFS) of Delaware. “Others choose to remain in their homes because they are

comfortable there. They have connections with their neighbors and family.

They are familiar with the surrounding business community.”

But living at home presents challenges. Homes require maintenance.

Trips to doctors and social outings require transportation, yet seniors may no

longer drive. Shawn Stevens,

Director of Community Impact

at United Way of Delaware

(UWD). “Many may not have

family members living nearby

to help them.”

JFS has long focused on

services for seniors. “JFS has

provided care management

services to older adults and those with disabilities since 2005,” says Sharon

Dickol, Care Management Coordinator for JFS.

To meet the increasing need, UWD awarded JFS with a $50,000 grant from

the Cinda A. Hallman Memorial Fund. This is the first year for the grant, made

possible by a gift from former DuPont Co. executive Cinda A. Hallman’s estate.

JFS will use this grant to launch the Brandywine Village Network. Set to begin

in 2012 with a focus on seniors in northern New Castle County, the

membership-driven program is inspired by Beacon Hill Village in Boston.

There are now 50 similar “villages” in the United States.

All Brandywine Village Network members will have access to individualized

care coordination, providing by care managers, including handyperson

services, check-up calls, classes and activities, a preferred providers list and

transportation.

JFS hopes the program will serve as a model for others in the state.

For more information on this program, call Jewish Family Services at (302)

478-9411. For more information on estate planning with United Way of

Delaware, call (302) 573-3700.

New “aging in place” programcomes to Delaware

Program will be funded by the Cinda A. Hallman Memorial Fundby Pam George

To learn more about UWD’s relationship with Jewish FamilyServices of Delaware and the Delaware Aging Network, visit

www.uwde.org and watch the 2011 Campaign Video!

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Thanks to your generosity, we have already raised more than $4.4 million toward our$21 million goal. Thank you for setting the pace!

OrganizationsARC of Delaware

Arthur Hall Insurance

AstraZeneca

AutoTeam Delaware

Bank of America

Barclays

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware

C&S Wholesale Grocers

The Dean Foundation, Inc.

Delaware 2-1-1

Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc

Delaware Guidance Services for Children

DuPont Company

Finocchiaro Landscape Company, Inc.

JCPenney

Kimmel Carter Roman & Peltz, P.A.

Knotts, Incorporated

Monroe Muffler Brake & Service

New York Life Insurance Company

Olive B. Loss Elementary School

P&G Dover Wipes

Pepco / Delmarva Power

PNC Bank – Salisbury

PPG Industries, Inc. (Kent)

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Richards Layton & Finger, P.A.

Sallie Mae, Inc

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Steiner Co.

Sussex County Council

Target

Taylor Marine

United Way of Delaware

US Airways

Walmart

Wholesale Janitor Supply Company

William N. Cann, Inc

Wilmington Senior Center

WSFS Bank

Xerox

Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP

IndividualsMr. Glen D. Barbaras

Mr. Ronald E. Barlow

Ms. Doris H. Beck

Mr. O. Francis Biondi Esq.

Mr. Robert S. Brandt

Mr. Werner C. Brown

Mrs. Margaret A. Bucciarelli-Anderson

Mrs. Agnes A. Cadot

Mr. Rudolph A. Carboni

Mr. Edward J. Chase

Mr. J Denny Compton

Mr. Stephen C. DiJulio , Ph.D.

Mr. Arden M. Emery

Dr. Katherine L. Esterly , M.D.

Ms. Pamela Freytag

Mr.Viesturs Gale

Mr. Antonio Giuliani

Mrs. Mary Jane Gregory

Mr. James R. Haggerty

Mr. Robert H. Hallsted

Ms. Patricia M. Heather

Ms. Priscilla Johnson

Ms. Deane Kattler

Jean M. Kennedy

Mr. Richard Lennihan , Jr., M.D.

Ms. Louise D. Lewis

Mrs. Janet T. Lund

Ms. Joyce L. Maack

Ms. Diana W. Maxmin

In memory of Ms. Mary E. Mical

Mr. James L. Parsons

Ms. Margaret A. Paul

Mr. Wilbert C. Peter

Mr. Marvin L. Peterson

Mr. Louis Sloan

Rayzella W. Spector

Ms. Ruth A. Staszesky

Dr. Michael W. Walls

Mr. Edgar S. Woolard Jr.

Ms. Josephine O. Wroten

A special thank you to the Tocqueville Society for their participation in the 2011 Pacesetter Campaign.

Donors who participate in the more than 1,000 statewide corporate campaigns are not recognized individually, but your gifts are critical to the success of our mission.Thank you for your support.

to our 2011 Pacesetter contributers!*T H A N K YO U

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. LIVE UNITED.

* List as of 9/13/2011

At Procter & Gamble Dover WipesCompany, more than 60 percent ofemployees have elected to give aportion of their paycheck to UnitedWay of Delaware (UWD). But thecompany does more than donatemoney to support the community.P&G is partnered year-round withKent-Sussex Industries (KSI), a UWDpartner agency based in Milford thathelps people with disabilities reach theiremployment potential.

P&G employs dozens of KSI clients.UWD provides transportation for theseemployees, who pack Pampers baby wipesinto large-count boxes. “It’s a win-win

situation,” says Martha Belush, a humanresource administrator for P&G. “There’snot a single P&G employee who does notvalue our relationship with KSI; they’resome of the hardest-working members ofour organization.”

The KSI crews are considered part ofthe P&G family. “Tim quotes CartoonNetwork phrases, and Gary doesn’t saymuch—‘Hey, buddy. Hey, buddy’—but youfeel good being with him,” Belush says.

By partnering with KSI, P&G DoverWipes is “Living United” every day,” says DebbieArmstrong, Assistant Director of CommunityRelations for UWD in Kent and Sussex counties.“Not only do they support our campaign, butthey are employing individuals who mightotherwise be without work.”

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Company provides employment opportunities through UWD partner agencyby Pam George

Procter & Gamble: “Living United every day”

For years, Loaned Executives (LEs) have played a vital role in implementingUnited Way of Delaware’s annual fundraising campaign. “One way our generouscorporate partners support us is by sending their talented, up-and-comingexecutives to us during the campaign season,” says Michelle A. Taylor, Presidentand Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Delaware (UWD).

LEs do tasks ranging from maintaining records, to assisting with campaignrallies and events, to strengthening UWD’s relationships with companies and thegeneral public.

Jaclyn Dotson is an enthusiastic LE volunteer for UWD in Kent County. Jaclynworks in the organization’s Dover office 10 hours each week, tackling tasks thathelp the fundraising campaign run smoothly.

Jaclyn’s LE story is unique, however. She has autism, a developmental disabilitythat impacts her communication and social skills.

“While many would see a disability like autism as a barrier to employment,POW&R, a service of Autism Delaware, has been able to assess Jaclyn’s unique,individual skill sets and preferences,” says Melissa Tice Martin, POW&R’s SouthernDelaware Coordinator. “With the support of her Direct Support Professional,Lisa Crouch, Jaclyn has been able to learn work tasks and employment-relatedsocial skills. We then matched her strengths in Data Entry and Clerical Tasks toaspects of the United Way’s Loaned Executive program.”

“POW&R, which stands for Productive Opportunities for Work and Recreation,develops partnerships within the community to provide jobs, internships andvolunteer opportunities,” says Rachel Donaldon, POW&R’s Kent County TransitionSpecialist. “For Jaclyn, being an LE intern for the United Way gets her out into

the community and allows her an everyday work experience like you or Iwould have.”

Most importantly, Jaclyn enjoys lending her computer skills to help UWDmanage campaign databases. And the employees in the Dover office are happy tohave her, says Debbie Armstrong, Assistant Director of Community Relationsfor UWD in Kent and Sussex counties.

Jaclyn sometimes takes a break from her work to step outside and enjoy thesunshine, Debbie says. But within a few minutes, Jaclyn always says--with the prideof someone whose life has purpose and fulfillment--“Back to work!”

Loaned Executive is happy to help

Jaclyn Dotson (front) is helping UWD in its Dover office. With her is RachelDonaldson, her mentor from Autism Delaware.

Working, and loving it

See KSI clients in action and hear Marti Belush discuss how P&G supports thecommunity. Visit www.uwde.org and watch

the 2011 Campaign Video!

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Reading books to children, serving lunch and sifting through clothing are notpart of most corporate employees’ job descriptions. But more than 5,000DuPont employees annually engage in these activities and much more, as part ofthe company’s Days of Caring program.

Days of Caring is a United Way initiative that encourages companies to tacklehands-on projects with its partner agencies. “It’s a chance for corporations to geta better idea of what these agencies do,” says Kanani Hines, Assistant Director ofCommunity Engagement at United Way of Delaware (UWD). “These projectshelp employees see first-hand where their donations are going.”

On average, about 55 percent of DuPont employees working in New CastleCounty participate, including Ellen Kullman, Chair of the Board and ChiefExecutive Officer, and her leadership team.

DuPont employee Donna Hopkins has coordinated DuPont’s Days of Caringprojects for 20 years. “It is so rewarding to make a difference and to put faces toan agency name and mission,” says Hopkins.

One-on-one events may include reading to children, delivering meals orplaying bingo with seniors, she says. Maintenance projects include painting wallsor landscaping.

Though DuPont’s trained coordinators come up with Days of Caring ideas,Hines at United Way is happy to offer suggestions to companies. As DuPontproves, activities need not be limited to the fall fundraising campaign period.“Agencies need help 365 days a year,” Hines says.

Staff volunteer for Days of Caring projects

DuPont paralegals from the Legal Department recently gathered at the Ronald McDonaldHouse of Delaware to bake some of their favorite family recipes for the residents.

DuPont employees “walk the walk”

For Days of Caring ideas, visit www.delawareonline.com/getinvolved

or call (302) 573-3700.

by Pam George

Rick Olson, DuPont’s United Way Campaign Chair, assists in tie dying T-shirtsat Camp Manito, run by United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware.

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Thanks to the public’s support, the 2011 AFL-CIO CommunityServices Fall Classic was a success! Pictured are: DallasWinslow, Commissioner, Delaware Public Service Commission;Wayne Barndt, Manager of Regulatory Strategy and Policy,Delmarva Power; Gary Stockbridge, President, Delmarva Power;and Joseph Conaway, President, Conaway Associates. Thank youto our golfers and sponsors!

As a child, John G. Moore, Sr. was inspired by the words of Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr. So much so, that he memorized many of King’s famous speeches. But ashe became an adult, he realized that many children had never heard—or, evenmore importantly, grasped—King’s words.

“I was worried that the kids wouldn’t hear his message,” says Moore, VicePresident of Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships for United Wayof Delaware (UWD).

Hoping to educate young people, Moore created “Echoes of a Prophet,” a 30-minute presentation that features portions of five King speeches.

Moore, also a pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Dover, has given thispresentation and others for the last 18 years in places ranging from Korea toGermany to the First State School, a hospital-based school at Christiana CareHealth System.

His reputation had become so well known that he was selected to perform the“I Have a Dream” speech at the private dedication for the MLK National Memorialin Washington, D.C. Moore performed before about 5,600 people, includingKing’s children and the Rev. Al Sharpton. “There was a lot of pressure,” Mooreacknowledges.

Moore, whose appearance at the dedication ceremony received a standing ovation,finds synergy between King’s work and United Way’s mission. He notes the Kingquote, “We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a singlegarment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”

“At United Way, our job is to maximize community resources to improve thequality of life, whether that involves providing shelter or medical attention orpromoting education,” Moore says. “We want to help people fulfill their dreams.” John G. Moore, Sr.

Bringing a“Dream” to life UWD Vice President channels

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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