FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/14/2008

Contact: Seandra Sims 302-573-3731 ssim@uwde.org

CHRIS BUCCINI OF BUCCINI/POLLIN GROUP AND KATIE MORGAN OF BANK OF AMERICA APPOINTED TO UNITED WAY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Wilmington, DE (February 14, 2008) – United Way of Delaware today announced that Chris Buccini, managing partner of the Buccini/Pollin Group, and Katie Morgan, a human resources executive at Bank of America, have been appointed to United Way of Delaware’s Board of Directors. They will help United Way raise awareness and funding for of underserved populations in the state of Delaware, while helping to minimize operational costs.

Buccini was the 2007 co-chair of the United Way of Delaware Alexis de Tocqueville Society, and will serve as chair of United Way of Delaware’s 2008 fundraising campaign. Morgan chaired Bank of America’s 2007 United Way fundraising campaign in Delaware and also serves on the local Tocqueville Society Cabinet.

“United Way of Delaware is proud to welcome Mr. Buccini and Ms. Morgan to the board of directors. With their leadership and support, we will continue to address the critical needs of Delawareans,” said Michelle Taylor, president and CEO of United Way of Delaware. “We welcome their knowledge and expertise, and we appreciate the passion and enthusiasm they bring to their work.”

United Way of Delaware’s Board of Directors is made up of volunteers from across the state. Directors lend their time and talent to further the mission of United Way of Delaware. For a full list of the 2007-2008 Board of Directors or for more information on United Way of Delaware, please visit www.uwde.org