Full Member Agencies
Full member agencies of United Way of Delaware provide health and human services identified by trained United Way volunteers as high priorities in our community.
Each agency's membership is reevaluated every two years to ensure each meets the highest standards, both fiscally and programmatically. Every full-member agency is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, governed by local volunteers, employs a professional staff, and provides a majority of its services in Kent, New Castle, and Sussex Counties. Each agency has an established record of service, is financially stable, and has a system to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of United Way-funded programs.
Designation codes for each agency are listed to the left. Only the headquarters location, phone number, and website address* are listed. Please call headquarters for branch phone numbers, or click on the link for more information.*
*Not all member agencies have websites.
- (105) American Cancer Society, South-Atlantic Division
- New Castle: (302) 324-4227
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based primary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
http://www.cancer.com - (110) American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula
- Wilmington: (302) 656-6620
Red Cross services to Delawareans include: disaster preparedness and relief; assistance to military members and their families; and training to save lives (first-aid, CPR, water safety, HIV/AIDS education, babysitting, etc.). Nationally, the American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, has a mission to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement.
http://www.redcrossdelmarva.org - (250) Arc of Delaware, The
- Wilmington: (302) 996-9400
Advocates for individuals of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Services provided include systemic advocacy, empowerment and financial literacy courses, information and referral, employment, case management, and housing.
http://www.arcde.org - (411) Bernard & Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center
- Wilmington: (302) 478-5660
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) provides the Delaware Valley with diverse and extensive services. The center provides members and the entire community with a central place in which individuals, families, groups, and organizations can best express their interest and have their social, educational, cultural, fitness, and recreational needs met.
http://www.siegeljcc.org - (140) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 998-3577
Establish and support friendships between adult volunteers and children, ages 6 through 17, from single-parent families who need extra adult attention and guidance. Mentoring opportunities include the Big Brother Big Sister Community-Based Mentor Program, School-Based Mentor Program, and Mentoring Children of Promise for children with an incarcerated parent.
http://www.bbbsde.org - (150) Boy Scouts of America, Del-Mar-Va Council, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 622-3300
Boy Scouting's mission is to instill values in young people and guide them to their full potential. Cub Scouting (boys 7-10), Boy Scouting (boys 11-18), and Exploring and Venturing (young men & women 14-21) are the primary programs. Program emphasis is on character development, citizenship, leadership, and personal fitness.
http://www.delmarvacouncil.org - (160) Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 658-1870
Variety of services/programs for youth, 6-20 years old; with special concern for youth at-risk; program focus on drug and alcohol, school dropout prevention, educational, vocational, social program; all programs designed to improve self-esteem and confidence.
http://www.bgclubs.org - (165) Brandywine Counseling Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 656-2348
Provide outpatient addictions treatment and HIV/AIDS prevention services statewide.
http://www.brandywinecounseling.org - (392) CareLink Community Support Services
- Wilmington: (302) 429-6693
A community rehabilitation agency designed to maximize the independence of people with physical, developmental, cognitive, or psychiatric disabilities. Services offered are: case management and support services, assistance locating housing, daily living skills training, crisis intervention, counseling, financial and healthcare management, transportation, recreation and socialization.
http://www.carelink-svs.org - (170) Catholic Charities, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 655-9624
Services provided include: out-patient behavioral health and substance abuse training, pregnancy counseling, adoption, pre-adolescent residential care for children, maternity home services, support for persons living with HIV/AIDS, intervention programs for perpetrators of domestic violence, marriage preparation, Delaware Energy Assistance Program, financial assistance, information & referral services, food and shelter, day care nutrition support (CACFP), assistance with immigration needs, thrift stores, social justice education, and support for community organizing.
http://www.cdow.org/charities.html - (180) Catholic Youth Ministry
- Wilmington: (302) 658-3800
CYM operates the state's largest organized youth atheletic program serving over 8,000 young people. CYM coordinates programs that assist disadvantaged families and the less fortunate in our state. CYM offers leadership development programs that equip young people and their adult leaders with the skills to help them strengthen their communities. CYM offers programs directed towards "at risk" youth that foster self-esteem and offer educational opportunities for young people about the perils associated with drug and alcohol use.
http://www.cdow.org/youth.html - (475) CHEER
- Georgetown: (302) 856-5187
Established in 1971 as a private non-profit agency, CHEER's mission is to provide services that enable persons 50 and over throughout Sussex County to maintain their independence. Services include: in-home personal care, homemaker and caregiver services. In addition, CHEER's comprehensive service programs also include, congregate and homebound meals, transportation, senior housing, fitness, emergency home repair, grocery delivery, and many volunteer services too numerous to mention.
http://www.scss.org - (299) Children and Families First
- Wilmington: (302) 658-5177
This agency's mission is to strengthen families and communities by providing quality mental health, educational and social services. Services offered are: parenting education, workplace services, services for teens (ARC), adoption, family foster care, mental health counseling, residential treatment center for adolescents, and the Resource Mothers Program to decrease infant mortality. Many services are available in Spanish and English.
http://www.cffde.org - (210) Christina Cultural Arts Center, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 652-0101
Christina's Mission is to make an education inclusive of the arts affordable and accessible to youth from low-income families in a safe environment conducive to learning.
http://www.ccac-de.org - (215) Claymont Community Center
- Claymont: (302) 792-2757
The Claymont Community Center's mission is to unite the efforts of human service agencies, government, and other community organizations in serving the human and enrichment needs of the residents of Claymont and Brandywine Hundred. The center hosts over 30 diverse health, social, educational, recreational, and other community programs at its recently renovated facility, including a State Services Center and a branch of the public library. In addition to coordination, the Center directly operates five programs: a counseling center and a health clinic for the uninsured, a learning center (after-school tutoring and adult literacy), the Brandywine Senior Center and a crisis alleviation program (food and financial assistance).
http://www.claymontcenter.org - (220) Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 575-0660
To provide civil legal services to people with low-incomes, people with physical and/or mental disabilities and individuals age 60 and over. Poverty Law Program, Disabilities Law Program, Elder Law Program, and Fair Housing Program.
http://www.declasi.org - (230) ContactLifeline, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 761-9800
The Mission of ContactLifeline is to keep people alive and safe, to help them through crises, and to connect them with relevant community resources.
http://www.contactlifeline.org - (240) Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 764-9740
Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. is a private non-profit agency dedicated to both pregnancy prevention and care and support for pregnant and parenting teens. DAPI enables these young women to continue their education in a nurturing and supportive environment that helps prepare them for the challenges of being a teen parent.
http://www.dapi.org - (260) Delaware Center for Justice, Incorporated
- Wilmington: (302) 658-7174
We work to ensure an effective, efficient, and equitable system of justice in Delaware through direct services, public education, and advocacy. We provide services to youth at risk, offenders and ex-offenders, and elderly crime victims, including victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
http://www.dcjustice.org - (270) Delaware Curative Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Wilmington: (302) 656-2521
Delaware Curative Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation was established in 1945 as a not-for-profit organization to provide physical, aquatic, occupational and speech therapies for Delawareans in need. Our long history of mission related service to Delaware makes us a valued community partner as well as a well-known provider of quality rehabilitation care. We provide state of the art therapies to children and adults in seven statewide locations. We strive to keep our community healthy by offering patient and caregiver education programs on a wide variety of health and wellness topics. Free transportation to all sites.
http://www.delawarecurative.com - (270) Delaware Curative Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Wilmington: (302) 656-2521
Delaware Curative Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation was established in 1945 as a not-for-profit organization to provide physical, aquatic, occupational and speech therapies for Delawareans in need. Our long history of mission related service to Delaware makes us a valued community partner as well as a well-known provider of quality rehabilitation care. We provide state of the art therapies to children and adults in seven statewide locations. We strive to keep our community healthy by offering patient and caregiver education programs on a wide variety of health and wellness topics. Free transportation to all sites.
http://www.delawarecurative.com - (265) Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 652-3948
Delaware Guidance Services' mission is to provide quality mental health services for children, youth, and their families. Delaware Guidance Services believe that all children have the right to positive mental health and should have access to quality therapeutic care, regardless of their ability to pay. Delaware guidance offers a continuum of outpatient psychiatric counseling service for children and families, providing individual, family, and group therapy, medication therapy, psychiatric and psychological evaluations, and sexual abuse treatment. Services include: crisis services, outpatient psychotherapy, mental health aides, intensive outpatient treatment, school counseling services, and day treatment services.
http://www.delawareguidance.org - (241) Delaware Helpline, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 577-5710
Delaware Helpline (DHL) is a statewide telephone information and referral service that provides people with information to over 2,100 health and human service programs and to all of Delaware's state government offices and personnel. DHL is a partnership between Delaware Helpline, Inc., a United Way member agency, Delaware Health & Social Services, and the Department of Adminstrative Services. The partners jointly fund and staff the program to give callers information and referrals to a broad range of community services, assistance with problem resolution, and directory assistance for State of Delaware's agencies, legislators, and employees.
http://www.delawarehelpline.org - (453) Delmarva Rural Ministries, Inc.
- Dover: (302) 678-3652
DRM provides a myriad of services including primary and preventive health care services. Health care services are provided to those in the community with modest incomes, including farmworkers and their families in central and southern Delaware. Outreach services also include transportation, translation, and crisis intervention including emergency food assistance.
http://www.drminc.org - (310) Generations Home Care, Inc.
- New Castle: (302) 322-3100
Generations Home Care, Inc. is committed to providing maintenance and support to nurture independence to improve the quality of life for the aging and disabled, and to help them remain in the community as long as possible. Recognizing that our clients have a variety of needs and that these needs change over time. Generations Home Care, Inc. is committed to a continuum of services responsive to our dynamic client population. In the development of programs, highest priority will be given, within the limits of available resources to needs otherwise unmet for lack of another provider or the inability of the client, family, or third party to pay the full cost of needed services. Recognizing the independence of services in the community, Generations Home Care, Inc. is committed to cooperating with others to uphold the highest standards and assures a staff of fully trained professionals. Services will be provided regardless of race, religion, sex, economic circumstances, national origin, or physical handicap.
http://www.ghcde.org - (320) Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council, Inc.
- Newark: (302) 456-7150
The Girls Scouts is the world's preeminent organization, dedicated solely to girls, where in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives - like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
http://www.girlscoutschesapeakebay.org - (330) Girls Incorporated of Delaware
- Wilmington: (302) 575-1041
Girls Incorporated of Delaware is a not-for-profit youth agency that guides the moral, mental, economic and physical well being of girls in Delaware regardless of race or creed. The organization helps girls find their own identity and develop their potential while providing services which enhance family life and support families' efforts to secure economic independence.
http://www.girlsincde.org - (370) Harrington Senior Center, Inc.
- Harrington: (302) 398-4224
The Harrington Senior Center was founded in July 1967, making it the oldest center in Kent County. The center is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. We offer a diversity of programming for persons 50 and over.
http:// - (375) Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 656-3224
The center provides childcare, Early Childhood Assistance (traditionally known as Head Start) Early Head Start, tutoring, drop-out prevention, community advocacy and support services to parents. Scouts, summer camp, and a host of cultural enrichment and recreational activities are provided for school age youth. Serves the Hilltop area of Wilmington.
http:// - (445) Homeward Bound, Inc.
- Newark: (302) 737-2241
Emergency and transitional housing programs for homeless families with children, provides families an opportunity to deal with underlying causes of homelessness while taking positive steps to obtain permanent housing.
http://www.homewardbound-de.org/ - (412) Jewish Family Services of Delaware, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 478-9411
With two New Castle County locations, Wilmington and Newark, Jewish Family Services of Delaware offers vital outpatient mental health services, aging-in-place services, and wellness programs through three distinct departments: Counseling, Care Management, and Community Education & Outreach. The agency's programs are available to all community members, regardless of age, race, religion, orientation, or economic status.
http://www.jfsdelaware.org - (340) Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc.
- Milford: (302) 422-4014
Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI) is a private, non-profit rehabilitation organization whose mission is to provide support and services which help individuals who need specialized assistance to obtain and maintain an optimal level of employment. Services include assessment, vocational evaluation, work adjustment training, facility and community based employment and training, and supported and competitive employment. Door-to-door transportation is provided to all KSI program participants.
http://www.ksiinc.org - (400) Kingswood Community Center, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 764-9022
Provides childcare, tutoring, delinquency prevention programs, senior citizen programs, emergency assistance, and information and referral services for Northeast Wilmington.
http://www.kwac.org/index.html - (415) Latin American Community Center, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 655-7338
This mission of the Latin American Community Center (LACC) is to assist the Latino community by offering resources and programs that promote empowerment and an enhanced quality of life while celebrating our diverse cultures. As Delaware's only full-service social-services agency, focusing on the needs of the State's growing Latino population, the LACC offers more that 20 programs dedicated to the healthy development and functioning of children, youth, and their families. Founded in 1969, the LACC is a neighborhood anchor in Wilmington's Hilltop community, offering services to the entire community as well as a meeting place for neighborhood groups. In partnership with the City of Wilmington and other community-based agencies, the LACC is dedicated to creating and sustaining an economically vibrant and culturally rich city.
http://www.thelatincenter.org - (416) Laurel Senior Center, Inc.
- Laurel: (302) 875-2536
Offers a wide spectrum of services to persons aged 55 or older, regardless of race, creed, or income.
http:// - (422) Limen House, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 571-1216
Halfway houses for recovering alcoholics/addicts. Provides counseling, structure, and life skills in a community setting. Based on principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http:// - (430) Mental Health Association in Delaware
- Wilmington: (302) 654-6833
To deliver mental health education, support and advocacy and to collaborate in providing mental health leadership in Delaware.
http://www.mhainde.org - (435) Middletown-Odessa-Townsend Jean Birch Senior Center, Inc.
- Middletown: (302) 378-4758
M.O.T.'s mission is to enable the elderly to remain independent, active, healthy, and productive. Provides nutritious meals daily and meals to the homebound. Recreation programs, education, exercise, and health programs.
http:// - (414) Milton & Hattie Kutz Home, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 764-7000
The Kutz Home is a skilled nursing facility providing 24 hour nursing care, rehabilitation, Kosher food, therapeutic diets, Alzheimer's programs, social services, recreational, social and religious activities.
http://www.kutzhome.org - (295) Ministry of Caring
- Wilmington: (302) 652-3228
Emmanuel Dining Room responds to the human need for nutritious food served with dignity, love and respect. All are served without question. Meals are free and served in an atmosphere of hospitality and friendship. Help is available for attaining shelter, clothing, jobs, medical and dental care, and other services.
http://www.ministryofcaring.org - (103) NAMI-DE (National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware)
- Wilmington: (302) 427-0787
NAMI-DE (National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware) is a statewide organization of families, mental health consumers, friends, and professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life for those affected by life-changing brain diseases, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. The agency provides support services, outreach, advocacy, education, and housing for persons with mental illness.
http://www.NAMIDE.org - (437) Nanticoke Senior Center, Inc.
- Seaford: (302) 629-4939
Nanticoke Senior Center provides community seniors participation in social, recreational, cultural and physical activities, gives information and nutritious meals daily to congregate and homebound.
http:// - (438) Neighborhood House, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 652-3928
Provides a variety of programs, including family services, emergency assistance, housing counseling and development, employment services, child care, tutoring, drop-out prevention, recreation, college and career counseling, summer day camp, and computer- based instruction. The office located in Middletown provides family services, emergency assistance, and housing counseling.
http://www.neighborhoodhse.org/ - (439) New Castle County Head Start, Inc.
- Newark: (302) 452-1500
Comprehensive child development programs and family support services for 3 to 5 year olds from low-income families.
http://www.ncchs.org/index.html - (440) Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center
- Newark: (302) 731-4925
The Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center, accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, serves children ages 6 weeks through thirteen. Focus is quality early childhood learning and enrichment programs, school age care, camp, and assisting families to work. Programs serve economically and ethnically diverse children with parents who work or live in the greater Newark area, and according to their families' ability to pay.
http:// - (443) Newark Senior Center, Inc.
- Newark: (302) 737-2336
The mission of the Newark Senior Center is to enable older adults in the community to maintain dignity, to enhance the quality of their lives, and to participate actively in all aspects of community life. Services are provided in these main program areas: education, recreation, and social activities, information and assistance, food services - congregate and meals on wheels, transportation, support groups, health and wellness, and fitness. Activities at the center are available to anyone over 50 years old.
http://www.newarkseniorcenter.com - (450) Opportunity Center Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 762-0300
Enabling people with disabilities and others with significant employment barriers to realize their maximum vocational potential.
http://www.ourpeoplework.org - (455) Peoples Place, Inc.
- Milford: (302) 422-8033
Provides human services to individuals and families in Delaware and surrounding communities. Outpatient counseling and therapy, residential services for adolescents, veteran's outreach services, shelter services, case management for Section 8 residents and homeless individuals (Kent County), emergency assistance (rent, utilities, etc… in Kent County), domestic violence support services for men and women, victim-offender mediation services, and substance abuse prevention for adolescents as well as veterans' services.
http://www.peoplesplace2.com - (460) Peoples Settlement Association
- Wilmington: (302) 658-4133
A comprehensive social service agency providing support and advocacy to children, families, and seniors throughout Wilmington.
http://www.psassociation.org - (452) Prevent Child Abuse Delaware
- Wilmington: (302) 254-4611
Provides programs for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect, involved in public awareness, advocacy, training, prevention education, services for children who are at high risk for abuse and neglect, and children who have been the victims of abuse.
http://www.pcadelaware.org - (470) Salvation Army, The
- Wilmington: (302) 656-1696
The Salvation Army provides a range of social, spiritual, educational, crisis alleviation, recreational, childcare, and parenting programs to uplift and support those in need. Specific program components include the Emergency Housing Residence, the senior center, the child care center and after school program, the Corps Community Center, and the Family Service Department (which handles traveler's assistance), "welfare to work" programs, and various congregational ministries throughout the state.
http://www.salvationarmydelaware.org - (490) United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware
- Wilmington: (302) 764-2400
Services for children and adults with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities. Case management, in-home respite care, The Client Assistance Program, summer day camping, and information and referral.
http://www.ucpde.org - (559) USO World Headquarters
- Arlington: (703) 908-6430
Provides a "touch of home" for the military community including travel assistance, libraries, educational workshops, childcare, language courses, recreational lounges, family crisis intervention, and celebrity entertainment.
http://www.uso.org - (540) West End Neighborhood House, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 658-4171
West End Neighborhood House, Inc. has been serving the changing needs of the community for over one hundred years. Our mission is to assist individuals to achieve self-sufficiency, reach and maintain their maximum potential, and live responsibly and harmoniously in a healthy community and in a complex world.
http://www.westendnh.org - (560) Wilmington Senior Center, Inc.
- Wilmington: (302) 651-3400
Opportunities for persons 50 years and older to enhance their quality of life through cultural and recreational activities, employment training, job referral and placement, exercise and health promotion, special events and excursions, counseling; information and referral, daily hot meals for those over 60, both on site and through homebound delivery, Grandparent Resource Center, and Caregiver Resource Center.
http://www.wilmingtonseniorcenter.org - (570) YMCA of Delaware
- Wilmington: (302) 571-6908
The YMCA of Delaware is an association of people of all ages, ethnic groups, and a religious affiliation that strives to cultivate the human potential, self-esteem, and dignity of all people. Our organization exists to develop and practice the Christian principles of love, caring, inclusiveness, justice and peace, and to enrich the emotional, physical, and social life of individuals, families, and our community.
http://www.ymcade.org - (590) YWCA Delaware
- Wilmington: (302) 655-0039
The YWCA Delaware has a commitment to community service, focusing on the special needs of women. We are a member of the YWCA of the USA, a women's membership movement whose mission is to empower women which strives to attain peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people and to eliminate racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary. Our programs encourage personal growth, and enable women to become self-sufficient. We provide shelter and support to women and families who are struggling to survive. We also teach people to be leaders in the fight against abuse, racism, and discrimination.
http://www.ywca.org