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Season 5 / Ep. 7 (July 2025) - Summer: An Opportunity to Boost Literacy, Inspire Hope, and Grow Community
United Voices - Stories of Change, Progress, and the People Making it Happen
On this month's podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of United Way of Delaware leads a conversation with John Williams, Executive Director of a youth program that primarily serves children experiecing homelessness, and Nia Williams, a college senior dedicating her summer to closing the literacy gap by working directly with children through out-of-school programs, about Summer opportunities to boost literacy, inspire hope, and grow community
United Way of Delaware brings together people, organizations, and resources to address the challenges caused by long-standing disparities. In partnership with passionate community leaders, we are dedicated to creating opportunities that empower men, women, and children across Delaware and Salem County, New Jersey. Our mission is to help families move from crisis to thriving, ensuring every child gets a strong start by reading at grade level. We are committed to equipping the next generation with the skills they need to become the workforce our state needs to flourish, while also ensuring families have access to livable wages that support their success and stability. Together, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant future for all.