On this month's podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of United Way of Delaware leads a conversation with Jon Tucker, Chief Operating Officer of Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Delaware, and Cierra Hall-Hipkins, Executive Director of Network Connect, in a the first installment of a 2 part conversation about the challenges of fostering literacy in our community.  United Way of Delaware brings together people, organizations, and resources to address the challenges caused by long-standing d...

Season 5 / Ep. 10 (December 2025) - Beyond Literacy: Community

Hello, and welcome to United Way of Delaware’s ongoing podcast series, United for Impact - Stories of Change, Progress, and the People Making it Happen. 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.A significant focus of this podcast has been United Way of Delaware's Stand By Me program. Stand By Me is a collaboration between the United Way of Delaware, the State of Delaware, and other partner organizations, offering free, confidential, one-on-one financial coaching to Delawareans. Our goal is to help individuals better understand their finances, make informed decisions, and achieve their financial goals.