Employment & Education
GigsHelp
GiGsHelp is a recruiting platform that creates seamless hiring experiences in the hospitality sector. The platform provides a way to scout new talent and allows hospitality brands across the U.S. to attract and engage GiGsHelp candidates that not only are a great fit for the organization but also have the best experience for the role. To attract the best talent in today’s highly competitive recruiting environment, GiGsHelp helps businesses create outstanding experiences for talent. Please visit Gigshelp website at www.GiGsHelp.com to explore their recruiting platform. For more information on GigsHelp, please contact Glen Gray at glen@gigshelp.com.
James H. Groves Adult High School – Red Clay Consolidated School District
James H. Groves Adult High School within Red Clay offers those interested in returning to high school a chance to earn their high school diploma, GED, driver’s education, and even learn English as a Second Language. Potential students must be 16 years old or older. Also, refer to the link provided for Students seeking to attend can register for the upcoming 2022-23 school year by James H. Groves Adult High School:
www.redclayschools.com/groves and Go to students>registration and choose either HSD/GED or ESL. For more information on these educational opportunities through James H. Groves Adult High School, please contact Ron Robinson at (302)651-2709 or ron.robinson@redclay.k12.de.us.
Everyone Can Achieve
It all began with two people who dreamt of starting something completely different. We had a great vision, a passion for change and all the right skills. Together, we established Everyone Can Achieve LLC, a company dedicated to finding cutting-edge solutions and providing great services for Flagging, MOT and Traffic Control Devices. To learn more, browse through our site or contact us directly.
Expungement: APEX Program
Our program is dedicated to opening opportunities to individuals with criminal histories by helping them through the pardon or expungement process. If you are eligible, we can provide one -on-one assistance through each step of the process to help you apply.
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County
Everyone deserves the opportunity for a rewarding career. That’s why Goodwill has developed a number of re-entry programs that are specifically designed to help you overcome any barriers to employment. Make the most of our programs and services to see how you can access crucial training, find new employment opportunities, and build a long-lasting career.
Kenny Family Foundation
The Kenny Family Foundation unites philanthropy and the power of partnerships to create greater equity and opportunity in New Castle County, Delaware. Our emphasis on promoting social welfare, providing assistance to our neighbors in need and contributing to humanitarian endeavors is carried out through the support we provide to our community’s non-profit organizations.
Youth
Youth ChalleNGe
The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is a community-based program that leads, trains and mentors 16- 18-year olds high school dropouts or students on the path to dropping out, so that they may become productive citizens in America’s future. Cadets come from all ethnicities, backgrounds and family dynamics. This program has been recognized as one of the nation’s most effective and cost-efficient programs for targeting youth who are at the greatest risk for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, delinquency, and criminal activity. The Youth ChalleNGE program is highly structured, military styled, non-traditional educational environment that integrates training, mentoring, tough love, and diverse educational and extracurricular activities. For more information on National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program, please contact Karen Hughesat 302-326-7102 or Karen.m.hughes18.nfg@army.mil.
Connecting Generations
Programs grounded in research and evidence. Our mentoring and character-building programs are based on a large body of research that shows: 1) students experiencing adversity need additional supports in school, 2) noncognitive skills such as self-control and responsible decision-making are necessary for academic achievement, 3) students experiencing adversity benefit from programs that focus on the development of social-emotional skills.
Lil Mamaz Etiquette Academy
Lil Mamaz is a program designed to increase confidence, teach the foundations of etiquette, develop gifts and talents and cultivate positive relationships while fostering a sense of pride and self-love in young women of color. Etiquette in many urban communities has become a lost art. Basic greetings, table manners and public speaking have been pushed aside as social media has allowed false personas to emerge with no substance to back it. Dezzie has taken on a nostalgic venture of breathing life into her community by introducing Lil Mamaz Etiquette Academy. Launching in 2022, Lil Mamaz will serve young ladies ages 8-17 years of age with a focus of etiquette 101.
Upward Bound Math & Science Center
Delaware Tech’s Upward Bound Math & Science Center is a pre-college TRIO program designed to motivate and prepare students in the program for the successful pursuit of a college education that leads to careers in the field of math and science. Upward Bound Math & Science Center provides students with academic support services to assist them in the successful completion of high school, engage and inspire students to explore the fields of math, science, engineering and technology, and ultimately graduate from a college or university.
Women’s Health
A Door of Hope
A Door of Hope has been serving New Castle County, Delaware since 1981. They assist women who are making decisions regarding their pregnancies. Their offerings of assistance include, free limited, obstetrical ultrasound, free pregnancy tests, accurate information about pregnancy options and a free material support program. A Door of Hope’s material support program, called The Hope Program, offers over 300 parenting classes covering topics such as prenatal care, birth, infant care, toddler care, relationships, finances, abuse and addiction. Each class is approximately 20 minutes long and can be done virtually or in-office. After completion of each class, participants review what they learned with a peer-counselor and receive “points” that can be redeemed for material items such as diapers, wipes, strollers, car seats and baby clothes. Our material goods support children from birth to age 2. For more information on A Door of Hope, please contact Rachel Metzger at (302) 998.9000 or rachel.metzger@adoorofhope.org.
Community
YWCA Delaware
The YWCA Delaware is a statewide organization leading advocate for women by providing housing, violence prevention and sexual assault crisis services, financial empowerment, racial justice, and youth programming. They empower women politically, financially, and socially while fostering the confidence and can-do attitude
needed to eliminate barriers and overcome life’s obstacles. For more information on YWCA Delaware Programs, please contact June Crockett at jcrockett@ywcade.org or call (302) 224-4060 X216.
Health
SUN Behavioral Delaware
SUN Behavioral Delaware has facilities in four states across the United States including Delaware. SUN Behavioral’ s mission is to partner with communities to solve the unmet needs of those who suffer from mental illness and addition. Their community partners include hospitals, doctors, schools, and social service agencies. For more information on Sun Behavioral Delaware and their upcoming events, please contact Esther Custis at ecustis@sundelaware.com.
Beautiful Gate Outreach Center
The Beautiful Gate Outreach Center began its commitment to improving the quality of life of those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS in 2000. The Center is known nationally for its ability to create effective programs that meet the needs of the local community with a disproportionately higher rate of HIV infection. Their mission is to eliminate the spread of HIV/AIDS and assist in caring for all people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS in
Delaware by providing information, prevention strategies, and outreach assistance that educates, empowers, and contributes to the eradication of this disease. For more information on Beautiful Gate Outreach Center, contact Jasmine Tilghman, Client Services Coordinator at jtilghman.bgate@gmail.com or 302-471-3002.
Food
Sunday Breakfast Mission
Sunday Breakfast Mission serves the homeless, addicted, and impoverished through Christ-centered programs to help clients meet their spiritual, social, and physical needs. Their main goal is to help restore people to the right relations with God, their families, and society. For more information on Sunday Breakfast Mission and their upcoming events, please contact Bruce Davison at bdavison@sundaybreakfastmission.org.
State Services
Delaware Health and Social Services
Mission Statement
“To improve the quality of life for Delaware’s citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.”
Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Our mission is to reduce substance abuse and related problem behaviors by strengthening children, families and communities through training and education and services.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Delaware Energy Assistance Program (DEAP) is a federally funded program for low-income families that need help in meeting their costs of home energy.
Small Business Help
Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce
At the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce (DEBCC), we are driven to do our part in changing the economic footprint for small businesses in the First State and beyond. The Chamber remains a solid voice for the Black business community while continuously refocusing its efforts to meet the ever changing needs of its members
Gospel
Reach Gospel Radio
Reach Gospel Radio is more than just amazing gospel music and inspiration 24/7, it’s gospel radio that literally takes God’s love to the streets and surrounding communities.
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