Delaware Futures: Success One Student at a Time

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715 North King Street

Serving at-promise youth in Delaware OUR HISTORY
In the fall of 1993, members from two Episcopal congregations, Trinity Parish and St.

OUR MISSION
Delaware Futures provides academic, social and motivational support and cultural enrichment that empowers economically disadvantaged high school students to recognize and fulfill their Potential and achieve their dreams. Matthew’s Church (historically white and black congregations, respectively) joined together to initiate a project that would serve the educational needs of city youth.

Using the very successful John Laws Institute of Worcester, Massachusetts as a model, the committee designed a comprehensive enrichment and support program to work intensively with a small number of high school students each year to prepare for college. A key benefit of the program is the guarantee of free college tuition for all program graduates. By the spring of 1994, the organization committee had succeeded in attracting significant interest from funders, the business community and the educational community, including area colleges and universities. The original planning group was expanded to include representatives from the higher education and business communities and the community at large. With a start-up grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, and office and program space donated by Trinity Parish, we began to recruit the first class of students and set up the various program components. OUR PROGRAM
Delaware Futures is a not-for-profit organization based in Wilmington, Delaware with offices in Kent and Sussex counties. We help at-risk youth prepare for college, starting in the summer after eighth grade. Our focused, personalized programs include academic enrichment, group meetings (problem-solving and teamwork skills), community service, workplace internships, and one-on-one advisory. When our students graduate from high school, those who meet admission requirements qualify for full or partial tuition scholarships at our partner colleges and universities. Click here to see the full list. By focusing intensive efforts on each student, we have an exceptional success rate. Overall, 88% of our graduates have gone on to college. Delaware Futures changes the lives of students, one student at a time.

01/04/2026

January is National Mentoring Month.

Across Delaware, nonprofit leaders and volunteers are building powerful connections that shape futures, share knowledge, and strengthen our communities. From mentoring young people to supporting entrepreneurs and emerging leaders, these relationships create impact that lasts across generations.

DANA members like SCORE Mentors and Delaware Futures: Success One Student at a Time show how mentorship can open doors, build confidence, and turn experience into opportunity.
Together, Delaware nonprofits are connecting generations—and creating pathways to success for all.

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10/24/2025

THIS SATURDAY - RIVERWALK FARMERS MARKET HALLOWEEN EVENT IN DOWNTOWN MILFORD

Halloween Costume Contest.
11 AM at the Milford Library Amphitheater
Trophies for: Best Costume, Funniest Costume, Cutest Costume, and Most Creative Costume.

10/16/2025

Are you a Hispanic student enrolled in trade school or college?

This is your chance to earn a scholarship and be recognized for your hard work and dedication!

Applications open: September 1 – October 31, 2025
Winners notified: November 14, 2025
Awards Ceremony: November 21, 2025 (Attendance required)

Requirements:
- Proof of enrollment
- Professional letter of recommendation
- 3–5 minute video or full-page essay
- Completed intake questionnaire

For questions or to request the invitation link:
[email protected]

09/27/2025

School is back in session and Delaware libraries are here to support educators and students alike!

Signing up for a Delaware library card gives you immediate access to online resources like Ask a Librarian DE, Learning Express, Masterfile Premier, and other great eMedia. You’ll also be able to participate in free workshops and programs, check out some of the fun and useful gadgets, tools, games, and equipment from the Library of Things, and much, much more.

Visit https://lib.de.us/librarycard/ to sign up for a library card today!

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09/24/2025

09/21/2025

This Tuesday! We will be having a conversation on aging and decision making. This will help guide families when it’s time for tough choices arise. Making sure that love ones are treated with dignity.

09/03/2025

The University of Delaware will be here tomorrow (9/4), offering blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, cholesterol screenings, health education materials and referrals. Stop by between 10:00 and 2:00 and speak with them! Town of Laurel De Town of Bethel, Delaware The Friends of the Laurel Library - Delaware Sussex County Libraries Delaware Libraries Friends of Delaware Libraries Reimagine Laurel Laurel, Delaware Events And Happenings Craigs World Delaware Events Southern Delaware Explorer Magazine Radio Delmarva Dot Net

09/03/2025

Come Craft with us! FREE.

This weekend at the Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange.

All Ages. All People.

1509 Clifford Brown Walk, Wilmington, DE

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