Delaware Futures Inaugural 5k run/walk

 

 

Delaware Futures held it's inaugural 5K run/walk on Saturday November, 7 at the Christiana Riverfront. This fundraising 5K run was sponsored by Races 2 Run.com, Costco's, BJ's, and Walmart. The runner's (140 participants) were greeted with great running weather. Delaware Futures students and families enjoyed food, drink and a DJ hosted by Joe's Crab Shack.

Make a Difference Day

Delaware Futures staff and students traveled to Exceptional Care for Children, a state of the art residential healthcare facility serving technology-dependent children and their families. The organization delivers a new and innovative model of care to medically-fragile children that allows them to experience their highest physical, intellectual and spiritual potential while improving the quality of life for the entire family. 

Delaware Futures students spent the day helping to clean and reorganize the clothing donation room, siffting and putting clothes in order according to age and size. The students also had the pleasure of meeting and talking with some of the residents.

Delaware Futures Alumni Recognition Luncheon

Delaware Futures held its first alumni recognition luncheon October 16, 2009 at the Hotel DuPont, Gold Ballroom. The luncheon recognized 3 former Delaware Futures graduates, Ronika Money class of 1998, Amir Gracia class of 2005, and Bruce Taylor class of 2003. Each graduate has exemplified the organizations mission of academic success and stewardship.


The guest speaker for the luncheon was Dr. Jill Biden who as an educator knows very well the struggle and journey that at- risk children have in the academic landscape. Her words were heart felt and well recieved by those in attendance.

College Fair 2009

Delaware Futures held it's annual College Fair October 15, 2009, in attendance were:


Delaware State University

University of Delaware

Drexel University

Wesley College

Berry College

Cheyney University

Lincoln University

Wilmington University

Delaware Technical College


Widner University

Goldey Beacom College





The Students in attendance learned important information about what each college or university had to offer,
 along with tuition costs, room and board, and all prerequisite information about admission.

Delaware Futures Summer 2009

Summer 2009

Building Bridges for the Future (YWCA Leadership Camp 2009 @ The Biden Center)

Delaware Futures rising sophomores where exposed to the BBF Summer Retreat at the Biden Center in Lewes, De. The retreat engaged the students in self awareness, diversity, education, conflict management, advocacy, and leadership. The week long retreat is designed to promote respect and understanding among students from different races, religions, ethnicities and cultures,
through fun and engaging workshops with other youth and adults building skills around leadership , inclusion and diversity.

SUMMER 2009

Delaware Futures College Tour 2009

Delaware Futures rising Juniors went to Florida for this summers college tour. The students visited five schools, in Orlando they toured Rollins College and University of Southern Florida. The second day the students toured the University of Tampa and the University of Central Florida. The third and last day the students traveled to Daytona Beach to tour Bethune Cookman College.

Summer Internships

Delaware Futures Students at Work

Delaware Futures rising sophomores spent four weeks this summer working in various career fields to satisfy their internship requirement. The students worked closely with supervisors to learn the in's and out's of each particular work place. The supervisors acted as mentors and teachers giving the students the real scoop on what it takes to be successful in today's working world. Some of the intern partners:

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
READING ASSIST INSTITUTE
LACC
HEARTS & MINDS FILM INSTITUTE
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
SHORTLIDGE ACADEMY
GIRLS INC.
FULL CIRCLE MARTIAL ARTS
UD EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER
FIRST STEP DAYCARE