Delaware Womenade Inc
About Delaware Womenade Inc
Delaware Womenade shows up where the need is immediate, with money, gift cards, school supplies, comfort gifts, and other in-kind donations for women and children escaping domestic violence. It also supports current and former foster youth through the Independent Living Program, so help can reach beyond shelter and into the next step of life on their own. If you want your giving to cover both urgent needs and the harder, longer haul, this is the kind of organization that makes that feel concrete.
What stands out here is the mix of steady community fundraising and direct support for shelters and foster youth services. The giving is practical and specific, from holiday drives to back-to-school supplies, with support flowing to places like People's Place, What Is Your Voice, and other safe houses.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Domestic violence support funding
Provides monetary donations and in-kind items to People's Place, What Is Your Voice, and other safe houses supporting women and children who are victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Foster youth support funding
Provides necessary funding for current and former foster youth in the Independent Living Program so they can become self-sufficient and live independently.
Holiday Wish Drive
Collects monetary donations, gift cards, and donated gifts for moms and children in shelter during the holiday season.
Back to School Drive
Collects school supplies, gift cards, and other donations for children in shelter and in the Independent Living Program.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To support women and their children who are victims and survivors of domestic violence, and to provide necessary funding for current and former foster youth.
Who they serve
Women and children who are victims and survivors of domestic violence, and current and former foster youth.
Their impact
- Raised over $58,000 through the 3rd Annual Dink Out Domestic Violence event in 2025.
- Donated $15,000 from Broadway Dreams to help women and children escape domestic violence and build safer, brighter futures.
- Filled two vans with comfort gifts for families in shelter during the 2024 Holiday Wish Drive.
How your donation helps
- Funding for women and children escaping domestic violence
- Support for current and former foster youth in the Independent Living Program
- Gift cards and donated gifts for moms and children in shelter
- School supplies for children in shelter and the Independent Living Program
- Renovations and shelter improvements for People's Place facilities
Our story
In 2011, Teresa Zatcoff started a grassroots Delaware Womenade group in Bethany Beach after relocating there in 2010. The work began in partnership with People's Place in Milford, Delaware, and grew into Delaware Womenade, Inc.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
Our support provides critically necessary funding throughout the year to empower these families to find their path forward towards growth and independence.
Because of events like this, we are able to keep helping women, families, and neighbors in our community during times of need.
Our mission is to support women and their children who are victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Events
Holiday Wish Drive
annualAnnual holiday drive collecting monetary donations, gift cards, and gifts for moms and children in shelter.
Back to School Drive
annualAnnual drive collecting school supplies and related donations for children in shelter and the Independent Living Program.
Games Day
annualAnnual fundraising event that supports Delaware Womenade's work with domestic violence survivors and foster youth.
Dink Out Domestic Violence
annualAnnual pickleball fundraiser that benefits Delaware Womenade.
Womenade Wimbledon Whiteout
annualAnnual ladies tennis event and afterparty fundraiser.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Delaware Womenade Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Monetary donations
- Visa, Walmart, Amazon, or Wawa gift cards
- School supplies for children in shelter and the Independent Living Program
- In-kind donations for moms and children in shelter
Volunteer opportunities
- Help chair fundraising events
- Volunteer at Games Day
- Volunteer for the Dink Out Domestic Violence event
- Support the Holiday Wish Drive
- Support the Back to School Drive
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- People's Place Group Supporter of the Year for 2025
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What kinds of support does Delaware Womenade provide?
It gives monetary donations and in-kind items to women and children who are victims and survivors of domestic violence, and it also provides necessary funding for current and former foster youth in the Independent Living Program.
What is collected during the Holiday Wish Drive?
The drive collects monetary donations, gift cards, and donated gifts for moms and children in shelter during the holiday season.
What does the Back to School Drive support?
It collects school supplies, gift cards, and other donations for children in shelter and for youth in the Independent Living Program.
What is Games Day used for?
Games Day is an annual fundraising event, and the money raised has supported shelter renovations and direct help for domestic violence survivors.
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