UNCF Delaware Valley

UNCF Delaware Valley Serving Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Delaware, and West Virginia

3 days away from our Mayor’s Masked Ball! 🤩 You can donate to support ➡️ uncf.org/philadelphia
03/18/2026

3 days away from our Mayor’s Masked Ball! 🤩

You can donate to support ➡️ uncf.org/philadelphia

The 2026 Mayor’s Masked Ball is right around the corner, and you’ll want to be in the room for an unforgettable evening ...
03/10/2026

The 2026 Mayor’s Masked Ball is right around the corner, and you’ll want to be in the room for an unforgettable evening of fun and Philanthropy, honoring the extraordinary achievements of our city and raising $1M to support UNCF’s mission of providing educational opportunities for college students in need! 🎭

Held on Saturday, 3/21, our incredible honorees include 🤩:

- Cheryl McKissack Daniel: Chair of the Board, McKissack
- Joseph Hill: Managing Director, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
- The Roots
- Exelon Corporation
- Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation

Registration for sponsorship closes Wednesday, 3/11 @ 5 pm and ticket purchases close Friday, 3/13, at 5 pm

More info at uncf.org/Philadelphiammb nn

This week, PHL17 morning anchor Kelsey Fabian interviewed Penn Graduate School of Education doctoral student and United ...
03/08/2026

This week, PHL17 morning anchor Kelsey Fabian interviewed Penn Graduate School of Education doctoral student and United Negro College Fund (UNCF) scholarship recipient Kyra Williams and Richard Lee Snow, UNCF's Regional Development Director! Williams and Snow discussed the organization's chief annual fundraiser, the Mayor's Masked Ball, coming up on Saturday, March 21. 🎭

The fun-filled evening will feature a live auction with exclusive items and experiences, a silent auction, and raffle with coveted prizes. Attendees will don their finest fancy show-stopping masks and formal wear for a night of glitz, glitter, glamour and philanthropy to support the UNCF’s mission to provide educational opportunities for college students in need. ✨

Be part of an evening of elegance and excitement while making a meaningful impact in the community. Over the years, UNCF has raised more than $6 billion to assist more than 550,000 students paving a promising future. UNCF awards more than 11,000 students scholarships, valued over $62 million, each year. Since 1944, UNCF has assisted students to pursue their educational aspirations while supporting private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with critical operational funding. 📚

To learn more about the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, buy tickets or make a donation toward this year’s $1 Million goal, please visit uncf.org/Philadelphiammb

To check out the full PHL17 interview, watch here: https://youtu.be/wm4HM-K_KHk

🎓✨ "When we come together, we build the future."On May 17th, the Mann was alive with Black excellence, HBCU pride, and u...
05/20/2025

🎓✨ "When we come together, we build the future."

On May 17th, the Mann was alive with Black excellence, HBCU pride, and unstoppable energy as thousands gathered for the HBCU Festival presented by TD Bank—and what a day it was! 🙌🏾 .

From marching bands that shook the Pavilion to master classes that moved minds, this festival brought education, culture, and community together in the heart of West Philly. 💛❤️💙🖤

Here’s what went down:
✅ Over 30 HBCUs repped at the College Fair
✅ Career connections that sparked futures
✅ Food trucks, face paint, & family joy everywhere
✅ Local Black-owned businesses in the spotlight
✅ Live music, drumline battles, and special guests that had the whole crowd vibing
✅ Health & wellness powered by Jefferson Health
✅ A whole city showing up and showing out in their HBCU and Greek gear!

🖤 THANK YOU to every student, alumni, parent, educator, business, and performer who helped make this event unforgettable.

Let’s keep building the legacy. Until next year… ✊🏾

🚨 From homelessness to Fulbright. From first-gen student to Army pilot. From financial crisis to community leader.These ...
05/15/2025

🚨 From homelessness to Fulbright. From first-gen student to Army pilot. From financial crisis to community leader.

These are the real stories of HBCU students who defied the odds—and changed the world.

At UNCF, we don’t just read these stories—we act on them. Because when you invest in a student, you’re investing in a legacy. ✨

📖 Tap the link in bio to read the full story and meet the leaders, trailblazers, and changemakers you’re helping to uplift.

Let’s make sure more students like Shavondria, Kayla, Gene, and Ciara get the chance to write their own success stories. 💛

✨ This is what ministry looks like. ✨Thanks to a transformative $132K gift from Alfred Street Baptist Church, 11 graduat...
05/09/2025

✨ This is what ministry looks like. ✨
Thanks to a transformative $132K gift from Alfred Street Baptist Church, 11 graduating seniors at Saint Augustine’s University will walk across the stage debt-free this Friday.

In the face of rising student debt and the uphill battles HBCUs face, this act of “irrational generosity” is more than a donation—it’s a declaration of faith, justice, and the power of community.

We honor the legacy of Alfred Street, the advocacy of alumni like Gilbert and Carolyn Knowles, and the perseverance of every student who never gave up.

📚💙 This is the Miracle on Oakwood.

On April 29, I Dream Big Academy Charter School and UNCF-member Stillman College broke ground on a game-changing partner...
05/07/2025

On April 29, I Dream Big Academy Charter School and UNCF-member Stillman College broke ground on a game-changing partnership—the first-ever HBCU-Charter School collaboration in Alabama!

Opening Fall 2025, IDB Charter will welcome grades 6–8, blending personalized, real-world learning with a focus on tech innovation and entrepreneurship—all tuition-free. 🙌🏽

This bold new model transforms the educational pipeline, creating a lab school for future educators, career-ready students, and a community driven by excellence and opportunity. 💡📚

🗣️ “We’re building a school that shapes both students and the leaders who teach them.” — Dr. Angela Lang
🗣️ “This is Cradle-to-Career in action.” — Dr. Yolanda Page, President of Stillman College

🔥 Enrollment is open, but spots are filling fast—some grades already waitlisted!

📍 Learn more + apply: http://www.idreambigcharter.com

🎓 May is for Momentum 💰Graduation season is here—but the journey doesn’t stop! Whether you're wrapping up a semester or ...
05/06/2025

🎓 May is for Momentum 💰
Graduation season is here—but the journey doesn’t stop! Whether you're wrapping up a semester or planning your next academic move, there are scholarships waiting for you.

📌 This month, take the time to:
✅ Apply for that scholarship
✅ Revisit your financial aid plan
✅ Plant the seeds for a debt-free degree

✨ Remember: Scholarships aren’t just for straight-A students—they’re for dreamers, doers, and those determined to make it happen.

Tap the link in bio for live scholarship opportunities and updates all month long! 🔗

🎉 UNITE 2025: Together We Lead is heading to Atlanta, GA — and you’re invited! 💙✊🏾This annual UNCF convening brings toge...
04/28/2025

🎉 UNITE 2025: Together We Lead is heading to Atlanta, GA — and you’re invited! 💙✊🏾

This annual UNCF convening brings together HBCU presidents, faculty, students, alumni, donors, corporate partners, and allies from across the nation for a powerful week of leadership, learning, and legacy-building.

📍 Location: Atlanta, Georgia
🗓️ Dates: July 20th - 24th
✨ Theme: Together We Lead

At UNITE 2025, you’ll experience:
🎓 Transformative workshops & masterclasses
🤝 High-impact networking & collaboration
🗣️ Thought-provoking panels & discussions
🎤 Inspiring student showcases & cultural performances
🏆 Celebrations of HBCU excellence and changemakers

Whether you're a student, educator, or advocate—this is your moment to join the movement shaping the future of Black education. 💪🏾

🔗 Register now at uncf.org/unite

💼 Interested in sponsoring?
Support this transformative event and connect your brand to the power of HBCUs.
Contact Dr. Kendra M. Sharp at [email protected] to explore sponsorship opportunities.

Let’s show the world what’s possible—Together We Lead.

✨ “HBCUs are economic engines for self-sustaining futures, making it possible for everyone to live the American Dream.” ...
04/25/2025

✨ “HBCUs are economic engines for self-sustaining futures, making it possible for everyone to live the American Dream.” – Dr. Michael L. Lomax, UNCF President & CEO

At UNCF, we believe in the power of education to unlock potential, build wealth, and transform communities. 🎓💼 HBCUs are at the heart of that mission—and your support fuels their impact.

💛 Donate today and help students build brighter, self-sustaining futures: Uncf.org/donate

🎓 Future Doctor Alert! 🩺✨ - Meet Aniya Diggs, a proud Xavier University of Louisiana grad and Foot Locker Foundation Sch...
04/23/2025

🎓 Future Doctor Alert! 🩺✨ - Meet Aniya Diggs, a proud Xavier University of Louisiana grad and Foot Locker Foundation Scholar through UNCF!

A cm laude graduate with a B.S. in Chemistry, Aniya is now on the path to earning her Doctor of Pharmacy degree by 2027. Her goals? Drug development, research, and making a global impact in the pharmaceutical industry 💊🌍

From the lab to leadership, Aniya is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and recently attended the 2024 On Our Feet Gala in NYC! 👠🗽

“The Foot Locker Foundation Scholarship from UNCF has supported my growth as a public speaker, provided me with networking opportunities and alleviated the burden of paying for graduate school tuition.” — Aniya Diggs

Let’s show Aniya some love as she rises to the top! ❤️💪🏾

Read more inspiring stories at uncf.org

🎉 UNITE 2025: Together We Lead is heading to Atlanta, GA — and you’re invited! 💙✊🏾This annual UNCF convening brings toge...
04/21/2025

🎉 UNITE 2025: Together We Lead is heading to Atlanta, GA — and you’re invited! 💙✊🏾

This annual UNCF convening brings together HBCU presidents, faculty, students, alumni, donors, corporate partners, and allies from across the nation for a powerful week of leadership, learning, and legacy-building.

📍 Location: Atlanta, Georgia
🗓️ Dates: July 20th - 24th
✨ Theme: Together We Lead

At UNITE 2025, you’ll experience:
🎓 Transformative workshops & masterclasses
🤝 High-impact networking & collaboration
🗣️ Thought-provoking panels & discussions
🎤 Inspiring student showcases & cultural performances
🏆 Celebrations of HBCU excellence and changemakers

Whether you're a student, educator, or advocate—this is your moment to join the movement shaping the future of Black education. 💪🏾

🔗 Register now at uncf.org/unite

💼 Interested in sponsoring?
Support this transformative event and connect your brand to the power of HBCUs.
Contact Dr. Kendra M. Sharp at [email protected] to explore sponsorship opportunities.

Let’s show the world what’s possible—Together We Lead.

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