You may have noticed something new in the Parish Hall or in the tent when ILYA has a table set up. Thanks to Marge Stitz’s beautiful appliqué work, ILYA has a lovely tablecloth and banner displaying our logo and tag line, “Growing Futures”. Many thanks as well to Lois Morris...
Learn more about the ILYA Student Care Package Project on Sunday August 21 Do you remember when you were in college or in the military, how great it was to receive a surprise package of goodies from home? The Independent Living for Young Adults (ILYA) Student Care Package Project is...
A new initiative, Hand To Hand, has been created by Tom and Sue Hodges in support of foster youth of Delaware. Tom, a retired biochemist and Sue, a retired play therapist and First U member, while having divergent careers, share a passion for lifting up the underserved. First Unitarian Church...
ILYA was delighted to learn of a large increase in the number of youth aging out of foster care who graduated this spring. In New Castle County, the number almost doubled from last year to 27 this year and in Kent County, 17 youth graduated. Many, if not most, of...
Many hands make it fun! Many thanks to all who donated items at ILYA’s Drive Up and Drop Off Event at the church on June 25th! We hope that you feel more connected to the New Apartments Kit project and to the young adults who will benefit from your generosity...