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Save the Date! First State's 8th Annual Mini Golf Tournament is coming in May!
Spring is fast approaching, and you know what that means! It's time for a PAR-TEE! Our 8th Annual Mini Golf Tournament is scheduled for...
Jaime Sayler
Feb 23, 2023


Are you a 24/7 Dad?
Being there isn’t enough — a good dad is a present dad. That means savoring every moment with your child, putting away your smartphone,...
Tanisha Showell
Jan 25, 2023


2023 Freedom School Information Session
Save the date! February 10th, 2023, 5:30pm-6:30pm at the BME Conference Room at 308 N. Railroad Ave, Georgetown DE. Learn more about...

Zjohdell Hudson
Jan 25, 2023


Teens with Goals tour Wells Fargo Center
Zjohdell Hudson from First State CAA, accompanied by Dr. Thomas Maguire of Higher Ed Assist, took a group of local high school students...

Zjohdell Hudson
Jan 17, 2023


Barbershop Roundtable Presents...
Which of your holiday experiences stand out to you the most? Presents that you received or the time you spent with people? Seriously....
Tanisha Showell
Dec 1, 2022


Brother Ronald, Ministry of Caring honored for service...
On Friday, November 4th, Discover Bank and First State Executive Director, Bernice Edwards, and First State Staff celebrate and honor the...

Zjohdell Hudson
Nov 15, 2022


Common Cause Delaware honors two Outstanding Women...
Common Cause Delaware honored Bernice Edwards and Charlotte King at its annual awards reception on Wednesday, Oct. 26th at The Clubhouse...
Dora Poppitt
Oct 28, 2022


"Teens With Goals" tours local colleges...
Dr. Sandi Hagans-Morris and Zjohdel Hudson from First State's "Teens With Goals" Program partnered with Delaware Tech to take students on...

Zjohdell Hudson
Oct 28, 2022


Career Day is a big success!
The Career Day workshop was a hit with local students! Fifteen vendors from many diverse career fields, the Mayor and Chief of police...

Zjohdell Hudson
Oct 25, 2022


Kick-off Reentry Discussion Series event is a success!
The “What’s Next?” event brought the community together to discuss the barriers that prohibit a smooth transition from incarceration to...
Stanley Powell
Oct 19, 2022


Meadowbridge Community hopes for a bountiful fall harvest...
The community of Meadowbridge in Seaford spent a day building community planter boxes last week. First State Community Development...
Jaime Sayler
Oct 19, 2022



Zjohdell Hudson
Oct 18, 2022


Community Flea Market Fundraiser
First State will be hosting a Community Flea Market at our Georgetown location (308 N. Railroad Ave.) on November 19th, 2022. Lots of...
Jaime Sayler
Sep 28, 2022


Free Flu Shots & Bivalent COVID19 Vaccines
Free Community Flu Clinic
Jaime Sayler
Sep 25, 2022


Our Dover office has moved!
Our Dover office has moved to a temporary site at the Duncan Center at 500 West Loockerman Street in Dover, Delaware. We are currently...
Dora Poppitt
Sep 23, 2022


Go RED for Women Luncheon
Executive Director, Ms. Bernice Edwards and Employment & Training Director, Dr. Sandi Hagans-Morris attended the 14th Annual Go Red For...

Dr. Sandi Hagans-Morris
Sep 23, 2022


Culinary Arts Training at Sussex Correctional Institute is a success!
Graduates will be able to pursue further training on release.

Dr. Sandi Hagans-Morris
Sep 23, 2022
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