UCP of Delaware News

United Cerebral Palsy of DE will be hosting their first Basket Bingo on Fri, Nov 19

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:17:00 -0500

United Cerebral Palsy of DE will be hosting their first Basket Bingo on Fri, Nov 19 at 7:00 pm at the Elks Lodge in North Wilmington (next door neighbor to the Rock Manor Golf Course). The proceeds will fund the summer camps and programs for ALL youth and adults with disabilities in Delaware.

This will be a fun-filled evening featuring the fabulous 2010 Fall season baskets in all of the various stains and colors. Relax&Shop&and Enjoy the comfortable round table seating with your friends&Shout BINGO and enjoy life!

· The Raffle is the Blanket Basket ($184 value)

· 50/50, Early Bird Drawing, and Lucky Loser Game (Anyone who has not won a game. Last person standing is the winner)

· One of the Regular games (20) features the Medium Market Basket with a Protector ($88 value)

· Various Vendors will also be selling their wares before the games start and during intermission (just in time for Holiday Shopping). The Vendors will also help fill your winning baskets!

· Coming right from work? Doors open at 6pm, but people start arriving at 5:30pm (and we open the doors) to enjoy the Hot Roast Beef Platter for $6.00 (Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, vegetable, potato, salad, and roll). Other Snacks, Desserts, and refreshments will be available. And of course&more time to shop!

· We are promoting Advanced Ticket sales&and of course, this entitles you to the Early Bird Drawing.

If you have a large party, reserve your own table! Contact UCP of Delaware for more information or for advance purchase of tickets, SassyBasketLady@comcast.net.
contact UCP at (302) 764-2400.

Camp Manito Holiday Party

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:48:00 -0500

The UCP Holiday Party will be at the River Road location on December 4th, from 2 to 5 pm.

We're looking forward to seeing The Great Pauldini & Joanne show! There will be a magic and puppet show for the children at 2:30 pm. Check them out here.

The magic of the season will continue with a very special visitor. Santa and his elf will be arriving at 3 pm. Children will have an opportunity to tell Santa their secret wish lists. For good behaving children, Santa has early presents, courtesy of PCN Bank. Also, thanks to volunteers at UCP, there will be holiday crafts for the children to make.

And what would be a party without food? Theres a hot buffet and an assortment of desserts to celebrate the upcoming holidays. Bring your appetite! Enjoy

To RSVP to the UCP Holiday Party, please call the office. Volunteers and guests are always welcomed!

UCP is a United Way Partner Agency

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:20:00 -0500

The period from September 1st to Thanksgiving is the United Way's annual fund raising drive. This is an important period for all of Delaware's Human Services Community, including United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware, Inc.(UCP)

We ask that you consider the needs that all of us share during this time and we ask that you give generously to the United Way. UCP's programs are just one of many that benefit from your donation.

United Way's theme this year is - - LIVE UNITED - Give, Advocate, Volunteer

All three things are so important for our community, especially for UCP's families with disabilities.

UCP is a United Way Partner Agency and your donation helps our direct service programs. If you would like to designate your United Way gift to UCP, our number is-- 0490

Thank you for your support!!

United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware, Inc. is A United Way Partner Agency

To download a flyer to post or give to your friends, click (Here).

UCP Awarded HUD Housing Grant

Wed, 30 May 2007 15:56:00 -0500

United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware, Inc. (UCP) and Independent Resources Inc. (IRI) will soon be building new accessible and affordable apartments in the City of Wilmington for people with physical disabilities. Because of a federal grant submitted last May, the two agencies have received official notice from HUD (Housing and Urban Development) that they will receive a grant of $789,900 for construction. The apartment building will be called Garrett House Apartments, and is located at 609 Washington Street in the Quaker Hill section of the city. UCP and IRI have been working with the Wilmington Office of Real Estate and Housing to secure a site, which has ample room for building and for parking.

The Garrett House is an historical building that was the home of the son of Thomas Garrett, who was an important figure in the underground railroad in Delaware before the Civil War. UCP and IRI will renovate the building which will have five one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments. The building will be three stories high and will have an elevator. Both agencies are also working closely with the Quaker Hill Historical Preservation Society. This is the first HUD grant that UCP and IRI have received. It marks a new beginning for both agencies to build affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilities.

For more information, contact UCP at (302) 764-2400.