YouTube link: https://youtu.be/245VN-tORBg?si=DRd54rQ7546dCjRX In this Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) episode, Stuart Comstock-Gay speaks with Margie López Waite about the role newcomers and immigrants play in strengthening our economic and social ties. Margie López Waite is the CEO and co-founder of Las Américas ASPIRA Academy, Delaware's first dual-language charter school. She transitioned to education after a 16-year career at MBNA/Bank of America. She earned a master's degree in secondary education and school leadership certification from Wilmington University in 2008. Margie serves on several boards, including the Delaware Charter School Network, Community Education Building, Rodel, and the Delaware Community Foundation. Margie resides in Delaware with her husband, Wally Waite Jr., and their two sons, Quincy and Isaiah. About How to (Not) Kill Your Community: Delaware Community Foundation President & CEO Stuart Comstock-Gay gathers insights from remarkable experts across Delaware, each offering their perspective on what it takes to build and sustain thriving communities for the long haul. About the Delaware Community Foundation: The DCF stands at the intersection of generosity and community transformation. It manages charitable funds, advises donors and grants to nonprofits to cultivate the future of philanthropy in Delaware. Our mission is to expand opportunity for all by helping individuals, families, businesses and organizations focus their generosity where it can create the greatest impact statewide. Through convening, connecting, providing leadership on important issues and investing in community needs, the DCF empowers Delawareans to build a stronger, more vibrant future. https://delcf.org/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3rS8FHH... (fb)

ASPIRA Middle School Choir went to Music in the Parks in Jackson, NJ to participate in the musical festival and did a phenomenal job! They received the highest choral rating of the day and a SUPERIOR rating! They were also given the esteemed Esprit de Corps award which signaled that our students showed the highest level of pride, fellowship and common loyalty among all of the schools who participated and competed yesterday. We are so proud of our Lobos!! Felicidades!! 💙💛🐺🎵 (fb)