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Laurel has the Highest Crime Rate of any Delaware City

Violent Crimes per 100,000 People

Laurel is the Poorest city to live in Delaware

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Percentage of People in Poverty

Our Mission

Operation West Laurel, O.W.L, is an interfaith advocacy organization committed to the safety and well-being of the children and citizens of West Laurel while empowering and advancing our community.

Transforming west laurel from the inside out

Laurel is the poorest city in Delaware and also bears the unfortunate distinction of having the highest crime rate in the state. In the wake of numerous tragic deaths of local youth, a group of concerned community members came together to form Operation West Laurel (O.W.L). Born out of grief and a desire for change, O.W.L was established to transform the community from within—by addressing the root causes of poverty and violence and creating a safe, supportive environment where children and families can thrive. Through advocacy, enrichment programs, and access to essential resources, O.W.L is working to break cycles of hardship and build a stronger, more hopeful future for West Laurel.

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the o.w.l project

whole Child, Family, and Community Development & Enrichment

The OWL Project takes a holistic approach, nurturing each child’s spiritual, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. It offers a safe and supportive environment where children can receive homework help, participate in enrichment activities and team-building games, and attend workshops and guest speaker sessions. Families also benefit through access to valuable community resources, including workforce development programs, computer classes, and additional workshops. The program operates after school and on Saturdays.

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