COMMUNITY IMPACT
Collectively, through our partners, we are delivering meaningful, measurable impact to ensure Delaware communities are thriving together, statewide, county by county - one neighborhood at a time.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
West Side, Wilmington:
Partners: Be Ready CDC and Cornerstone West CDC
Increased food security and increased access to healthy food
· 2,540 weekly food boxes delivered to 45 families
· 2 community gardens maintained
· 1 farmers market launched
Increased community safety and sense of belonging
· 35 Neighborhood revitalization projects
Increased capacity to support community change
· 2 Staff members employed to support community change
Increased affordable housing
· 1 Affordable housing development in progress
Increased access to parks/green space/places for physical activity
· 1 Park Revitalization Landscape Design
Eastside, Wilmington
Partners: Central Baptist CDC and Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County
Increased food security and increased access to healthy food
· 8,136 home deliveries of fresh produce to low-income families
· 1 Food Access Initiative Business Plan
Increased affordable housing
· 1 Housing Market Analysis
Increased community and home safety
· 272 revitalization services for 152 residents
· 107 Home revitalization services
Increased access to safe spaces that support well-being and health
· 1 Architectural plan for community center
Increased capacity to support community change
· 2 Staff members employed to support community change
Northwest, Wilmington
Partners: Jefferson Street Center
Increased access to safe places for physical activity
· 1 Community hub gym renovation
Southbridge, Wilmington
Partners: South Wilmington Planning Network and Southbridge CDC
Community-driven priorities established
· 1 Community Needs Assessment and Action Plan
Route 9 Corridor, New Castle County
Partners: Rt. 9 Master Plan Monitoring Committee and New Castle Prevention Coalition
Increased infrastructure to support community change
· 1 Assessment & Recommendations Report on Infrastructure for Community Development
Spanish-speaking Population of New Castle County
Partners: Latin American Community Center
Increased access to resources for COVID testing and vaccination
· 1,015 COVID vaccines administered at 13 vaccination events; 669 patients tested for COVID-19 at pop-up testing events
Increased access to childcare and youth development opportunities
· 1 Childcare center outfitted with furniture and equipment
KENT COUNTY
Dover Communities
Partners: NCALL
Community-driven priorities established
· 1 Community Needs Assessment and Action Plan for three neighborhoods
SUSSEX COUNTY
Sussex County
Partners: La Esperanza and The Food Bank
Increased food security and increased access to healthy food
· 4,871 families served through 32 community-based mobile pantries
Increased capacity to support community change
· 2 Staff members employed to support community change
Increased family stability
· 1424 Spanish-and Haitian Creole-speaking families served through Resource Navigation
Ellendale
Partners: Southeast Regional Community Assistance Program (SERCAP)
Community-driven priorities established
· 1 Community Needs Assessment and Action Plan
Increased access to resources to address urgent needs
· 27 families provided internet access & computers
