COMMUNITY IMPACT

West Side, Wilmington
Be Ready Community Development Corporation

Increased capacity to support community change:

· 3 staff members employed

Increased affordable housing:

· 6 units of affordable housing units developed and fully occupied (Phase I Development)

· Planning documents completed (Phase II Development)

Increased economic development

· 16,000 sq ft of commercial space complete (Phase l Development Project)

· 1 commercial lease signed with small business incubator 

Increased civic muscle & leadership

· Supported civic association

West Side, Wilmington
Cornerstone West CDC

Increased capacity to support community change

·  2 staff members employed

Increased access to healthy food

· 5 community gardens maintained

· 2 farmers market managed

· 1 local food assessment completed

Increased community safety 

· 60 neighborhood revitalization projects (e.g., public art, lighting and security camera installation, small business repairs)

Increased civic muscle & sense of belonging 

· 6 Friends of Parks Groups supported

Increased access to parks/green space/places for physical activity

· 2 community playground designs

· 1 park renovation plan 

· 1 park mural 

· 1 park revitalization landscape design (stormwater management plan)

Eastside, Wilmington
Central Baptist CDC

Increased capacity to support community change

· 3 staff members employed

Increased access to safe spaces that support well-being/health

· External safety hazards addressed

· 1 architectural plan for mixed use redevelopment project (community center + affordable housing)

Increased affordable housing

· 1 housing development strategy

· 1 affordable rental property management system

· 1 housing market analysis 

Increased civic muscle & sense of belonging 

· 2 support groups established 

Increased food security and increased access to healthy food

· 8,136 home deliveries of fresh produce 

· 1 food access initiative business plan

Eastside, Wilmington
Habitat for Humanity of NCC

Increased capacity to support community change

· 2 staff members employed

Increased civic muscle & leadership

· Facilitated resident task force

· 7 residents received resident leadership training 

· Facilitated resident steering committee

Improved housing and public safety

· 782 home revitalization services delivered (Ring Doorbell installations)

Northwest, Wilmington
Jefferson Street Center, Inc.

Increased capacity to support community change

· 1 staff member employed

Increased access to safe spaces that support well-being/health

· Shared-use policies and procedures developed

· 1 community hub gym renovated

Southbridge, Wilmington
South Wilmington Planning Network & Southbridge CDC

Increased capacity to support community change 

· Staff hired to implement Southbridge Neighborhood Action Plan 

· Southbridge Neighborhood Action Plan completed

Increased healthy & safe homes

· Decreased blight

· Acquired investment for rehabilitation of housing

Increased affordable housing

· Acquired investment for building affordable housing

Route 9 Corridor, New Castle County
Rt. 9 Monitoring Committee & New Castle Prevention Coalition

Increased capacity to support community change

· 1 staff person hired

· 1 Assessment & Recommendations Report on Infrastructure for Community Development

Planning for Change

· Project planning advanced for home repair and green space maintenance 

West Side, Wilmington
Latin American Community Center

Increased capacity to support community change

· 2.5 staff members employed

Increased COVID testing and vaccination 

· 1,015 COVID vaccines administered at 13 vaccination events; 669 patients tested for COVID-19 at pop-up testing events 

· 695 COVID-19 vaccines and 42 Flu vaccines administered at 16 vaccination events; 941 individuals tested for COVID-19 through on-site testing and 6 pop-up events

Increased number of community members with health and safety needs met

· 545 individuals engaged through 10 outreach events; 41 clients referred to wrap-around services

Dover Housing Authority Communities
NCALL

Community-driven priorities identified

· Community Need Assessment and Action Plan (Derby Estates, Manchester Square & Willis Rd. Commons)

Building community trust and engagement

· 370 residents attending 4 community events/meetings; 1 resident leader recruited

Increased access to mental health/addiction resources

· 62 Narcan kits and 25 lockboxes distributed

Increased neighborhood safety

· 6 violence de-escalation interactions; Interaction with 10 community members affiliated with gangs with goal of reducing violent crimes

Ellendale
Southeast Regional Community Assistance Program (SERCAP)

Community-driven priorities identified

· Community Needs Assessment and Action Plan completed

Increased access to remote education and work

· 27 families provided internet access & computers

Increased access to safe and healthy homes

· Home rehabilitation loan program created for rental units

Sussex County, Latino Community
La Esperanza

Increased capacity for community connectedness and change

· 3 bilingual Resource Guides employed; Partnerships maintained with 5 community libraries to serve as access points for Resource Navigation & Family Coaching

Increased family stability through improved access to vital conditions

· 3,024 Hispanic individuals served through Resource Navigation & Family Coaching; 50+ families were not evicted from their homes; 100+ children were registered for school; 200+ families accessed Medicaid benefits

Community needs assessment initiated

· Needs assessment process/tools co-designed with community members; Data gathering initiated with 2 focus groups and surveys distributed