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Mission
To build affordable housing at no-profit through a combination of volunteer labor, 'sweat-equity' and no-interest mortgages. We act in partnership with the community as a diverse group, including individuals, partner families, faith groups, civic organizations, local schools and businesses. We reach out from Christian roots across denominational, faith, economic and racial lines to bring together people who are concerned for their neighbors. We strive to develop and empower individuals and communities through the construction of simple, decent homes.

Vision
In 2006, Habitat for Humanity of NCC built 20 homes and will continue at this rate for the next 5 years, greater impacting the growing number of families living in poverty housing, with 100+ homes in our community.  Building 20+ homes a year will bring our affilate to it's full potential, by becoming a "Community Builder;" greater impacting the communities in which we build, while increasing our capacity to serve more families.   Through our MORE THAN HOUSES Campaign we have raised $6 million to support our vision to build 21 homes a year.

Achievements
Currently, we are the largest Habitat affiliate in the Northeast region, of over 200+ Habitat affiliates from Delaware to Maine (in terms of housing production).  We have built or renovated 118 homes since 1986; more than half of which have been completed in the last 5 years. In 2006, we achieved our vision to become a viable 'Community Builder' by building 20 homes with 20 local families in need.  We plan to complete 20+ homes this year, and every year following, to reach another 100+ families in the community.  

In October, 2007, HFHNCC was the recipient of the Clarence Jordan Award , presented by Habitat for Humanity International.  HFHNCC was one of only two awards recipients, of over 1,700 affiliates nationwide.  The Clarence Jordan Award  is presented to affiliates demonstrating innovation and creativity in the accomplishment of Habitat's mission.  This award was received for HFHNCC's signature "Road Show" event, where volunteers from a partnering organization frame, build and erect the entire first floor of a Habitat home in just one day.  These panels are then sent to our construction sites, to support the building underway.  In addition, the partnering organization makes a significant financial contribution towards HFHNCC building efforts ($50,000 from corporations, $25,000 from faith groups).  Recent Road Show events include:  "Build on the Square" in Jan. 2006, public build at Rodney Square announcing the More Than Houses Campaign; "House in a Box" in May 2006, public build at Tower Hill School benefiting Gulf Coast rebuilding efforts after Katrina; "Build at the Bridge" in October 2006, at the Delaware Memorial Bridge, with Delaware River & Bay Authority; and, several "Faith in Action" builds with local churches in Wilmington and on Main Street in Newark.

Current Housing Developments

Greenbridge, Phase I- 8, 3-story townhomes on Heald Street in Wilmington's 11th Street Bridge Community

Webster Village, Phase I- 5, 3-story townhomes on 14th & N. Claymont Streets in Wilmington's 11th Street Bridge Community (Phase II, 4 townhouses scheduled to begin in May, 2008)

Recently Completed Housing Developments


Hope Landing, Phase I- Completed 2006- 7 townhouses on Bennett Street in Wilmington's Eastside
Hope Landing, Phase II-8 townhouses, on Church Street completed Dec. 2007

Faith Way 12 Houses on E. Lake Street in Middletown (completed 2006/2007)

Taylor Run- 9 Houses on E. 11th Street in Northeast Wilmington (Completed 2005/2006)

Lower Brandywine Village, 10 Houses on E. 11th, Brandywine & Railroad Ave. in Northeast Wilmington (Completed 2005)

Gardner Way, 7 Houses on N. Claymont Street in Northeast Wilmington (Completed 2004)

Brondyke Village, 8 Houses on E. 35th Street in Northeast Wilmington (Completed 2004)

Minquadale, 12 Houses on Newport, Frazier, Stanton and Erie Ave in New Castle (Completed 2003)
Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County

Board of Directors 2008-2009

Officers:
Robert J. Rhile, President
Pamela Scott, Esq., Vice-President
Blank Rome LLP
Alex Wise, Treasurer
John Morton, Jr., Secretary
Corporate Development International

Members  
George Beer
Delaware Valley Development Corp.

LeAnn Brock
CRA Officer, Citi

Steve Davies
President, Apex Engineering

Joan Goloskov
RE/MAX of Wilmington

Kimberly Hoffman, Esq.
Riley Riper Hollin & Colagrecco

Celia Huber
Vice-President, PNC Bank of Delaware

Cathy Julian

Jeff Kline
President, TaylorKline, Inc.

Cathy MacFarlane
ING DIRECT

Glenn Moore
Delmarva Power

Robert 'Bo' Rice
CCS Fundraising

Sharlene Ross
DuPont

Margaret "Peg" Tigue
Consultant, Sail Delaware

Shelley Woods Whiting
DuPont

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