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The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and its Small Business Alliance (SBA) have announced the winners of the 2025 Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business Awards: Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, Grey Fox Wealth Advisors, Jack Lingo Asset Management, and Boulden Brothers. The winners will be honored at the awards ceremony on November 5, 2025, at the Gold Ballroom of the HOTEL DU PONT in Wilmington.

The Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business Awards celebrate the legacy of one of Delaware’s most respected business leaders. Marvin Gilman was known for his integrity, dedication to community impact, and his ability to inspire others through leadership and example.

Dear Community,

As we reflect on an incredible year, I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our Habitat family. The progress we made in 2024 would not have been possible without the generosity of our community partners, corporate sponsors, representatives, donors, volunteers, staff, and—most importantly—our dedicated homeowners. Your collective efforts have strengthened neighborhoods, fostered stability, and expanded access to affordable housing across our community.

This year, we celebrated the completion of 311 homes, providing safe and affordable housing to 20 families. Each home represents a new beginning, a place where dreams can flourish, and futures are built.

Dear Community,

As we reflect on an incredible year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for what we have accomplished together in 2024. Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, the dedication of our hardworking homeowners, and the unwavering support of our volunteers and donors, Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County continues to make a lasting impact.

This year, we celebrated the dedication of our 311th Habitat home in New Castle County, providing families with the stability and security of homeownership. Through our critical repair programs, we have assisted a total of 758 homeowners (over 200 just in 2024), ensuring that families can continue to live safely and comfortably in their homes. Additionally, our neighborhood revitalization efforts have directly helped a total of 979 families, strengthening communities and fostering brighter futures.

“When you’re in construction, you’re just building sticks and bricks—until you understand how a house actually performs.”

– Kevin Smith

In this episode of RESTalk, Bill sits down with Kevin L. Smith, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (August 2025 RESNET® HERS® Builder of the Month), to explore a groundbreaking project: the Bennett Point Phase 1 homes, which earned both ENERGY STAR and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certifications. Kevin shares how his team collaborated with Energize Delaware and HERS Rating company New Ecology to build high-performance, all-electric townhomes aimed at long-term affordability and health for first-time homebuyers.

The Sunday Breakfast Mission and Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County are creating new housing opportunities for the formerly homeless, as well as interns. Over a period of a year or two, graduates of SBM’s New Life Discipleship Program are able to stay right near the facility and accomplish goals such as finishing school, getting married, or buying a home.

Just a couple of years ago, much of the 900-block of Bennett Street on Wilmington’s East Side was an empty lot.

Now, the first of a dozen planned homes at Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County’s Bennett Point are ready for occupancy. Monday, three new residents accepted the keys to their new homes from Senator Chris Coons, Congresswoman Sarah McBride and Delaware State Housing Authority Director Matthew Heckles.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: Kathi Barber 

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County
kbarber@habitatncc.org | 302.300.0533
 

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County to Dedicate Bennett Point Homes on Wilmington’s Eastside 

Wilmington, DE – March 18, 2025 – Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (Habitat NCC) is proud to celebrate the dedication of Bennett Point, a transformative new housing development bringing affordable homeownership opportunities to Wilmington’s Eastside. 

The dedication ceremony will take place on Monday, March 24, at 10:00 AM on the 900 block of Bennett Street, marking the completion of four new affordable homes that will provide stability, equity, and opportunity for local families. These homes represent a significant step in Habitat NCC’s ongoing mission to revitalize communities and expand access to affordable housing. 

Dedication Ceremony Details: 

Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Location: 900 block of Bennett Street, Wilmington, DE
Time: 10:00 AM 

On Thursday, community members and local leaders gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Sankofa Place—Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County’s latest project, bringing five new affordable homes to Southbridge, Wilmington. 🏡✨ #HabitatForHumanity #AffordableHousing #WilmingtonDE

Five new affordable homes are being built in Wilmington’s Southbridge Community.

Groundbreaking was celebrated Thursday at Sankofa Place, right across the street from the community’s long-time institution Neighborhood House. Residents are already looking forward to moving in – they are going through home ownership education and training thanks to Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County and will be putting in dozens of hours of ‘sweat equity’ – all while balancing their professional obligations and family lives.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: Kathi Barber 

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County
kbarber@habitatncc.org | 302.300.0533
 

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County to Dedicate Bennett Point Homes on Wilmington’s Eastside 

Wilmington, DE – February 11 , 2025 – Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (Habitat NCC) is proud to celebrate the dedication of Bennett Point, a transformative new housing development on Wilmington’s Eastside. The dedication ceremony will take place on March 24 at 10 a.m. on the 900 block of Bennett Street, marking the completion of four new affordable homes that will provide stability, equity, and opportunity for local families. 

Dedication Ceremony Details: 

Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Location: 900 block of Bennett Street, Wilmington, DE
Time: 10:00 AM