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WILMINGTON, DE, September 19, 2024 – Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to revitalize the Edgemoor Gardens neighborhood in Wilmington. This grant supports a series of community-led improvements, enhancing both the Edgemoor Gardens Community Center and the surrounding areas. 

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County and the Delaware State Housing Authority are promoting initiatives that support homeownership.

As part of Homeownership, Month Habitat for Humanity and DSHA are partnering with Gov. John Carney to highlight community development and their efforts in supporting homeownership.

Wilmington, DE, May 31, 2024 – Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC) and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), in partnership with Governor John Carney’s office, are proud to announce a press conference to highlight their efforts in supporting homeownership and community development across Wilmington and the entire state of Delaware. The press conference, which takes place during National Homeownership Month, celebrates the value that owning a home brings to families, communities, and neighborhoods across America.

Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Time: 11am – 12pm

Location: 718 Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Dedication Ceremony Celebrates Four New Habitat Homeowners in Middletown

Middletown, DE, March 12, 2024 – Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (Habitat NCC) is proud to announce the Dedication ceremony for four new Habitat homeowners in Middletown, DE. This event marks a significant milestone for these families, as they receive the keys to their new homes and embark on a journey of stability and empowerment. 

Event details 

Date: March 14th, 2024 

Time: 10:00 AM 

Location: 117/117a & 119/119a East Lake St, Middletown, DE 19709 

Two homes on East 2nd Street in Wilmington certainly need a lot of work, but a new partnership will make sure the renovation is completed.

Sunday Breakfast Mission, which serves people facing homelessness, poverty and addiction, also promotes their growth spiritually and otherwise. Beyond the shelter’s walls, it’s been acquiring several homes that are being fixed up utilizing the knowledge and skills of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County.

At Habitat NCC, we understand the difficulty of securing an affordable home in New Castle County. Our Open Market Homes program aims to address this challenge by periodically providing reasonably priced homes to eligible families and individuals. To qualify, applicants must have an income up to 80% of HUD’s Area Median Income guidelines found here. https://www.destatehousing.com/Renters/rentersmedia/hud_incomelimits.pdf

Habitat on the Hill, Habitat’s premier legislative conference, annually mobilizes nearly 400 Habitat staff members, board members, homeowners, resident leaders, volunteers and emerging leaders together in Washington, D.C. United by a common purpose, participants represent their communities; engage with each other; learn from esteemed experts in housing; and collaboratively strategize to champion policies that drive home affordability at the local, state and federal levels.

The deadline to submit a proposal is on February 9, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. Finalists will be interviewed on February 22, 2024, from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm. For more information, contact Roshida Austin, Project Manager, Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, at RAUSTIN@HABITATNCC.ORG.

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC) and Central Baptist Community Development Corporation (CBCDC) are partnering to facilitate the development of a resident-centered revitalization plan for the Eastside neighborhood, to be completed by October 2024.

For full details, click HERE

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County completed a new home in Simonds Gardens in the Route 9 Corridor between New Castle and Wilmington.

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH), in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC) and Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity (CDHFH), seek proposals from Licensed Occupational Therapists (OT) to provide state-wide in-home services as part of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Older Adults Home Modification Program (OAHMP).

It is anticipated this RFP may result in a contract award to multiple contractors. This RFP is designed to provide interested parties with sufficient basic information to submit proposals meeting minimum requirements.

Anticipated Timeline
1. Request for Proposal issuance: November 27, 2023
2. Deadline for submission: December 22, 2023
3. Anticipated selection of vendor: January 12, 2024
4. Anticipated contract start: January 29, 2024

Click here to read the full RFP.