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Contact: Kathi Barber 

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

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County Breaks Ground on Sankofa Place: Five New Affordable Homes in Southbridge 

Wilmington, DE – February 11, 2025 – Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (Habitat NCC) is excited to announce the groundbreaking of Sankofa Place, a new development bringing five affordable, net-zero, energy-efficient homes to the historic Southbridge neighborhood of Wilmington. This milestone is made possible through the support of key funding partners, including Congressional Directed Spending, City of Wilmington ARPA funds, Energize Delaware/New Ecology, Trinity Presbyterian Church, DSHA’s Catalyst Fund, and City of Wilmington HOME funds. 

Habitat for Humanity in Delaware is showing its thanks to former President Jimmy Carter following his death. NBC10 Delaware Bureau reporter Tim Furlong has the story.

Watch The Story HERE

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.

Job description

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Full Time; 40-hour work week; Monday – Friday, occasional Saturdays; Salaried Contract position.

OBJECTIVE:

Represent, express, and support the mission and vision of Habitat for Humanity. Oversee the renovation and completion of single-family homes, on schedule and on budget, by effectively working with Habitat staff, sub-contractors, and volunteer labor.

The Construction Manager will oversee a project that we will be partnering with The Sunday Breakfast Mission. It is a 1-year contract position to renovate 2 row homes in the city of Wilmington. Please submit your resume to our Director of Construction Stephanie Peterson if you have interest in applying.

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.