THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. New Castle County officials provided an update this week on the Family Housing Opportunities for Purposeful Empowerment (HOPE) Project, a major initiative aimed at reducing homelessness among vulnerable families. During a presentation to the County Council’s Community Services Committee on Tuesday, Michael Bowser, policy director for the county executive’s office, outlined recent progress in securing …
NEW CASTLE- On Tuesday, New Castle County Council’s Community Services Committee officials confirmed that the county will receive increased federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for fiscal year 2026, supporting key housing and community development programs amid continued economic strain on vulnerable populations. Carrie Casey, general manager of the Department of Community Services, announced …
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity has received a $1,248,610 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide low-income seniors with safety and accessibility improvements — such as grab bars, railings and lever-handled doorknobs — so they can age in place. “With this grant, the three Delaware Habitats will … complete 180 low-barrier, high-impact home modifications over the course …
