vNew Castle County officials announced this week that they have secured $9.6 million in federal funding to launch the Family Hope Project this fall. (Photo courtesy newcastlede.gov)

New Castle County moves forward with Family HOPE Project to support homeless families

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

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 …