Grants Announced to Support Homeless Services in Delaware
January 4, 2024/
In Delaware, funding has been provided to help the homeless. The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) have announced that a combined total of $1.075 million in grants has been awarded to selected nonprofit organizations to support initiatives in Delaware that lead to stable housing for individuals and families who are homeless or determined to be at risk of homelessness.
Additional Information:
| Home4Good grants are supported by the following FHLBank member financial institutions: |
| Artisans’ Bank Community First Fund Del-One Federal Credit Union Erie Family Life Insurance Company First Citizens Community Bank LINKBANK New York Life Insurance & Annuity Company Santander Bank, N.A.Tidemark Federal Credit Union Asian Bank Community Powered Federal Credit Union Dover Federal Credit Union Erie Insurance Company Fulton Bank Meridian Bank Pioneer Appalachia Federal Credit Union Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB Community Bank of Delaware County Bank Ephrata National Bank Erie Insurance Exchange Life Insurance Company of North America Millers Capital Insurance Company QBE Insurance CorporationTD Bank, NA |
| Home4Good was established by FHLBank and has been combined with DSHA funds to combat homelessness with the support of FHLBank member financial institutions. The funding is distributed as grants to organizations that help individuals retain or find housing, provide supportive services, or address other unmet needs within the existing homeless provider network. Home4Good is one of several ways that FHLBank partners with its members to provide needed funding and support communities. |
| The funding will be used to address four key areas: homelessness prevention, homelessness diversion, rapid re-housing, and innovation. 14 programs from 10 organizations in the state will receive funding.These organizations include: |
| Brandywine Counseling and Community ServicesLutheran Community Services, IncCatholic Charities, IncMinistry of Caring, IncFamily Promise of Northern NCCPeople’s Place IISalvation ArmyThe Way HomeWest End Neighborhood House, IncYWCA Delaware, Inc. |
| “We’re honored to be a part of this initiative and proud to support the organizations working to address homelessness through a multitude of different approaches,” said DSHA Director Eugene R. Young, Jr. “From rapid re-housing to innovation, each program plays a valuable role in ensuring Delawareans have access to housing opportunities and support services.” |
 “Through partnership with DSHA, FHLBank members provided $500,000 this year to 14 Delaware programs/projects,” said FHLBank President and Chief Executive Officer, Winthrop Watson. “These combined funds are directed toward local service organizations helping those experiencing homelessness.” |
