News
Georgetown Town Council denies request for Homeless Shelter Rehab
On January 25, 2012, the Georgetown Town Council voted to override the Planning Commission’s January 18 decision to approve Sussex Community Crisis Housing Services’ (SCCHS) request for a conditional use permit (CASE #2011-02). This application proposes to replace existing buildings on their property with new, well-designed, energy-efficient buildings to be built through the charitable donation of a local Georgetown family, constructed in conjunction with Milford Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) a respected, seasoned local housing developer.
posted Fri, Feb 10, 2012
Continuum of Care Renewals Announced
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $5.1 million to renew funding to 23 homeless programs operating in Delaware. The funding announced today will ensure these housing and service programs remain operating in 2012 and are a critical part of the Obama Administration’s strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness.
posted Tue, Dec 20, 2011
Integrating Housing and Social Services Conference Materials
On November 15, 2011 the Homeless Planning Council and Delaware - NAHRO sponsored a one-day housing conference. The materials from that event are posted on this page.
posted Mon, Nov 21, 2011
Continuum of Care Application Available for Public Review
On October 26, 2011 the Homeless Planning Council of Delaware submitted the 2011 Continuum of Care application for funding of Supportive Housing Programs from U.S. Housing and Urban Development. The application can be accessed by opening the full article.
posted Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Kermit the Frog Does Homeless Advocacy, Sort Of
Sometimes, the best advocacy for the homeless has nothing to do with homeless people. Take, for example, this video that's taking the Internet by storm. In it, a man who appears to be panhandling is filmed doing a truly rousing lip dub of Queen and David Bowie's "Under Pressure," with two Kermit the Frog puppets as vocalists.
posted Tue, Oct 4, 2011
Continuum of Care Request For Proposal Released
On Tuesday, September 6, 2011, the Homeless Planning Council of Delaware released a Request For Proposal for $300,557 for a new permanent housing program for homeless persons in Delaware. See the Public Notice by clicking above.
posted Mon, Sep 5, 2011
Unsheltered People Need Housing During Hurricane Irene
Homeless Service Providers throughout the State will be opening their doors to house the unsheltered during Hurricane Irene. For a listing of open programs, please click here.
posted Thu, Aug 25, 2011
HPC on Content Delaware
Find out more about the Homeless Planning Council of Delaware in Content Delaware's Non-Profit Spotlight.
posted Mon, Aug 8, 2011
Ministry of Caring’s Expansion Projects
As nonprofit groups struggle with declining donations and tight budgets -- with some even merging, consolidating or closing sites -- the Ministry of Caring is undergoing a multimillion-dollar expansion. The nonprofit ministry has a $5 million array of renovation and construction projects under way, with old facilities being redone and new ones created, including a full-time volunteer corps site. All the work is paid for already with a variety of grants.
posted Wed, Jun 15, 2011
DSHA Bond Bill Hearing Article
On May 4, 2011, Delaware State Housing Authority presented their capital budget proposal to Delaware's Joint Committee on Capital Improvements. As part of DSHA's request, they are asking for $1.5 million to begin operations of a State Rental Assistance Program.
posted Thu, May 5, 2011
HPC’s 2011 Annual Meeting is a huge success!
On Tuesday, April 11, 2011 the Homeless Planning Council hosted its Annual Meeting at the Dover Sheraton Hotel. Nearly 100 people attended the meeting.
posted Fri, Apr 8, 2011
General Assistance Article
Of the 3,700 people who now get general assistance, about 1,100 are homeless, said Susan Starrett, executive director of the Homeless Planning Council of Delaware. Starrett's council surveyed the organizations it works with statewide -- more than 25 serve the state's homeless population. Officials of those organizations estimated that 10 percent to 20 percent of the people they serve would be eligible for other income such as Supplemental Security Income or veterans benefits.
posted Mon, Mar 28, 2011
Newark Empowerment Center also operates a Code Purple shelter in Newark.
Contact Friendship House for more information. 302-652-8278.
posted Wed, Dec 29, 2010
Salvation Army starts Code Purple shelter in Wilmington for single men and women.
posted Wed, Dec 29, 2010
Connections Opens Homeless Cafe
An around the clock drop-in center for homeless persons in Wilmington.
posted Wed, Dec 29, 2010
Independent Living Services through Division of Family Services
Help to identify youth who may be eligible for independent living services.
posted Wed, Dec 29, 2010
RHD’s One Step Away, Philly’s first street newspaper, expands to Wilmington, Del.
posted Wed, Dec 22, 2010
Updated Housing in a Hurry Brochure
A Guide to Finding Room in Delaware
posted Mon, Dec 13, 2010
