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On Saturday, May 2, Neighborhood House is joining nonprofits from across the Wilmington area for the 2026 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community at Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park. If you're not familiar with the Highmark Walk, it's an annual fundraising walk that brings communities together to support local health and human service organizations. Highmark underwrites all event costs, which means every dollar raised by participants goes directly to the nonprofit they choose to

More than three decades. That's how long Cynthia Williams has been showing up for the youth of Neighborhood House — not just as our Youth Program Coordinator, but as a steady source of compassion and wise counsel. "After 31 years, what I love most about my job is the opportunity to serve and inspire young people," Cynthia says. "The greatest joy for me is watching the youth grow, learn, and succeed." For Cynthia, the real wins are the moments of connection and growth that hap

Each spring, we release an Impact Report that provides a snapshot of how Neighborhood House made a difference during the previous calendar year. The numbers matter, and they always will. But numbers only tell you what happened. They don’t tell you who made it happen or why it matters so much. So this year we wanted to pull back the curtain even further and give you greater insight into the work that's happening across New Castle County. Our 2025 Impact Report still has th

If you’re struggling to pay your utility bill, help is available. Our community has been hit hard by rising energy costs, and no one should have to choose between heating their home and putting food on the table. Start with the resources below, and if you need more support, we’re here.   Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund One-time assistance up to $500 for eligible Delmarva Power electric and gas customers; available to households up to 350% of the federal poverty level ($54

Once a year we come together to celebrate the good work that's both behind and ahead of us, and this year’s Annual Meeting comes at a unique time in our organization’s history. It’s our last gathering before we celebrate 100 years of serving our neighbors. Join us on Thursday, March 26th, from 11 AM to 2 PM, as we look back at the moments and milestones that defined 2025 and look ahead to our centennial year. “Our Annual Meeting is one of my favorite days of the year," says B

On March 5-6, nonprofits across Delaware will come together for Do More 24 — a statewide day of giving that brings communities together to support the causes they care about. For Neighborhood House, it's an opportunity to strengthen something we've been doing for nearly 100 years: meeting families where they are and helping them move toward stability and success. But what does that actually look like in practice? More Than a Single Solution At Neighborhood House, we believe

Due to circumstances we could have never foreseen, we had to make the difficult decision to postpone Brewing for a Better Community. The good news? We have every reason to believe that one of our favorite events of the year will happen. We just don't know when. Once we have a date, we'll be sure to share it. More than anything, we appreciate your understanding. We're genuinely sorry we can't gather at the Carter Farm this April, but we remain optimistic that we'll be back the

We get it — you're busy. Between work, family, and other commitments, you might feel like sitting through a 2-hour seminar isn't the best use of your time. Life doesn't slow down just because you're thinking about buying a house. But ask our Housing Administrator Renee White and she'll tell you: those who attend leave with a much better understanding of what’s possible. "Knowledge is powerful," Renee says. "Most participants seemed surprised that the information they receive

In 2024, only 26% of Delaware students entering fourth grade were reading at or above grade level. That's three out of four kids who are not where they need to be when it comes to literacy. Summer often makes things worse. When school lets out, many children lose months of progress. By the time they're back in the classroom, they're already behind. Get Delaware Reading is a statewide effort to change that. Instead of watching kids fall behind, community organizations across