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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

There's a verse in the Bible I come back to often: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). This week, that verse came to mind again as I looked at what our Middletown team was able to accomplish last year. In 2025, they served nearly a thousand of our M.O.T. area neighbors — 969 to be exact. They gave out more than 5,000 bags of food and made sure 185 families had gifts under their Christma

As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what this community has made possible. This year, hundreds of families found support and encouragement at Neighborhood House. Children had safe, empowering environments to learn and grow. First-time homebuyers got the keys to their new houses. Seniors received the help they needed to maintain their stability. And through it all, our neighbors were reminded that they're not alone — that there are people who truly care abou

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is share what we know. That's the lesson our Comprehensive Housing Counseling team keeps coming back to as they guide clients through the homebuying process. This year, 70 people participated in housing education workshops at Neighborhood House — both the eHome online course and virtual Homebuyer Education Seminars. When we asked Renee White , our Housing Administrator, what she'd want everyone to know about the value of these progr