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A few years ago, Crystal came to us during a particularly difficult season of her life. At the time, she felt like she had nowhere else to turn, and the people around her couldn't seem to see past their assumptions. As she put it, "Many couldn't believe that someone who looked like me could be in need." That combination of struggling and  struggling alone is one of the hardest things a person can face. It increases how vulnerable they feel and makes asking for help even more

Fifteen years ago, John Reed nearly lost his home to foreclosure. "My wife and I didn't have a HUD-certified housing counselor to guide us," John recalls. "We ended up making some tough and unnecessary decisions simply because we didn't have the right information." That painful experience changed everything for him. Today, as Neighborhood House's Director of Comprehensive Housing Counseling, John makes sure families can easily access the resources and guidance he would have b

Recently, we asked Beverly Beckles, our Youth Development Director, to take us behind the scenes of our Before and Aftercare Program. The goal was simple: help us better understand what makes those out-of-school hours at Neighborhood House so transformative for kids. Of all the things that stood out in Beverly’s answers, perhaps the most significant was that there are some students who don’t always want to leave at the end of the day. When their parents arrive for pickup, the

Most people know Alison Windle as Neighborhood House's Executive Director. What they might not know? She's also an avid fisherwoman who has competed in tournaments with the Upper Eastern Shore Anglers. "Anything to do with the Chesapeake Bay suits me," Alison says — whether that's fishing, gardening, or creating flower arrangements inspired by the natural beauty around her. But as much as she loves the Bay, it's the work happening at Neighborhood House that really lights her

Across Delaware, conversations are happening around kitchen tables and in grocery store aisles. Parents are quietly calculating budgets, wondering what happens if November food assistance doesn't arrive. Seniors are making mental notes of which bills they might need to delay. Working families who are already stretching every dollar are facing a new kind of stress about something as basic as putting food on the table. The ongoing federal government shutdown has put November SN

We're pleased to announce that this position has been filled. To all who applied, thank you. We're grateful for your interest in being part of the Neighborhood House team. At Neighborhood House, we know that meaningful work happens when passionate people come together. We're seeking an Administrative Associate to join our team of changemakers — someone who thrives on the details that move our mission forward. What This Role Entails This is not your typical administrative rol

Neighborhood House has earned a 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency — the highest level of recognition Candid awards to nonprofits. We...

Neighborhood House serves our community in many ways, but our Family Services program meets people at particularly vulnerable moments. I...

For nearly three decades, Neighborhood House has served the Middletown area through every phase of its transformation. We've watched...