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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

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

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

"We are not completely out of the storm yet, but today looks much brighter than yesterday. I can finally see the rainbow on the horizon."...

We're six months into 2025, and here's what I keep coming back to: people still care. They're still showing up for each other. Community...

I woke up this morning thinking about Maria. She came to Neighborhood House with her two children, looking exhausted. After the childcare...

With just a few hours left to go in 2024, I'm full of gratitude for the year that was. Every chance we get to carry out our mission and...

"For me and the kids, Neighborhood House is family."   In just nine words, Donna captures the heart behind our mission. And this heart...

Earlier this year, my team and I embarked on a values discovery process. It was a great experience for all of us, one that was driven by...

As we wrap up our 60 Day Chiller Challenge , I want to express my gratitude for your engagement throughout this campaign. Your...

It's hard to believe we're already 35 days into our 60 Day Chiller Challenge. I wanted to touch base and give you a quick update on where...

As summer temperatures continue to soar, we’re facing a critical challenge, one that threatens our ability to serve our community. Our...

Yesterday, it was 96° in Wilmington, and our building’s aging chiller — the core of our air conditioning system — couldn’t keep up. The...

Have you ever thought about giving a few hours of your time to empower the next generation? If you believe, like we do, in the potential...

Let me just say right up front that your involvement in Neighborhood House's work brings change that resonates throughout our community,...

As we embrace the possibilities of 2024, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve been on over the last twelve months....

With the holiday season in full swing, I realize you're reading this at a time when we’re all a little busier than normal. As we count...

Today’s a day of celebration and gratitude. The culmination of our Revive the Ride campaign is here, and we couldn't be more thrilled to...

Today I’m reaching out to share something very close to my heart and integral to what we do here at Neighborhood House. Our Adopt A Family...