Why Should Delaware Care? Homelessness has increased in Delaware by 16% since last year. With the number of unhoused residents rising, the need for more support in the First State is critical. In an attempt to find new solutions, New Castle County has decided to test a pilot program that would involve using federal dollars to provide cash assistance and support to unhoused families through the HOPE Center.
Last year, New Castle County announced that it would receive an $11 million federal grant to provide services for homeless families. But, to get that money, county officials first need to raise private dollars to prove the effectiveness of their plan, which aims to increase permanent housing placements and decrease shelter stays.
County leaders call it an innovative model that leverages the wealth of private foundations to access government funding…