Catholic Charities
KENT COUNTY OFFICE
2099 S Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
302-674-1600
mission: It is the mission of Catholic Charities to address human suffering and to promote and restore the well-being of people and society by providing caring service to families and persons in need; coming together with members of the community to become informed about and to take action on critical social issues; and, advocating publicly.
Cope Purple
1207 E Division St. Dover, DE 19901
1(800)733-6816
mission: Our mission is to help those suffering from homelessness, abuse, financial struggles, drug addiction and those suffering as a result of a pandemic. We provide education, housing solutions, resources, counseling and guidance to overcome their biggest problems.
services: Emergency sanctuary shelter, Workforce program, Kids Camp and educational programs in the arts, Group Home programs, Helpful Stay Program, Incubation program, Free Food Pantry, Free Clothing Pantry, Rescue Bag Program, Quarantine Rescue Bag Program, Hotel Bag Program, Hotel Voucher Program – availability varies by resources, Recovery Assistance Program, Community Meals, Outreaches, Neighbors In Need Re-Entry Program, After School Care Program, Care Ride Program, FireFly Clean-Up Event, Mobile Command and Harm Reduction Unit, Baby Inez Rescue Home, Job Acquisition and Advancement Program
Dover Police Department
The Community Policing Section consists of multiple officers. These officers help to resolve neighborhood/community issues, host and attend various community outreach events and continually work to build relationships between the police and members of the community. The officers meet on a regular basis with apartment managers, neighborhood watch groups and other civic associations. They give safety talks to senior citizens, special presentations at schools, and educate concerned citizens on how to implement and run an effective Neighborhood Watch Program. These officers also teach the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program to apartment managers in Dover. This course instructs property managers in areas of safety by environmental design, how to screen potential applicants and evict non-compliant tenants.
Energize Delaware
302-883-3048
mission: Inspiring sustainable energy solutions for a thriving environment and economy
vision statement: Powering tomorrow with clean, efficient, and affordable energy
Food Bank of Delaware
mission: To provide nutritious foods to Delawareans in need and facilitate long-term solutions to the problems of hunger and poverty through community education and advocacy.
The Food Bank of Delaware offers a variety of programs to support food insecure Delawareans, including food assistance, workforce development, application assistance for benefits, financial coaching and nutrition education. A full review of all programs can be found at our website.
Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center
services: This new comprehensive guide aims to help medicare recipients identify the different types of outpatient and inpatient services that are covered, eligibility, and most importantly how to get help paying for services and medications.
Milford Housing Development Corporation
977 E. Masten Circle, Milford, DE 19963
(302)422-8255
mission: To provide decent, safe, and affordable housing solutions to people of modest means.
NeighborGood Partners
363 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904
Dover Office Phone: 302-678-9400
Dover Office Fax: 302-678-9058
mission: NeighborGood Partners’ mission is to strengthen communities through housing, lending, and education.
services: homeownership education, foreclosure prevention, financial education, real estate development, restoring central Dover, self-help housing, loan fund
People’s Place
Email: info@peoplesplace2.com
Phone: 302-422-8033
Fax: 302-422-8050
mission: People’s Place is dedicated to become the agency of choice to help people find their path to growth and independence. To this end, we identify the social and mental health needs of Delaware residents and facilitate the provision of services to address those needs. We assist the people of our communities by providing high-quality services that promote: Dignity, Empowerment, Independence, Safety, Self-Esteem, Self-Sufficiency
services: Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors), Counseling Centers (Milford, Smyrna, Millsboro and Seaford), Center for Community Justice, Family Visitation Centers (Dover, Milford, and Georgetown), Girls Group Home, Independent Living, SAFE (Shelter, Advocacy, Freedom & Empowerment), Turning Point, Veterans Outreach, Whatcoat Social Services
