Central Delaware Housing Collaborative - House of Hope

04/24/2026

Every woman deserves a safe place to land—and together, we can make that happen. 🤍

In Delaware, hundreds of individuals face homelessness every night. Through House of Hope, women are given not just shelter, but real support to move from crisis to stability—restoring independence, dignity, and hope.

✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening as we raise critical funds to continue this life-changing work:

📍 House of Hope Gala Event
🗓 Saturday, May 23, 2026
📍 Modern Maturity Center, Dover, DE
⏰ 6:00 PM Cocktail Hour | 7:00 PM Dinner
🎶 Featuring live entertainment by Joe Baione

Your presence helps ensure no woman is turned away when she needs help most.

Scan the QR code or reach out for tickets—we would love to see you there. 💫

04/17/2026

03/04/2026

For the next 24 hours, your donation matters more than ever.
No gift is too small. Every contribution moves someone closer to stability and strength.
Will you stand with us today?
Donate. Share. Support. 💙
Together, we can turn 24 hours into a lifetime of change.

💙 24 HOURS. ONE MISSION. COUNTLESS LIVES CHANGED. 💙 Today, we invite you to be a part of something powerful. The House of Hope 24-Hour Giving Campaign is her...

05/17/2025

We are incredibly honored and grateful to be selected as one of the 2025 grant recipients by the Fund for Women at the Delaware Community Foundation!

Thank you for believing in our mission at Central Delaware Housing Collaborative. This generous grant will directly support our continued efforts to empower women and girls in Delaware, helping us provide stable housing, life skills, and supportive services to those in need.

A special thank you to ourr Board Chair Larry Merchant and Vice Chair Paulette Winkfield for their leadership and support.

We’re proud to be part of this impactful network of organizations making a difference across the state!

04/17/2025

Central Delaware Housing Collaborative is a program designed for single women in Kent County. Central Delaware Housing Collaborative consists of one emergency shelter (House of Hope) and two transitional houses. Clients are referred to House of Hope through the Housing Alliance or the State of Delaw...

03/26/2025

We’re opening our doors and inviting YOU in!

Join us at House of Hope for an Open House on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM!

Come learn more about the services we provide, the lives we impact, and how we’re working to make a difference in our community. You’ll have a chance to tour the facility, meet our amazing team, and see the work we do firsthand.

Location:
House of Hope
801 West Division Street
Dover, DE 19904

Please RSVP to: [email protected]

We can’t wait to meet you—hope to see you there!

03/03/2025

📢 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team at House of Hope!



House of Hope is looking for a dedicated Overnight Residential Specialist to join our team! If you're passionate about helping others and making a difference in the community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.



📌 Position: Overnight Residential Specialist

⏰ Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 10 PM - 6 AM (set schedule)

📍 Location: House of Hope, Central Delaware Housing Collaborative

💼 Additional hours may be available!



As an Overnight Residential Specialist, you’ll help ensure a safe and supportive environment for our residents, assist with crisis intervention if needed, and provide general oversight during overnight hours.



✨ Qualifications & Requirements:

✅ Compassionate and reliable

✅ Experience in human services, social work, or a related field (preferred but not required)

✅ Ability to stay awake and alert throughout the shift

✅ Strong communication and problem-solving skills



Interested? Send your resume or email your interest to 📧 [email protected]



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02/19/2025

🌸 A Heartfelt Thank You! 🌸

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Jenmore Florists in Dover for their generous donation of beautiful carnation flowers and to Christian Mart in Smyrna for their thoughtful donation of roses. Your kindness brings warmth and joy to our shelter, reminding our clients that they are loved and valued.

A huge shoutout as well to our incredible shelter staff, who always go above and beyond to support our clients with compassion and dedication. Your hard work does not go unnoticed!

And last but certainly not least, we want to thank Mr. White for his unwavering generosity in providing care packages for our clients. Your continuous support makes a world of difference in their lives.

It takes a community to uplift and support those in need, and we are so grateful for each of you who make that possible. 💙

01/13/2025

01/13/2025

Hello everyone! It’s been a while since our last update, but we want to assure you that Central Delaware Housing Collaborative and House of Hope are still actively pursuing our mission to provide safe, supportive housing and essential services to those in need.

Over the past several months, we’ve continued to offer transitional and emergency shelter to single women experiencing homelessness. Our dedicated team and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure our residents have access to case management, life skills workshops, and a supportive community to help them on their journey to stability and independence.

We are grateful for the ongoing support from our community, and we look forward to sharing more updates and success stories with you soon. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to make a difference in the lives of so many!

Stay tuned for more updates, and feel free to reach out if you’d like to learn more about how you can support our mission.