OUR SERVICES
How We Help
The Impact
17,000 lives impact just last year.
Taking that first step—asking for help, walking through our doors, or choosing a new path—takes immense courage. At Friendship House, we meet people in those vulnerable moments with dignity, compassion, and unwavering support. Each of our services is a lifeline, designed to offer stability today and hope for tomorrow.
HOW WE HELP
Our Services
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Comprehensive Case Management
We help clients access resources, secure vital documents like birth certificates and identification, and address barriers to employment and housing, supporting their journey to independence.
Financial Assistance
We help prevent houselessness and homelessness and support stability through emergency financial aid to avoid eviction, utility shut-offs, provide transportation, and access essential supplies.
Hospitality & Supportive Services
We offer weekday hospitality, access to restrooms and technology, help with vital records, transportation, and medical expenses, plus referrals for food, clothing, and health care.
Transitional Housing
We offer subsidized housing with individualized support to help residents heal, grow, and transition to independent living with confidence, stability, long-term success, and renewed purpose.
Life Skills & Job Training
We empower individuals, especially women reentering from incarceration, with job readiness training, digital literacy, resume support, and housing navigation to build confidence, and a stable path forward.
Clothing Bank & Distribution
We provide new or gently used clothing for work, school, and daily life, ensuring dignity and comfort for individuals and families across Delaware through accessible, year-round support during times of need.
Seasonal Programming
We offer critical emergency services to support our community during the most extreme weather conditions, providing shelter, basic necessities, and safety during the coldest and hottest times of year.
Volunteer Opportunities
We create meaningful ways for community members to give back. Whether serving meals, sorting clothing, or mentoring, your time and presence make a lasting impact on neighbors in need.
by the numbers
Lives Touched.
Communities Impacted.
Hope Restored.
Behind every data point is a story of resilience, community, and change. These figures represent the thousands of lives impacted through Friendship House programs—each one a step toward stability, community dignity, and belonging.
2024
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
81
program participants
17
graduates
43
people remain in program
2023
EMPOWERMENT CENTERS
3,280 people served
Wilmington
1,260 people served
Newark
739 people served
Middletown
411 people served
Boxwood
2024
CLOTHING BANK
12,561*
people received clothing *including school uniforms
104,619*
items distributed
*including school uniforms
2023
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
$254,685
distributed to 4,013 Delawareans
900+ households
received rent and utility bill assistance
1,725 individuals
received assistance with fines, fees, and documentation
