Our History
West End Neighborhood House was founded in 1883 to help struggling immigrant families in Wilmington, Delaware get the tools they needed to achieve their dreams. Over the years, its focus has been continually re-evaluated and adapted to meet the changing needs of the surrounding community.
From its inception until after World War I, West End operated as a settlement house. During the depression, it helped struggling families through hard times. Through the World War II years, West End offered support to newly working women through increased childcare and services. After World War II, it met the many needs of the homecoming servicemen and their burgeoning families. During the 1960s, programs at West End began to attract a greater diversity of people. Today, the depth and diversity of services and programs that West End offers reflect our long and successful history of serving our community.
Our History
1880s * WWI * Great Depression * 1940s and '50s * 1960s, '70s and '80s * Today