West End Neighborhood House, Wilmington, Delaware

PROGRAMS

Housing and Financial Management

Financial services for your family's future.

The Family Resource Program Provides personalized guidance towards achieving long-term goals for income-eligible individuals in transitional or rental housing units. Budgeting/credit Developing goals for personal growth Employment/Job Training Parenting/Child Care Tenant/Landlord Issues		A long term goal achievement program to assist income eligible renters in advancing towards financial self-sufficiency. Full comprehensive case management, personal resource coordinator, and budget/credit review and evaluation.
Statewide Security Deposit Loan Program Helping families throughout Delaware to relocate into safe, affordable housing. Security deposits Utility deposits Moving vendors Credit establishment/re-establishment		Since 1993, we’ve been helping families throughout the state to relocate into safe, affordable housing. Includes security deposits, utility deposits and moving vendors. Case management, financial education and credit establishment/re-establishment are available for qualified individuals.
Job Start Eliminating the barriers between you and your career. Childcare Transportation Work attire/ equipment Licensing/bonding		Financial opportunities to assist newly employed individuals, or those returning to the workforce, with employment barriers such as childcare, transportation, work attire, equipment, licensing and bonding, etc.
Delawareans $ave! Matched Savings Accounts A special savings account program specifically designed for purchasing a home or continuing your education! All E.I.T.C. eligible families automatically income qualify. Attend 8 hours of financial education classes Enroll and open your account with your counselor Reach your savings goal of $1,500 in 6-36 months Withdraw $3,750 towards your goal		An individual savings account program with matched dollars for each you save up to $1,500. Free workshops covering topics such as understanding credit, money management, and banking. Your counselor will help you work through credit problems and teach you valuable money skills. Use your FREE money for homeownership or education/training.
Crisis Alleviation Immediate assistance for you and your family. Food / Clothing closets Rent / mortgage assistance Utility assistance		Meeting immediate needs such as food, clothing, and periodically offering funds for delinquent rent, mortgage and/or utilities for those in crisis situations.
Housing Counseling Complete comprehensive housing counseling. Pre- and post-mortgage housing counseling Default prevention and beyond Credit /Budgeting counseling		Complete comprehensive housing counseling, including pre-, post-, and default prevention. Beyond credit education, budgeting sessions and step-by-step guidance through the purchase process, we also offer the most effective resources for down payment and settlement assistance.

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