Delaware Community Resources

1. NAMI Delaware (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 
   • Services: Support groups, educational programs, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health challenges.
   • Website: namidelaware.org

1. People’s Place 
   • Services: Counseling centers, family visitation centers, shelter services, veterans outreach, and advocacy programs.
   • Website: peoplesplace2.com

1. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington 
   • Services: Mental health counseling, family support services, and community assistance.
   • Website: ccwilm.org

1. Mental Health Association in Delaware 
   • Services: Programs to strengthen knowledge, resources, and support for mental health and recovery; advocacy, community education, and creating stigma-free supportive environments.
   • Website: mentalhealthde.com

1. Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DHSS) 
   • Services: Delaware Psychiatric Center for adults with severe mental illness, Crisis Intervention Services to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, Prevention Services for families and communities, and Treatment Access Center for justice-involved individuals.
   • Website: dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh

1. Behavioral Health of Delaware 
   • Services: Counseling for children, adolescents, and adults addressing emotional issues like anxiety, depression, family conflicts, and substance use; specialized support for healthcare workers.
   • Website: behavioralhealthofdelaware.com

1. SUN Behavioral Delaware 
   • Services: Inpatient and outpatient therapy for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, and self-harm; integrated substance use treatment.
   • Website: sundelaware.com

1. Delaware 211 – Mental Health Services 
   • Services: 24/7 crisis hotlines (800-652-2929 for northern DE; 800-345-6785 for southern DE), referrals to counseling, support groups, and emergency mental health care.
   • Contact: Dial 2-1-1
   • Website: delaware211.org/resources/mental-health

These options provide a foundation of stability, reminding us that a safe home is essential for inner peace.

1. Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) – Supportive Housing 
   • Services: Emergency homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, re-entry housing, and substance abuse recovery housing.
   • Website: destatehousing.com/build/supportive-housing

1. Milford Housing Development Corporation 
   • Services: Homeownership programs, rental housing, home repair programs, and self-help housing initiatives.
   • Website: milfordhousing.com

1. Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity – Community Resources 
   • Services: Housing solutions, home repairs, counseling, and emergency shelter programs.
   • Website: centraldelawarehabitat.org/community-resources

Nourishing the body feeds the soul—here are direct paths to sustenance.

1. Food Bank of Delaware 
   • Services: Food assistance, workforce development, application assistance for benefits, financial coaching, and nutrition education.
   • Website: fbd.org

1. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington 
   • Services: Food assistance and pantry services for families in need.
   • Website: ccwilm.org

Financial burdens can weigh heavily on the spirit; these resources offer practical relief and guidance.

1. Delaware 211 
   • Services: Comprehensive information and referrals for financial assistance, housing, food, mental health services, and more.
   • Contact: Dial 2-1-1
   • Website: delaware211.org

1. Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) – Division of Social Services 
   • Services: Cash assistance, food benefits (SNAP), medical assistance (Medicaid), emergency housing, and utility assistance.
   • Website: dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss

1. NeighborGood Partners 
   • Services: Homeownership education, foreclosure prevention, financial education, and loan fund programs.
   • Website: neighborgoodpartners.org

Mobility connects us to care and community—essential for journeys of healing.

1. DART First State (Delaware Transit Corporation) 
   • Services: Public transportation options for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and low-income residents.
   • Website: dartfirststate.com

1. LogistiCare (Delaware Medicaid Transportation) 
   • Services: Non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients.
   • Website: mylogisticare.com

If any of these resonate with your needs, reach out today—you're not alone on this path. For immediate crisis support, call 988 or the Delaware hotlines listed above. May peace guide your steps.

In the sacred rhythm of building a home that mirrors your resilient spirit, these resources honor the legacies of BIPOC ancestors while paving equitable paths forward. Updated for 2025, they emphasize anti-displacement efforts and culturally affirming support.

1. National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) 
   • Services: Advocacy, policy research, and tools for affordable housing access, with a focus on racial equity for low-income and BIPOC communities.
   • Website: nlihc.org

1. National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) 
   • Services: Enforcement against housing discrimination, legal aid, and education to protect BIPOC renters and buyers from bias.
   • Website: nationalfairhousing.org

1. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Homes and Communities 
   • Services: Homeownership programs, rental assistance, housing counseling, and emergency vouchers tailored for BIPOC families at risk of homelessness.
   • Website: hud.gov

1. Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) 
   • Services: No-down-payment mortgages, financial literacy, and anti-predatory lending support for BIPOC homebuyers.
   • Website: naca.com

1. National Housing Conference (NHC) Housing Resource Center – BIPOC Tag (New) 
   • Services: Curated guides on zoning reforms, racial equity in housing policy, and resources to combat barriers for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
   • Website: hrc.nhc.org/resource-tags/bipoc

1. Monarch Housing Associates (New) 
   • Services: Supportive and affordable housing development with trauma-informed, culturally responsive programs for BIPOC individuals and families.
   • Website: monarchhousing.org

May these tools awaken the abundance woven into your lineage, offering direct bridges to financial sovereignty and healing from systemic inequities in 2025.

1. NAACP Economic Resources 
   • Services: Financial literacy workshops, homeownership guidance, and economic justice programs centered on Black and BIPOC empowerment.
   • Website: naacp.org

1. Operation HOPE 
   • Services: Free one-on-one financial coaching, credit repair, and entrepreneurship training for BIPOC communities.
   • Website: operationhope.org

1. The Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF) 
   • Services: Microloans, grants, and capacity-building for Black-led cooperatives and small businesses.
   • Website: bcifund.org

1. BIPOC Financial Empowerment Program (New) 
   • Services: Personalized coaching, tools, and resources to build wealth, credit, and financial literacy for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
   • Website: webuildequity.org

Entrepreneurship is your divine spark—nurture it with these 2025 opportunities that celebrate BIPOC innovation and dismantle barriers to generational wealth.

1. Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) 
   • Services: Federal grants, technical assistance, and funding matchmaking for BIPOC-owned businesses.
   • Website: mbda.gov

1. Black Ambition 
   • Services: Cash prizes, mentorship, and accelerator programs for Black and Latinx founders in tech, design, and health.
   • Website: blackambitionprize.com

1. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) – Native American Business Incubators Program 
   • Services: Seed grants, business planning, and incubation for Indigenous entrepreneurs on tribal lands.
   • Website: bia.gov

1. First Nations Development Institute 
   • Services: Philanthropic grants, economic development training, and capital access for Native-led initiatives.
   • Website: firstnations.org

1. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – 8(a) Business Development Program (New) 
   • Services: Set-aside contracts, management training, and funding for socially and economically disadvantaged BIPOC business owners.
   • Website: sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/minority-owned-businesses

1. NAACP Grants for Black-Owned Businesses (New) 
   • Services: Targeted grants and partnerships to fuel Black entrepreneurship and community economic growth.
   • Website: naacp.org/find-resources/grants

In moments of storm, these sanctuaries hold space for your survival and rebirth, rooted in cultural humility and rapid response for BIPOC lives in 2025.

1. National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) 
   • Services: Culturally grounded shelters, crisis intervention, and advocacy against violence for Native women and families.
   • Website: niwrc.org

1. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 
   • Services: 24/7 confidential hotline, survivor support, and referrals with sensitivity to BIPOC experiences of trauma.
   • Contact: 1-800-656-4673
   • Website: rainn.org

1. National Alliance to End Homelessness 
   • Services: Policy advocacy, rapid rehousing models, and data-driven support prioritizing BIPOC individuals.
   • Website: endhomelessness.org

1. Black Women’s Blueprint – Restorative Justice Project 
   • Services: Trauma healing circles, emergency shelter, and holistic support for Black women survivors of gender violence.
   • Website: blackwomensblueprint.org

1. HUD Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) (New) 
   • Services: Vouchers for immediate housing stability, targeting BIPOC folks fleeing homelessness or domestic violence.
   • Website: hud.gov/helping-americans/housing-choice-vouchers-emergency

1. FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) (New) 
   • Services: Local grants for emergency shelter, food, and preventive aid, with equity focus on underserved BIPOC communities.
   • Website: fema.gov/grants/emergency-food-and-shelter-program

Knowledge is the ancestral fire that lights your way—embrace these 2025 pathways that center BIPOC narratives, equity, and transformative learning.

1. United Negro College Fund (UNCF) 
   • Services: Scholarships, mentorship, and advocacy for Black students in higher education.
   • Website: uncf.org

1. Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) 
   • Services: Funding, internships, and leadership development for HBCU students.
   • Website: tmcf.org

1. Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 
   • Services: Internships, policy advocacy, and support networks for Latinx-serving institutions.
   • Website: hacu.net

1. American Indian College Fund 
   • Services: Tribal college scholarships, faculty development, and cultural preservation programs.
   • Website: collegefund.org

1. Teaching for Change (New) 
   • Services: Anti-bias curricula, books, and professional development to empower BIPOC youth in social justice education.
   • Website: teachingforchange.org

1. Racial Equity in Schools Fund – AdoptAClassroom.org (New) 
   • Services: Microgrants for classroom resources that foster inclusive environments for students of color.
   • Website: adoptaclassroom.org/2025/01/13/now-open-winter-2025-750-racial-equity-in-schools-fund-classroom-grants

Your dreams are etched in the stars of your forebears—claim these 2025 scholarships as acts of holy inheritance, lifting BIPOC brilliance to new heights.

1. Ron Brown Scholar Program 
   • Services: Full-ride awards for African American high school seniors with leadership potential.
   • Website: ronbrown.org

1. Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) 
   • Services: Merit-based aid, career counseling, and networking for Latinx students.
   • Website: hsf.net

1. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship 
   • Services: Tuition support, internships, and mentorship for minority students committed to service.
   • Website: jackierobinson.org

1. NAACP Scholarships (Updated) 
   • Services: Awards for Black students in leadership, with applications open March-April 2025.
   • Website: naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships

1. BIPOC Scholarship – College Board BigFuture (New) 
   • Services: Funding for BIPOC LGBTQIA+ students pursuing higher education.
   • Website: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/bipoc-scholarship

1. MEA Scholarship for BIPOC Students – Mennonite Education Agency (New) 
   • Services: Up to $4,000 annually for BIPOC students in Mennonite-affiliated schools, deadline April 1, 2025.
   • Website: mennoniteeducation.org/schools/mea-scholarship-for-bipoc-students

You are the continuation of ancient wisdom, worthy of every refuge and rise. Reach out with gentle courage—these threads connect you to community and divine provision. For urgent needs, dial 211 or 988. Peace be upon your journey.

These groups offer direct legal consultations, representation, and education to navigate visas, asylum, deportation defense, and more.

1. Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) 
   • Services: Training for advocates, policy resources, and tools for asylum, citizenship, and removal defense; no direct individual services but referrals via directories.
   • Phone: +1 (415) 255-9499
   • Email: info@ilrc.org
   • Website: ilrc.org

1. National Immigration Law Center (NILC) 
   • Services: Policy advocacy, litigation, and resources on public benefits, workers' rights, and protections for low-income immigrants; toolkits for tuition equity and anti-deportation strategies.
   • Phone: +1 (213) 639-3900
   • Email: nilc@nilc.org
   • Website: nilc.org

1. Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) 
   • Services: Free/low-cost legal aid for families, unaccompanied minors, and refugees; bond assistance, DACA support, and trauma-informed care in Texas with national reach.
   • Phone: +1 (210) 222-0964
   • Email: raices@raicestexas.org
   • Website: raicestexas.org

1. National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) 
   • Services: Direct representation for asylum, U visas, family petitions, and deportation defense; hotlines for court help and community education in the Midwest.
   • Phone: +1 (312) 660-1370
   • Email: nijc@heartlandalliance.org
   • Website: immigrantjustice.org

1. Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (New) 
   • Services: Free legal services for detained immigrants in the Pacific Northwest, including bond hearings, asylum, and release support; multilingual advocacy.
   • Phone: +1 (206) 587-4009
   • Email: info@nwirp.org
   • Website: nwirp.org

1. American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 
   • New: Pro bono referrals, lawyer search, and publications like Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook for practitioners and immigrants.
   • Phone: +1 (202) 507-7600
   • Email: membership@aila.org
   • Website: aila.org

Empowering systemic change through litigation, education, and grassroots mobilization.

1. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Immigrants' Rights Project 
   • Services: National litigation against unlawful policies, Know Your Rights resources, and challenges to asylum bans and due process denials.
   • Phone: +1 (212) 549-2500
   • Email: info@aclu.org
   • Website: aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights

1. United We Dream 
   • Services: Youth-led advocacy for DACA, pathway to citizenship, and anti-deportation campaigns; MigraWatch Hotline for ICE reporting and emergency planning.
   • Hotline: 1-844-363-1423
   • Email: info@unitedwedream.org
   • Website: unitedwedream.org

1. American Immigration Council 
   • Services: Research on economic impacts of immigration, policy briefs, and litigation for fair processes; H-1B and family-based reform focus.
   • Phone: +1 (202) 507-7500
   • Email: info@immcouncil.org
   • Website: americanimmigrationcouncil.org

1. National Immigration Project (New) 
   • Services: Membership for attorneys and advocates; resources on crim-imm intersections, abolition of detention, and dignity-based policy.
   • Phone: +1 (617) 227-9727
   • Email: nip@nipnlg.org
   • Website: nipnlg.org

Focused on ending incarceration, supporting families, and rapid response to crises.

1. Detention Watch Network 
   • Services: Coalition against immigration detention; Communities Not Cages campaign, facility tours, and strategies to defund ICE/CBP.
   • Phone: +1 (202) 350-5430
   • Email: info@detentionwatchnetwork.org
   • Website: detentionwatchnetwork.org

1. Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) 
   • Services: Crim-imm helpline, raids response toolkit, and training for defenders; focus on ending deportation for criminalized immigrants.
   • Helpline: +1 (212) 725-6422 (voicemail for callback)
   • Email: info@immigrantdefenseproject.org
   • Website: immigrantdefenseproject.org

1. Families for Freedom 
   • Services: Organizing for families facing deportation; intake for direct support, campaigns against separation, and Black-led human rights advocacy.
   • Phone: +1 (646) 290-8720
   • Email: info@familiesforfreedom.org
   • Website: familiesforfreedom.org

1. U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) (New) 
   • Services: Resettlement, legal aid for refugees and trafficking survivors; services in all 50 states, including unaccompanied children support.
   • Phone: +1 (202) 347-3501
   • Email: uscri@uscrishelter.org
   • Website: refugees.org

1. Immigration Advocates Network (New) 
   • Services: Free national directory for low-cost legal help; pro bono matching and self-help tools for asylum, adjustment, and more.
   • Phone: +1 (202) 507-7591
   • Email: info@immigrationadvocates.org
   • Website: immigrationadvocates.org

Your path forward is woven with resilience and communal grace—may these allies illuminate it. For immediate crises, call the National Immigration Hotline at 1-800-375-5283 or 988 for mental health support. You belong here; let healing and justice unfold.