Several federal funding initiatives have been announced to support community services and development. Representative Nydia Velazquez secured $1 million for the relocation of St. Nicks Alliance's Workforce Development Center to an upgraded location, enhancing skills training and job placement. Representative Seth Magaziner highlighted the upcoming short stay unit at Butler Hospital, which will expand behavioral health services and reduce ER wait times. Senator Tom Carper, along with Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, announced $1.9 million in funding for the New Castle County HOPE Center, which has provided shelter for over 4,000 homeless individuals and 2,500 people in recent years. Additionally, Senator Carper, Representative Blunt Rochester, and Senator Chris Coons secured $1.5 million for Nemours to expand its mental health services for children.
Access to safe and stable housing brings dignity and builds generational wealth. Proud to join @SenatorCarper and @NCCDE today to announce a federal investment in the Hope Center so it can continue to provide its residents with the critical services and transportation they need. https://t.co/5JjRBapVko
I’ve long worked to improve Delaware's mental health services, especially for our children. That’s why I was glad to work with @RepLBR and @ChrisCoons to secure $1.5M to help @Nemours build their team of mental health providers, and today, I’m proud to see this funding in action. https://t.co/urOMpGzsHQ
In just the last few years, the New Castle County HOPE Center has provided shelter for 4,044 people experiencing homelessness in our community. Today, I’m proud to join @RepLBR to announce that we have secured $1.9M to help the HOPE Center fulfill its life-changing mission. https://t.co/0dTugG631A
In just the last few years, the New Castle County HOPE Center has provided shelter for over 2,500 people experiencing homelessness in our community. Today, I’m proud to join @RepLBR to announce that we have secured $1.9M to help the HOPE Center fulfill its life-changing mission. https://t.co/BL6Qww18F1
Coming soon: @ButlerHospital's new short stay unit, made possible in part by federal funding. This facility will expand access to behavioral health services and reduce wait times at the ER. I will keep fighting to ensure Rlers have access to the best possible care. https://t.co/84RSh9NvBU
I was honored to secure $1 M for @stnicksalliance to help fund the relocation of its Workforce Development Center to an upgraded location. The center is changing lives by providing in-demand skills training and credentials needed to secure living wage jobs! https://t.co/GtQEztStr3