United Way of Delaware County

Allocations and distributions to United Way Delaware County (uwdc) partner agencies and other nonprofit organizations that provide services and programs to the individuals that are in need of help by improving education, financial stability and health in the community. One of our initiatives is the strengthening families resource center. In 2017, uwdc, in partnership with Delaware city schools, opened the strengthening families hub at a community school facility. This hub is a one-stop social service center for families in crisis but also serves as an enrichment center for teens that need a safe place to build positive relationships, get food, complete homework and grow interests in art, books, science and running among many other opportunities. Under one roof, we have a food pantry, diaper bank, mental health center, teen room, stem education center, free store, rent and utility assistance, free school supplies and visiting partners such as jfs, medical clinics and more. Other priority initiatives include Delaware County hunger alliance, Delaware County coalition against human trafficking, women's leadership network, pathways to hope, and supplies for scholars.

Federal emergency rental assistance program (erap) administration. We have been administering the federal money allocated to Delaware County. During fye 6.30.22, we provided rent and utility assistance to 1,000 households. We hired four, full - time, temporary navigators to provide case management and utilize the available funding to keep families and individuals adversely affected by covid in their homes with their utilities turned on. The total amount designated for Delaware County was $5.9 million for era 1 and $4.7 million for era 2, with an allowable 10% to be utilized to cover the administrative costs. Between july 1, 2021 and june 30, 2022 $7,558,881 was administered for rent and utility assistance through this program.