Social services / Counseling

With dignity and respect, the Community Resource Center helps  individuals and families get to the next step of their journey towards  self-sufficiency and stability. 

First  State was the first, and remains the only, Community Action Agency in  the State of  Delaware.  Formed in 1965  as the Sussex County Community  Action Agency by a group of concerned citizens, we have grown to  encompass the entire State, offering a diverse array of programs that  target the root causes of poverty.  Still going strong after 57 years! 

We solicit, collect, purchase and warehouse food from farmers,  manufacturers, brokers, wholesalers, retailers and others in the food  industry and redistribute it to partners that provide free food to the  hungry. In addition to our partnerships, we also distribute food through  home delivery partnerships, mobile pantries and food pantries at our  Newark and Milford facilities. We take a multi-pronged approach to  alleviating hunger. We also offer workforce training programs, financial  coaching, nutrition education and benefits outreach. 

Grace-to-Grace  Parenting Pathways empowers parents and strengthens family dynamics  through education, support, and community connection. Our mission is to  help families thrive, creating stronger relationships and brighter  futures for children and parents. 

IAMMSK is a collective of diverse women with a mission to guide the next generations of young girls, teens and women with a variety of holistic programming to reach their highest potential as Responsible, Resilient, Respectful women.

Jewish Family Services of Delaware (JFS) is a place where all members of  our community can receive help and support to overcome life’s  challenges and cope with difficult situations. JFS is committed to  providing the highest quality services available in our area, with  compassion and respect for everyone.  Our mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and the community by providing counseling and support services. 

While SERCAP was founded in Virginia in 1969, the agency expanded its  service region into seven (7) southeastern states in the mid-1990s.  Currently, SERCAP’s Delaware Team is based out of the Town of Frankford  in Sussex County, and serves the state of Delaware and the Eastern Shore  of Maryland.

SERCAP's Regional Program provides training,  technical, and financial assistance to rural communities,  water/wastewater treatment facilities, public and private utilities,  public service authorities (PSAs), planning district commissions (PDCs),  etc. to support water/wastewater infrastructure projects, community  development, and economic development. SERCAP's technical assistance  (TA) helps rural communities and water/wastewater systems to build  capacity, become self-sustaining, and achieve or maintain compliance  with local, state, and federal regulations.

SERCAP’s Delaware office offers a special Septic System Pump-Out Program, only available to Delaware residents.

Springboard Delaware gives light at the end of the tunnel for an end to homelessness through housing + services that restore dignity, build stability, and foster self-sufficiency. Creating the conditions for human and community flourishing. We aim for Functional Zero in Delaware by 2035, where homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring.t

Our mission is to "prepare youth, adults, and their families for successful lives"  by providing them with academic, social, and emotional tools. The  organization uses creative approaches in mentoring and education to help  individuals become healthy, productive, and responsible citizens 

At our core, we  embrace the philosophy of 'aging in place', supporting our elderly  neighbors to live independently in their cherished homes for as long as  possible. While transportation and home services are essential aspects  of our mission, we go beyond just providing practical help with other  services. We are a nexus of relationships, fostering connections that  enrich lives and create a sense of belonging.  

We provide support for formerly incarcerated individuals, including housing & job readiness programs.  

Women Beyond Measures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated  to supporting women and families as they navigate major life  transitions. Through case management, educational programming, and  community support, we provide individuals with the tools, guidance, and  resources they need to build stability and move forward with confidence.