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The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) are excited to announce that a combined total of $1.45 million has been awarded to selected nonprofit organizations to support initiatives in Delaware that lead to stable housing for individuals and families who are homeless or determined to be at-risk of homelessness.

Home4Good grants in Delaware are supported by the following FHLBank member financial institutions: Artisans’ Bank; Community Powered Federal Credit Union; County Bank; Dover Federal Credit Union; First Citizens Community Bank; Fulton Bank; Life Insurance Company of North America Millers Capital Insurance Company; New York Life Insurance & Annuity Company; Orrstown Bank and PNC Bank, National Association.

Home4Good was established by FHLBank and has been combined with DSHA funds to combat homelessness with the support of FHLBank member financial institutions. The funding is distributed as grants to organizations that help individuals retain or find housing, provide supportive services, or address other unmet needs within the existing homeless provider network. Home4Good is one of several ways that FHLBank partners with its members to provide needed funding and support communities.

The funding will be used to address four key areas: homelessness prevention, homelessness diversion, rapid re-housing, and innovation. 16 programs from 11 organizations will receive funding. These organizations include:

• AIDS Delaware
• Brandywine Counseling and Community Services
• Catholic Charities, Inc.
• Delaware HIV Services
• Family Promise of Northern NCC
• Lutheran Community Services, Inc.
• Ministry of Caring, Inc.
• The Salvation Army Delaware
• West End Neighborhood House, Inc.
• YMCA of Delaware
• YWCA Delaware, Inc.

“At DSHA, we have seen firsthand how these Home4Good grants improve the lives of Delaware families,” said DSHA Director, Cynthia Karnai. “We are excited about this new infusion of funds and hope they empower nonprofits to think creatively about addressing homelessness and leveraging additional resources.”

“Through partnership with DSHA, FHLBank members provided $875,000 this year to more than a dozen Delaware programs/projects,” said FHLBank President and Chief Executive Officer, David G. Paulson. “These combined funds directly benefit local service organizations helping those experiencing homelessness.”

“Home4Good grant funding provides crucial relief to vulnerable households at risk of losing their homes due to sudden loss of income, job layoffs, medical emergencies, rising rent costs, and more. This funding enables Catholic Charities to extend our mission of compassionately serving all people in their times of vulnerability and offer services to alleviate human suffering. Home4Good financial assistance offers clients a lifeline, and a chance to stabilize their housing situation, reduce stress, and prevent displacement. This assistance strengthens the larger community by fostering stability, promoting a healthier, secure environment for all, and ensuring that no one has to face the fear of losing their home,” said Porsha Harvey, Senior Program Manager, Basic Needs of Catholic Charities, Inc.

“The Ministry of Caring is truly grateful and appreciative of the work we are able to do because of the Home4Good award,” said Michael P. Sullivan, Director of Rapid Re-Housing, Job Placement Center, Distribution Center & Emmanuel Dining Rooms of the Ministry of Caring, Inc.

 “These funds provide the Ministry with the ability to house those who are homeless. The support we provide helps improve the lives of individuals and their children. As I always tell people, we in the field may do the leg work, but nothing will happen without the financial support provided by the Home4Good grant; thank you again for caring.”

About FHLBank Pittsburgh

FHLBank Pittsburgh (FHLBank) provides reliable funding and liquidity to its member financial institutions, which include commercial and savings banks, community development financial institutions, credit unions and insurance companies in Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. FHLBank products and resources help support community lending, housing and economic development. As one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks established by Congress, FHLBank has been an integral and reliable part of the financial system since 1932. Learn more by visiting www.fhlb-pgh.com .

About Delaware State Housing Authority

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), formed in 1968, is dedicated to providing quality, affordable housing opportunities and appropriate supportive services to low- and moderate-income Delawareans. In addition to its role as the State’s Housing Finance Agency, DSHA is unique in that it also serves as a Public Housing Authority and acts as a Community Development Agency. As a Public Housing Authority, DSHA receives funding from HUD to build, own and operate public housing in Kent and Sussex counties, two of Delaware’s three counties. For more information about DSHA, please call (302) 739-4263 or visit destatehousing.com .