Stories That Change Lives
Wilmington Senior Saved From Citation
A 71-year-old senior homeowner received a Citation from the City of Wilmington’s Department of Licenses and Inspections for repairs – replace back door and paint exterior wood surfaces. The senior lacked the finances to make the repairs and received a notice for a City arraignment, trial, suspension of his driving privileges, and/or arrest.
The homeowner was referred to Ingleside Senior Services for assistance with the home repairs. Ingleside contacted DEHOFI who agreed to provide financial assistance; and a general contractor was hired to complete the required repairs. The violations included painting all fascia boards and windows, replacing the back door, and painting the front porch floor; which were corrected within one week and the case has been dismissed.
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Your tax-deductible donation is a crucial part in providing assistance to Delawareans in need. Since 2011, DEHOFI has provided grant funding for 17 low income first time buyers, accessed more than $16,000 that enabled a local partner organization to provide financial counseling to more than 500 individuals and families, has provided funding for 56 income qualified individual or families to have essential repairs (roofs, heaters, access steps, mold removal etc.) and made a parallel grant to a local agency that works to keep low income seniors in their homes.
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