Cape Community Coalition

06/14/2023

Delaware is working diligently to close the digital divide and bring high-speed internet to every home in the First State. Thanks to a boost from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the American Rescue Plan Act, our goal is now more in reach than ever.

Your input is critical.

The Delaware Broadband Office has recently launched several new tools to collect your feedback, track our progress and see exactly when high-speed internet will be available in your area.

Click here to fill out a survey and sign up for the Office’s newsletter: https://bit.ly/456JBzE

Click here to see how the Office is using federal funds to expand high-speed internet in Kent and Sussex Counties: https://bit.ly/3o6ORCL

To learn more, visit https://broadband.delaware.gov/.

12/09/2022

HELP WITH HOLIDAY MEALS
The Food Bank of Delaware will give away hams and other food at its monthly food distribution on Monday, Dec. 12, at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown starting at 10 a.m. Proof of Delaware residency is required. Register in advance or come the day of on a first-come, first-serve basis.

You must be present to receive assistance.

10/13/2022

DEHAP Rental Assistance Is Open For New Applications

Program Pause Ends and Sets Agency Up to Assist Delaware Renters at High Risk of Eviction Dover, Del., October 12, 2022 – The Delaware State Housing Authority announced today the reopening of the DEHAP Rental Assistance Program, in addition to its new program guidelines. New applications and rece...

10/12/2022

Dept. of Ag Reminds Seniors and WIC Participants to Utilize Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Benefits by October 31

While the hustle and bustle of summer may be over, Fall is the perfect time to get out and visit Delaware farmers’ markets and on-farm markets to access fresh fruits and vegetables. Many of these venues will be open until right before Thanksgiving; however, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (...

10/11/2022

https://news.delaware.gov/2022/10/10/delawares-cancer-mortality-rates-further-decline-as-dph-releases-annual-cancer-incidence-and-mortality-report/

State of Delaware News Delaware’s Cancer Mortality Rates Further Decline As DPH Releases Annual Cancer Incidence And Mortality Report Division of Public Health -

10/11/2022

https://news.delaware.gov/2022/10/10/state-bank-commissioner-now-accepting-applications-for-financial-literacy-education-fund-flef/

Dover, Del.—Delaware schools, nonprofits, and community organizations are invited to apply for a new round of state grant funds to support financial literacy education for people from all walks of life. Since the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF) was established in 2010, over $2.5...

10/11/2022

WE WANT YOU!!!!...

for our Multi-Employer Job Fair!
Thursday, October 13th
11AM-2PM

Sand Hill Fields
20330 Sand Hill Road
Georgetown, DE 19947

All lines of work represented.
On the spot interviews.
Bring your Resume!!

10/11/2022

Under the new law, the minimum wage is slated to increase beginning January 1, 2022, through 2025 capping at $15.00 per hour.Effective Date DE State Minimum Wage
1/1/2022$10.50/hr
1/1/2023$11.75/hr
1/1/2024$13.25/hr
1/1/2025$15.00/hr

10/11/2022

Dept. of Labor invites you to our

Multi-Employer Job Fair
Tuesday, October 11th, 2022
12pm-3pm

at Delaware Park
777 Delaware Park Blvd. Wilmington

Over 50 Employers from various industries!
Bring your resume and dress to impress!

Event Directions:
Enter DE Park from Route 4 by Christiana Hospital.
Proceed to Track Parking Grove Lot on Right. Look for signs.
Follow path past white tent to building entrance.
Take escalator to third floor.

DON'T MISS OUT!

10/10/2022

From: Food Bank of Delaware:

THANKSGIVING IS JUST 45 DAYS AWAY!

Help us bring hope to the holiday table...

To prepare for the holiday season, we are kicking off our annual Thanksgiving food drive today!
You can help the more than 100,000 Delawareans who have difficulties affording food! Host an in-person food drive or an online fundraiser to raise money so the Food Bank can purchase holiday food!

10/06/2022

Child Poverty Rate in Sussex County at 18+%.

The poverty rate for the nation’s oldest and youngest populations was significantly different than the national rate.

09/09/2022

The DEHAP team will still be processing applications during this program pause. We encourage you to monitor your emails, text messages, and voicemails for status updates.

You can log into the application portal and check your application status. Applicants who need to provide additional documentation on existing cases will still be able to do so via the portal. The call center is also available to answer questions: (866) 935-0407.