Delaware Association-Children

As the end of the school year approaches, the Department of Health and Social Services and the City of Wilmington have partnered to work with local summer youth programs to develop and support a network of Safe Havens in the city for the summer. The goal is to curb gun violence and reduce crime by providing meaningful activities during those critical hours young people are most likely exposed to street activity. As part of its commitment to building healthy communities, DHSS will award one-time grants to community organizations to fund youth programming that focuses on reducing or building resistance to stress by encouraging healthy eating habits, promoting physical activity and teaching certain life skills. Applications for these grants are limited to organizations whose summer programs are currently funded by the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF). Organizations must verify their 501 (c) (3) status, and be located in "high-need" neighborhoods on Wilmington's West Side, East Side and North Side, i.e. zip codes 19801, 19802, and 19805. The complete application and details can be found here.