Ministry of Caring
The mission of The Ministry of Caring is, simply, to serve the needs of the poor with dignity, respect and love. We welcome the hungry for nutritious daily meals in our two dining rooms. We also provide emergency shelter for the homeless, job placement and assistance, high-quality childcare, and affordable housing for lower-income seniors. The Ruth Balick Distribution Center is a collection, storage and distribution point for donated food, clothing, furniture and household items that are given at no cost to anyone in need. In July, we celebrated the groundbreaking of our latest facility, Villa Maria, which will provide 74 additional units to those in need of safe, secure housing. Plans are in the process to create our fifth senior affordable housing program, Village of Francis and Clare, a 51-unit high rise. Our philosophy is that the poor should never be treated poorly.
$3,585 raised from 31 donors
$5,000 goal
Continuing The Ministry of Caring’s mission of serving the poor with love, dignity, and respect by feeding the hungry at Emmanuel Dining Room (EDR), every day, EDR serves hot, nutritious meals at three locations in greater Wilmington at no fee and without questions.
Last year, your generous support helped us help over 14,000 Delawareans. In the challenging environment of high inflation, rising rents, and the increasing cost of daily grocery items, last year, our Emmanuel Dining Room program increased the number of meals served by 8.1% compared to 2023, serving 151,631 healthy, nutritious meals to men, women and children.
The Ministry’s four emergency shelter programs provided housing for 937 individuals and families.
Our childcare programs enrolled 76 low-income children and provided 13,533 days of care;
The Job Placement Center enrolled 344 low-income job seekers and graduated 24 new Certified Nursing Assistants, 12 Commercial Drivers, 2 Phlebotomists, and 2 Childcare Assistants.
153 low-income seniors benefitted from safe, affordable housing in the Ministry’s three senior housing developments.
Now, and to continue our important work, we ask for and greatly appreciate your help at any level and in any amount.
THANK YOU!
About Ministry of Caring
Mission: The mission of The Ministry of Caring is, simply, to serve the needs of the poor with dignity, respect and love. We welcome the hungry for nutritious daily meals in our two dining rooms. We also provide emergency shelter for the homeless, job placement and assistance, high-quality childcare, and affordable housing for lower-income seniors. The Ruth Balick Distribution Center is a collection, storage and distribution point for donated food, clothing, furniture and household items that are given at no cost to anyone in need. In July, we celebrated the groundbreaking of our latest facility, Villa Maria, which will provide 74 additional units to those in need of safe, secure housing. Plans are in the process to create our fifth senior affordable housing program, Village of Francis and Clare, a 51-unit high rise. Our philosophy is that the poor should never be treated poorly.
County Served: New Castle
Office Location(s): Wilmington
Sector: Childcare; Homelessness & Housing; Human Services; Poverty & Hunger; Public & Societal Benefit; Seniors; Volunteerism; Workforce
