Basic Needs Program of Catholic Charities Receives DuPont Grant

June 12, 2024 – Wilmington, DE – The Basic Needs program of Catholic Charities, of the Diocese of Wilmington, received $5,000 through a DuPont Community Impact Grant. This grant will assist low-income households experiencing a financial crisis to pay for basic expenses such as rent, mortgage, utilities, food, or clothing. Catholic Charities works with partner organizations throughout the region, and is prepared to help those in need using its extensive network. The DuPont funds will support the efforts to meet the basic needs of qualified individuals in our region. 

“DuPont is a committed corporate partner, dedicated to providing support to Delawareans in need. Catholic Charities is proud to work with DuPont to share our resources with the most vulnerable,” said Samantha Wallace, Interim Executive Director. 

Catholic Charities Basic Needs program focuses on avoiding homelessness and connecting clients to essential medical and behavioral health care services. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington has been serving those in need since 1830. They offer multiple services to strengthen families, assist the disadvantaged, and build relationships throughout Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. For more information, please go to https://www.ccwilm.org/ or call your local Catholic Charities office. 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington is a faith-based, social services organization, delivering critical direct care human services to over 83,000 individuals and families residing in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. To learn more about Catholic Charities, please visit https://www.ccwilm.org