Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation

Nehemiah's economic empowerment initiative combines all programs, along with strategic partners to facilitate a comprehensive approach that meets a variety of needs for lmi individuals, families, and entrepreneurs. The eitc aspect offers free tax prep and access to tax credits to increase household income. The complimentary financial services component at the tax sites provide asset building tools that include savings accounts, savings bonds, and prepaid debit cards. The priority client referrals add another element to the initiative in areas of financial counseling, budgeting, credit reports & scores, homeownership, state benefits, etc.

Nehemiah's tennis rock provides opportunities for under-served, at-risk youth and families in the wilmington area to fulfill their maximum potential academically, socially, and physically. This program uses tutoring and music to address educational needs and tennis to develop physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, and essential life skills.

Nehemiah's teen pregnancy prevention program was designed to meet the needs of youth in new castle county, Delaware. The main purpose of the program is to give the youth information, social aptitude and tools that will enable them to form positive and healthy relationships.