Program areas at The Ministry of Caring
Child care program: this program provides quality care for preschool children of homeless or working poor families, thus enabling parents to enter job training or obtain employment. It opened on november 24, 1992 at 221 north jackson street, wilmington. During 2022, The program provided 13,607 days of child care to local area children.
Emmanuel dining room: this program helps alleviate The immediate needs of Delaware's hungry with nutritious meals served at no cost. The program operates at three locations in economically depressed areas of wilmington and new castle, Delaware. At The heart of emmanuel dining room lies The faithful ongoing support of members of nearly 100 churches, synagogues, businesses, and civic groups who prepare and serve meals on a rotating basis. During 2022, The program provided 115,396 meals to The poor and homeless.
House of joseph ii: this program provides a residence for homeless people living with aids. It opened in april, 1997 and is located at 9 west 18th street, wilmington. The residence provides comprehensive case management services, food service, and through partnership with st. francis hospital, ensures access to complete medical care. During 2022, The program provided 4,923 nights of lodging to homeless persons.
Other programs dedicated to serving The needs of homeless and poor people in and around wilmington, Delaware include additional homeless shelters, holistic housing services, and permanent low income housing. Additional programs include assisting The unemployed with job placement, a distribution center which provides clothing, household goods and furniture to The poor, and dental services to The poor and homeless.