About House of Hope

House of Hope is a community-based emergency shelter providing safe, temporary housing for single women experiencing homelessness in Kent County, Delaware.

Our Mission

“To provide temporary, safe, quality, person-centered care for single women experiencing homelessness — and connect them to local resources.”

Our Vision

Decrease homelessness in Kent County
Improve access to services and resources for our residents
Create a self-sustaining organization
Maintain a committed staff and volunteer base supported by our board

The Organization

Legal Entity & Tax Status

House of Hope is a program operated by Central Delaware Housing Collaborative, Inc. (CDHC), a Delaware nonprofit corporation founded in 2018. CDHC is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 83-0589199). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Donors can independently verify our status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search or browse our public filings on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.

How We Work

House of Hope occupies a property at 801 W Division Street, Dover, DE 19904 — acquired from the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) under a long-term emergency-shelter use restriction. CDHC was formed specifically to operate the shelter, and the partnership with DSHA reflects the program’s roots in state-supported affordable housing.

Women come to House of Hope through referrals from the Delaware Housing Alliance and the State of Delaware. While in residence, they receive case management and access to basic living necessities while working toward long-term stability.

Since opening, House of Hope has served more than 200 women.

Leadership & Board of Directors

House of Hope is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. None of our directors receive compensation for their service.