August 9, 2024
Despite struggles, home ownership is on the horizon now
Emotion is evident, even during a phone call. LaTasha obviously fights back tears as she recounts her struggles with debt and money management as she moves toward her goal of…
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April 30, 2024
Stand By Me program helps Dover woman reduce debt, buy home
Like many of our neighbors who reach out to the Stand By Me program, Julie was faced with the impact a low credit rating had on her life. So, she…
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October 27, 2023
‘Trust the process!’ Stand By Me coach helps mom reach goals
Thanks to coaching, encouragement, and ongoing support from Marilyn, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Stand By Me coach, a Wilmington mother of five has nearly navigated the steps to home…
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September 19, 2023
‘Getting out of poverty . . . was my goal!’ says Stand By Me success
If anyone knows there are no shortcuts to financial stability, it’s Nakia. She’s been working with Marilyn, one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Stand By Me coaches, since 2012….
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September 12, 2023
Stand By Me® coach helps Wilmington woman reach financial goals
Tracey, a Wilmington resident, is well aware that her Stand By Me® coach has provided a literal lifesaver. She meets with Marilyn via Zoom once a month for free and…
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July 24, 2023
Standing through a storm: Wilmington grandmother achieves dream
Shirae is proud, confident, self-assured, and very happy! Why? On May 22, she officially became a homeowner. That’s a cause for celebration in anyone’s life, but Shirae knows that for…
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June 7, 2023
Stand By Me counseling offers Navy veteran peace, self-sufficiency
Bonita is very, very happy! She achieved her dream of home ownership, thanks to some solid guidance from Marilyn, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Stand By Me coach. Now a…
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May 10, 2023
‘Convenience kills!’: Focus, lifestyle changes lead to achieving goals
Eldiablo, a Wilmington resident, knows firsthand that a low credit score is more than just a number. He can share first-hand experience about how poor credit creates obstacles for someone…
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February 15, 2023
Thanks to Stand By Me coach, Wilmington man will be a homeowner
Tom – not his real name – has worked toward home ownership for several years, and he’s about to reach that goal. Almost four years ago, he connected with Marilyn,…
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April 8, 2022
Stand by Me helps struggling grandmother get on track to buy home
When Shirae met the Food Bank of Delaware’s Stand By Me coach Marilyn Ramirez at a Wilmington Housing Authority event, she was struggling with debt and poor credit, looking for…
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