Becoming a homeowner takes time, effort, and patience. For “Carrie” – not her real name – that journey began about five years ago when she enrolled in the Wilmington Housing…
Step by step, Wilmington mom works toward financial stability
When Maria – not her real name – attended a seminar for prospective home buyers, she learned about a free financial coaching program, Stand By Me. She enrolled, then faced…
Food Bank receives $100,000 Feeding America grant to support economic mobility through housing stability
We are thrilled to announce that we received a $100,000 grant from Feeding America to help more neighbors access free financial education through Stand By Me and comprehensive support to…
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…
‘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…
‘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….
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…
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…
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…
