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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March 10, 2022
Financial coaching helps woman dig out of debt
Monique’s voice quivers and her emotional response is obvious – even during a phone conversation – as she expresses gratitude to the guidance and support she received through the Stand…
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January 28, 2022
Stand By Me: “I wish I had known about it sooner,” client states
Audrey and her husband, active retirees from New Jersey, enjoy their life in Middletown, but she said she’s struggled to connect to resources. “At first, I didn’t know how to…
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January 20, 2022
Home ownership: Coaching helps retiree on the road to life-long goal
Phyllis, a Dover resident, is so grateful that she connected to the Stand By Me program at the Food Bank of Delaware. This retiree is now in the process of…
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January 6, 2022
Stand By Me counseling helps Wilmington woman clear debt, buy home
Sometimes a chance conversation can result in positive lifestyle changes. Just ask Malena, a Wilmington resident, whose connection to a Stand By Me counselor helped her achieve her goals. While…
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January 4, 2022
Financial coach offers support + accountability for mom of three
Susan – not her real name – is unhoused with three children, and working toward a secure life for herself and her three children. She focuses on overcoming the challenges…
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Stand By Me coaching guides family back to financial stability
When Curtis, a Wilmington-area father of three, enrolled in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Newark he learned much more than he ever anticipated. In addition to earning…
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January 3, 2022
Four tips toward financial stability in 2022
With a new year – 2022—many of us make New Year’s resolutions, an opportunity to consider some positive lifestyle changes. While some people might want to lose a few pounds…
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