Newark Empowerment Center
if you say you have faith, but do not have works?"
James 2:14
- Delaware Food Bank
- Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing Sites in New Castle County
- Fall 2006 Public Forum on Homelessness
(in PDF) - Friendship House
- Homelessness: A Promotional Movie
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(coming soon)
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 "A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out" The motto for the Newark Empowerment Center is also our philosophy. In cooperation with the Friendship House, we provide assistance to the homeless in the Newark Delaware area. For us, homeless is defined as anyone who doesn't have control over their surroundings: living on the street, in transitory housing, with friends or family, or in transitional housing. Our volunteers' strategies are to work with those in need to alleviate their current hardships and to help them prepare for the future. Marc Marcus, Assistant Executive Director, Friendship House states "We're not just an organization that divvies out money for an electric bill over here and money for that over there,we're really an organization that sits down and talks with you." Because the homeless begin to see the genuine effort counselors take in hearing and understanding their troubles, some are inclined to let their guard down and form a relationship with advisers. "To let someone in that much really makes a difference in the way they live." The stories and backgrounds of homeless people who visit the center vary across the board, as do the needs and concerns they bring to volunteers. Location:Newark United Methodist Church
Center hours:Monday through Friday Contact Information:302-544-0165 During center hours A Collaborative Ministry of Friendship House and the
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"A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out" Services ProvidedHospitalityDuring hours of operation, volunteers are on hand to greet people and provide:
Home BaseAssistance with basic services includes:
Consultation & ReferralProfessional social services staff are available to work with individuals on specific needs and to make referrals for:
Screening for Financial AssistancePersons asking for assistance at any of our participating faith communtities may be referred to the Newark Empowerment Center for a personal interview with the Friendship House staff person.Persons seeking financial help must:
Financial assistance contact numbers:
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"A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out" Code PurpleThe Friendship House and the faith communities of the Newark Homeless Coalition operate an overnight sanctuary when there is forecasted life-threatening weather conditions. Typically, a Code Purple night will be called when the forecasted wind chill factor falls below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. This is not a shelter. There are no beds, showers, or lockers. It is simply a warm, safe room in the facility of one of our congregations. It is open from 6:00pm to 6:00am. The host congregation will provide a light supper in the evening, hot beverages throughout the night, and personal attention to each client's needs before morning departure, including transportation vouchers for those who need them. The hosting location for a Code Purple night will be communicated to the faith community, the Newark Police, U of D Office of Public Safety, area emergency medical treatment locations, Hope Dining Room, and the Newark Free Library. For more information about Code Purple, call or visit the NEC during office hours or contact Bill Perkins at fhbp@msn.com. Code Purple Nights and Participating CongregationsThe door opens at 6 p.m. People may call the Empowerment Center at 302-544-0165 for further information or for seeking assistance. The following congregations rotate the responsibility of hosting the Code Purple Sanctuary: CBC - Calvary Baptist Church (map) HFC - Holy Family Catholic Church (map) NUC - NewArk United Church of Christ (map) NUM - Newark United Methodist Church (map) UUF - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark (map) Code Purple Sanctuary Schedule
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"A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out" Our PartnersFriendship House is a non-profit Christian corporation that cooperates with and welcomes all the faith community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the homeless people in Delaware. Working with over 100 faith communities in New Castle County, Friendship House operates a network of three day centers, two feeding programs, one emergency shelter, eight transitional housing programs and the Clothing Bank of Delaware. For more information on Friendship House, Inc., please visit www.friendship-house.org or contact Bill Perkins at fhbp@msn.com or call Friendship House at 302-652-8278. Newark Homeless CoalitionAn ad hoc Newark community coalition has worked with Friendship House, Inc., to find the best means to assist the homeless and people in need in the Greater Newark area. Nearly twenty faith communities and numerous community organizations have already chosen to join the Newark Homeless Coalition. If your organization is interested in joining this important work, or you would like more information about the coalition, please contact Richard Waibel at rlwaibel@aol.com or 302-737-7848. Participating Faith CommunitiesNewark United Methodist Church Kingswood United Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church Head of Christina Presbyterian Church White
Clay Presbyterian Church St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Cornerstone
Presbyterian Church Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church Temple Beth El Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark Holy Family Catholic Church St. Johns - Holy Angels Catholic Church St. Thomas More Oratory St. Margaret of Scotland RC Church NewArk United
Church of Christ Calvary Baptist Church St. Paul's Lutheran Church St. Nicholas Episcopal Eastpoint Church Other Community OrganizationsConsumer Credit Counseling Service of Maryland and Delaware, Inc. |
"A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out" How to HelpThe services provided by the NEC are made possible by the generous donations from individuals, partner faith communities, businesses, and charitable gift funds. To provide financial support, contact:Bill Perkins, Friendship House Or, send contributions to:Friendship House, Inc. Or, use our online donation system:Pay Pal system coming soon! In kind donations:
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"A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out" Contact UsThe Newark Empowerment Center is a Collaborative Ministry of Friendship House and the Newark Homeless Coalition Call Friendship House at 302-652-8278 or contact Bill Perkins at fhbp@msn.com. How to reach us by Phone:302-544-0165 During center hours302-652-3105 For church referrals 302-652-8278 Friendship House Our Location:Newark United Methodist Church CoordinatorRichard Waibel Volunteer CoordinatorSheila Anderson Donations CoordinatorsClaire Priester Debbie Galonsky Website CoordinatorKaren DeMonte |