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As the public health emergency continues, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington remains fully committed to our mission of service to the needy and vulnerable in our communities. HOW YOU CAN HELP During this difficult time, Catholic Charities invites the community to join us in providing support and assistance to those in great need. Please pray for our staff, for our clients and for the community as we work together to navigate this public health crisis. Click here to make a monetary donation by mail or online. Given the public health crisis restrictions on in-person involvement, the need for monetary donations is very critical and is gratefully encouraged. At this time, we are no longer able to accept donation of thrift shop goods but will gratefully accept donations of non-perishable food and grocery items, diapers, personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies, and gift cards. All donations will directly support Catholic Charities programs and will allow us to continue to provide services and assistance to those in desperate need in our communities. Please be generous. HOW YOU CAN GET HELP We are implementing several changes which will allow us to continue to serve those who desperately need our services while working to protect our employees, clients and the community. Updates are posted on our website www.cdow.org/charities. Delaware Offices and Seton Center - All group activities or classes cancelled until further notice. - Offices will operate and continue to provide services during regular business hours. - Donations of non-perishable food and grocery items, diapers, personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies, and gift cards accepted. - No donations of thrift shop items accepted until further notice. - In-person office access for non-employees will be restricted. Please refer to your program for access instructions. Delaware Energy Assistance Program - Client services remain available. - Applications for heating assistance will be accepted through March 31, the final date for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) heating program. - Paper applications are available by email request to energy@ccwilm.org. - Click here for required documentation. To request assistance, submit completed application with required documents by email at energy@ccwilm.org or by mail: Catholic Charities, 2099 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover DE 19901 Or In person: (during business hours, by appointment only) 2601 W. 4th St., Wilmington DE 19805 - outer lobbies 2099 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover DE 19901 - side lobby 404 S. Bedford St. Ste. 9, Georgetown DE 19947 - outer lobby - Client interview appointments will be scheduled and conducted by telephone Basic Needs Program - Client services remain available. - Click here for the application for assistance and click here for list showing required documentation. To request assistance, submit completed application with required documents by email at BasicNeeds@ccwilm.org or by mail: Catholic Charities, 2601 W. 4th St., Wilmington DE 19805 Or In person: (during business hours, by appointment only) 2601 W. 4th St., Wilmington DE 19805 - outer lobbies 2099 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover DE 19901 - side lobby 404 S. Bedford St., Ste. 9, Georgetown DE 19947 - outer lobby 30632 Hampden Ave., Princess Anne MD 21853 - side lobby - Client interview appointments will be scheduled and conducted by telephone. Immigration Services - Client services remain available. - To request assistance, call to schedule appointment 302-655-9624. - Client appointments will be scheduled and conducted by telephone. Required client documentation will be discussed during telephone appointments and must be submitted by email at Immigration@ccwilm.org, by mail: Catholic Charities, 2601 W. 4th St., Wilmington DE 19805 Or In person: (during business hours, by appointment only) 2601 W. 4th St., Wilmington DE 19805 - outer lobbies 2099 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover DE 19901 - side lobby 404 S. Bedford St., Ste. 9, Georgetown DE 19947 - outer lobby 30632 Hampden Ave., Princess Anne MD 21853 - side lobby Food Assistance - Food distributions will continue as scheduled. - Click here for food assistance application and click here required documentation. To request assistance, submit completed application with required documents by email at FoodPrograms@ccwilm.org or by mail: Catholic Charities, 2601 W. 4th St., Wilmington DE 19805 Or In person: (during business hours, by appointment only) 2601 W. 4th St., Wilmington DE 19805 - outer lobbies 2099 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover DE 19901 - side lobby 404 S. Bedford St., Ste. 9, Georgetown DE 19947 - outer lobby 30632 Hampden Ave., Princess Anne MD 21853 - side lobby - Client interview appointments will be scheduled and conducted by telephone. Thrift Center - Retail thrift store operation closed until further notice. - Food assistance and voucher redemptions by appointment only. Please call (302) 764-2717 for appointments. - All donation pick-ups are suspended. - Donations of non-perishable food and grocery items, diapers, personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies, and gift cards accepted by appointment only. Please call (302) 764-2717. - No donations of thrift shop items accepted until further notice. Child and Adult Care Food Program - CACFP meal support services to day care providers will continue. - Click here for program participation provider forms and reimbursement claims. For monthly reimbursement claims, providers must submit the required documents no later than the 5th of the following month by email at CACFP@ccwilm.org or by mail: Catholic Charities, 2601 W. 4th St., Wilmington DE 19805 Or In person using CACFP dropbox: 2601 W. 4th St., Wilmington DE 19805 2099 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover DE 19901 404 S. Bedford St., Ste. 9, Georgetown DE 19947 Behavioral Health - Therapy appointments and psychiatric services will continue. - Appointment scheduling will be done by telephone. - Appointments will be conducted via video link. Bayard House - No outside visitors. - Diaper Bank distributions suspended until further notice. - No donations accepted at Bayard House. - All group activities involving outside personnel suspended until further notice. Casa San Francisco - No outside visitors. - All group activities involving outside personnel suspended until further notice. Marydale Retirement Village - Community Room closed and all group activities cancelled until further notice. - Maintenance visits limited to essential services. - Click here for the application package for housing waitlist. To apply for Marydale Retirement Village waitlist, submit completed application with required documentation by mail: Marydale Retirement Village, 135 Jeandell Dr., Newark DE 19713 Or In person (business hours only): Marydale Retirement Village, 135 Jeandell Dr., Newark DE 19731 - outer lobby About Catholic Charities Catholic Charities, serving those in need for 190 years, offers a wide range of services to strengthen families, care for children, assist the disadvantaged, and build human relationships throughout Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. No one is excluded from service because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or ability to pay.