Healthy Communities Delaware

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This season, we’re reflecting on the incredible impact our partnerships have had across Delaware. Together, we’re making strides to build thriving communities—ones that center #equity in action. Thank you to every partner, supporter, and team member who contributes to this shared mission. From neighborhood revitalization to advancing social justice, each effort adds to a network that empowers change, amplifies our impact, and keeps our communities at the heart of every solution. As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue scaling our partnerships and deepening our commitment to transforming health and equity across the state of Delaware.

HCD Reads 📚 Libraries have always been more than just a place for books—they’re vital hubs for connection, creativity, and community building. This insightful article from Reimagining the Civic Commons highlights how libraries can foster relationships and strengthen civic life. 🏛️✨ Collaborating with libraries to advance community-driven initiatives, like hosting programs that engage residents or creating spaces for shared learning, makes them essential partners in addressing social challenges and building stronger neighborhoods. Check out the article and connect with Delaware libraries to problem solve: https://lnkd.in/ejC4JXuH

We're excited to share a timely article by The Rippel Foundation, "A State Unites Around Vital Conditions for All to Thrive: Healthy Communities Delaware (HCD)" on the depth of our partnership. With support from Rippel, we are maximizing our community investments, furthering capacity building efforts, and building the field for a unified outlook on equity. Alignment with Rippel has allowed us to ramp up quickly over the past 5 years and make headway to improve the Vial Conditions in Delaware. “Rippel helped us grasp clear concepts, clear language, and clear tools that we can use to do the things that we already wanted to do but would have spent a lot of time trying to workshop ourselves. It was an accelerator.” -Kate Dupont Phillips, HCD Executive Director. Read the full article to see how this partnership has advanced our work. We’d love to hear from you—how has this collaboration influenced your work or community? Share your thoughts in the comments! https://lnkd.in/eyYjJFtq #HealthyCommunities #PartnershipForChange #VitalConditions #SocialImpact

Are you or a family member part of the LGBTQ+ community? Join this special event designed to help navigate existing and new federal policies on LGBTQ+ rights. What to Expect: ✔️ Individualized discussions with legal and healthcare experts. ✔️ Tailored recommendations based on your family’s unique needs. ✔️ A safe space to ask questions and find resources. This is a great chance to feel supported, informed, and empowered. This event is open to everyone.

HCD Reads 📚 The Route 9 Community Development Corporation's (formerly New Castle Prevention Coalition) works in revitalizing the Route 9 corridor by supporting the creation of an economic development plan for New Castle Avenue, the implementation of a hometown overlay to guide future growth, and the expansion of a Maintenance Co-operative to assist with home repairs. This year they will also focus on beautification projects and engaging the community through public meetings and workshops to create a #ThrivingNaturalWorld. This important work is made possible through networks of resources, including funding, coalitions, residents, and local businesses. This viewpoint by Delaware Community Foundation's President & CEO, Stuart Comstock-Gay tells about the exciting environmental justice work happening on the Route 9 Corridor and why to sustain it. https://lnkd.in/eQj48MTk

Our December newsletter is out! Check out thought-provoking articles by The Rippel Foundation, Delaware Community Foundation, and Spotlight Delaware that reinforce the importance of #SharedStewardship. Plus upcoming trainings and creative ideas to replicate or share. As always, we are thankful for your support, readership, and collaboration in this important work. Read it now! https://ow.ly/wGJK50UmvLl

⭐ Exciting Opportunity: Network Delaware’s Candidate School For those wishing to learn what it takes to win elections. This intensive program immerses participants in the fundamentals of strategy, communications, fundraising, and field efforts. Thursday nights (January 9th, January 16th, and January 23rd), 6 pm to 8 pm Learn More: https://ow.ly/5umX50Uh0IO

Exciting local event for equity-seekers and educators! Join the Vision Coalition in their Equity in Education Series to make change happen. This event will explore the state's education funding system and how other states have leveraged advocates, commissions, coalitions and other tools to make changes to their funding formulas. December 6 from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Wilmington University (Dover Campus) Free Learn More: Equity in Education Series: https://ow.ly/ZUC650Uh0iP

Do you live in an underserved Delaware community? Does your community need more green infrastructure? Want to share your thoughts on carbon reduction? 🏞️🌳🏭 Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) wants to hear from you! Join a PAID focus group for low-income and underserved communities to discuss your priorities to reduce harmful climate pollutants and bring benefits to your community. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eh5Q3j7e