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Brother Ronald Giannone reflects on his legacy helping the less fortunate
February 1, 2022. By Ken Mammarella “In 1976, Brother Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap., was sent by his Capuchin Franciscan Order to Delaware. After ascertaining community needs, he obtained funds for the Delmarva Peninsula’s first emergency shelter for homeless women. Mary Mother of Hope House opened Oct. 7, 1977. His mission since: Assure that “the poor […]
I-95 Construction Workers Contribute $10,300 to Emmanuel Dining Room
I-95 Construction Workers Contribute $10,300 to The Ministry of Caring’s Emmanuel Dining Room Friday, May 7, 2021 saw the culmination of Safety Week for the staff of Kiewit Infrastructure Co., the Omaha, NE.-based company spearheading DelDOT’s $200-million “Restore the Corridor” I-95 project through Wilmington. As early preparatory contracts progressed last fall, the lines of people […]
Highmark Delaware Contributes $1 Million to Build Ministry of Caring’s Villa Maria Senior Housing Project in Wilmington, DE
Highmark Delaware Contributes $1 Million to Build Ministry of Caring’s Villa Maria Senior Housing Project in Wilmington, DE Wilmington, DE, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 On March 11, 2021, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware announced a transformative contribution of $1 million to help build Villa Maria, The Ministry of Caring’s newest senior housing project in […]
The Ministry of Caring BLUEPRINTS FOR THE COMMUNITY Small Grant – March 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 15, 2021, WILMINGTON, DE. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is pleased to award The Ministry of Caring with a $20,000 grant from BluePrints for the Community. BluePrints for the Community, housed by the Delaware Community Foundation, has contributed over $19 million to the community since its inception in 2007. It […]
Ministry of Caring celebrates major gift from The TD Charitable Foundation
WILMINGTON, DE,. March 4, 2021. The Ministry of Caring Receives $125,000 to Support Homelessness Diversion The TD Charitable Foundation awards Housing For Everyone Grant to The Ministry of Caring, Inc. The Ministry of Caring, Inc., has been named one of 32 recipients of the 15th Annual Housing For Everyone grant program from the TD Charitable […]
When tragedy strikes a family at MOC’s Child Care Center, one woman steps in
In August, one of our Lutheran Volunteer Corps members started serving at the Child Care Center. Over time, she developed a beautiful relationship with one of the families there, and when tragedy struck, she stepped in to see how she could help. See The News Journal’s recent story on Morgan and the Drews.
Guild Member Recognized
MOC Executive Guild member Janet Killian was recently featured by the NCC Chamber of Commerce for her involvement in multiple organizations that serve our community. Janet serves on the MOC Guild, where she helps co-chair fundraisers like Eleganza 2017, raising over $55,000 for our emergency shelters and Job Placement Center. In addition, Janet also actively […]
Spotlight on Village of St. John
Out & About magazine recently highlighted the Ministry’s work on the Village of St. John, MOC’s soon-to-be newest residence for low and moderate-income seniors. The 53-unit apartment complex is being constructed on the grounds of the old Cathedral Church of St. John in Wilmington’s historic Brandywine Village neighborhood, and had its groundbreaking on December 15, […]
‘Special Recipe’ for Service
“We’ve been doing this, it seems like forever,” Chet Norstrom said as he sliced into a pan of lasagna. For almost 20 years, on the 10th of each month, he leads a group from his church, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, in preparing lasagna at Emmanuel Dining Room. It all started with the church’s […]
Operation Overcoat — Winter Coat Collection
Several local business are collecting new and gently used coats, hats, scarves and gloves, which the Ministry of Caring will distribute to homeless and poor people. Adult and children’s sizes are needed. To donate an item or to set up a collection point at your workplace or other site, please call 302-652-5523 or email mail@ministryofcaring.org.