Heart for the City
Mission:
At City of Love, our heart beats for the broken and overlooked. Through heart for the City, we're dedicated to restoring hope and healing in our communities by making them livable again—one family, one street, one neighborhood at a time. We’re committed to doing the work that rebuilds ruins and brings life back to places that feel forgotten.
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Vision:
Our vision is to see every broken community transformed into a place of renewal and strength, where families thrive and hope is restored. By following the principles of Isaiah 58, we aim to rebuild, restore, and renew, creating communities that reflect God’s love and compassion, leaving a legacy of wholeness and peace.
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Heart for the City DE, INC serves as the vital outreach arm of City of Love Church. Recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Heart for the City is dedicated to the mission of revitalizing communities and connecting essential resources to those in greatest need.
Below are two programs that Heart for the City takes great pride in.
Jackie’s Home:
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Jackie’s Home serves as a long-term transitional residence designed to offer a secure environment for women aged 19 and older who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. This facility fosters a drug-free atmosphere within a supportive community, complemented by personalized assistance services. The program aims to decrease the recurrence of homelessness among women by equipping them with essential resources, skills, and tools to enable them to thrive independently.
Arnold Edward Community Garden:
In collaboration with Sea Grant, Heart for the City has established a community garden on the East side of Wilmington. This initiative not only includes the garden itself but also offers workshops for urban residents, focusing on the significance of healthy eating, budget-friendly meal planning, urban gardening techniques, and garden maintenance.
The community garden features a rainwater catchment system designed to collect and utilize rainwater for irrigation. The implementation of this system involved organizing seven volunteer days, during which over 100 volunteers from local businesses, residents, and churches participated. This effort aimed to educate the community on resource conservation and innovative methods for achieving sustainability.
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