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Sussex Housing Group hosts Coverdale cookout

Aug. 19 event brings multiple community resource organizations together
The Sussex Housing Group hosted a cookout for the Coverdale community Aug. 19. The event brought a number of community organizations together, including the Delaware State Police’s Community Outreach team. Cpl. Lewis Briggs talks with a few of the children who showed up for the event. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
August 25, 2021

The Sussex Housing Group hosted a free cookout dinner at the Coverdale community Aug. 19.

The event provided an opportunity for Coverdale community members to meet with representatives of organizations including People's Place SAFE Program, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Stand by Me, La Esperanza, Just a Hand Up, Sussex County Housing and Community Development, Discover Bank, Sussex County Montessori School, Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, Sussex County Emergency Medical Services, Department of Natural Resources Police, First State Community Action Agency, and Delaware State Police.

Sussex County's Mobile Library was also in attendance and, in partnership with Beebe Healthcare, free COVID-19 vaccinations and health screenings were provided.

The Sussex Housing Group is a coalition that fosters safe, fair and affordable housing. The organization builds community based on the power of people and place. Every 12 to 18 months, the Sussex Housing Group chooses a new focus community to partner with. This partnership empowers the community to improve its physical conditions, access additional services, and conduct and implement a community needs assessment.

For more information on how to join the work of the Sussex Housing Group, contact Housing Alliance Delaware’s Sarah Rhine at 302-654-0126,  Ext. 111 or srhine@housingalliancede.org.

Michael Chamberland of Georgetown-based First State Community Action Agency staffs the information table at the event.
Helping spread the word are Stand By Me’s Sarah Cha Cha Carter, People’s Place representative Kelsey Stave, Natural Resources Police Officer Andy Manning and Sussex County Community Development and Housing Director Brandy Nauman.
La Esperanza’s Nina Morales-Perez is all smiles at her table.
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s Barbara Carter is on hand with all the right information.
Just a Hand Up’s Evelyn Wilson and Michelle A. Johnson are ready to offer organizational resources.
Kaneisha Savage of Sussex Montessori School brings good vibes to the event.

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