Wilmington Hope Commission Inc

Overview

The Wilmington Hope Commission Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, is dedicated to providing comprehensive reentry support services for formerly incarcerated individuals. The organization focuses on addressing crime-causing factors to reduce recidivism and improve community safety.

Programs and Services

• Reentry Services: The Wilmington Hope Commission offers a range of evidence-based programs for high-risk men returning from incarceration. These programs include cognitive behavioral therapy, vocational readiness training, educational peer support, and behavioral health services, all designed to facilitate successful reintegration into society[1].
• Habilitation Empowerment Accountability Therapy (HEAT): This is a culturally proficient intervention aimed at supporting reentry processes[1].
• Women’s Reentry Program: The Commission offers community-based services tailored for justice-involved women and their families. These services include cognitive behavioral interventions, case management, workforce readiness, and trauma-informed reentry services[1].
• Job Readiness and Workforce Development: The organization provides free job readiness training and GED classes, along with employment opportunities through the Clean Team initiative[1].

Community Initiatives

• Achievement Center: Located in Wilmington, this facility serves as a hub for multi-agency collaboration, offering a continuum of reentry services from a single location[1].
• HOPE for the City: An initiative aimed at spreading hope throughout Delaware neighborhoods by fostering upward mobility, family reunification, and economic development[1].
• Dover Hope Zone: A partnership with local institutions to provide community-based reentry services in Dover, focusing on case management, cognitive behavioral intervention, and workforce development[1].

Financial Overview

The Wilmington Hope Commission receives significant funding from grants and contributions. As of the fiscal year ending June 2023, total revenues were approximately $1.6 million, reflecting a mix of grants, program services revenue, and other miscellaneous income sources[2].

Ratings and Recognition

The organization has earned a 3/4 Star rating from Charity Navigator, highlighting its operational efficiency and financial transparency[3]. Donations to the Wilmington Hope Commission are tax-deductible, supporting its mission to empower and transform lives within the community[4].