WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) voted to invest in American families and the American economy with a package of government funding legislation for Fiscal Year 2023. This legislation will support Delaware families, create good-paying jobs and protect Delawareans’ health and well-being.
“I believe that good governance can be a powerful force for progress – which is why, today, I proudly voted to invest in Delaware families and Delaware’s economy,” said Blunt Rochester. “This package of government funding bills advances the priorities that Delawareans value most: creating good-paying jobs, improving our infrastructure, bolstering economic security and more. This legislation will also address some of the most urgent challenges facing our nation, whether combating the climate crisis, strengthening America’s food supply or caring for our heroic veterans. With this legislation, the House takes another strong step in our fight to advance health, opportunity and security for all of America’s hard-working families.”
This government funding package will secure critical investments in a range of key priorities for Delaware communities including:
$3,500,000 for Infant and Toddler Center - Latin American Community Center
- The funding would be used to support the construction of LACC’s new Infant and Toddler Center, repair and maintenance of LACC’s existing community services building that serves the local Latin American community, and building of a new playground. These projects provide high-quality early childhood education for low-income children while removing barriers to employment for their families, create 30 new childcare jobs for Spanish-speaking individuals, and strengthen services provided in LACC’s facilities.
$398,879 for a Farm Incubator Module - Delaware Department of Agriculture
- The funding would be used to enhance the farmer education and field experience, and help new and developing farmers gain the farming skills necessary before committing to leasing or owning their own farm property.
$600,000 for Habitat for Humanity Strategic Land Acquisition Project - Sussex County Habitat for Humanity
- Sussex County Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH) will purchase 15 building lots for affordable homeownership opportunities throughout Sussex County. All lots will be acquired during federal fiscal year 2023, between October 2022 and September 2023. While outside of the scope of this application, SCHFH will begin construction on these lots in 2024 and complete construction in 2025.
$500,000 for Administrative Building Site Infrastructure - CHEER Inc.
- The funding for this project will provide essential services for over 300 low-income senior citizens—many who rely on CHEER to be able to continue living in their own private homes.
$1,500,000 for Community Learning Center at 8th and West Street - The Choir School of Delaware
- The Choir School’s new purpose-built 21st Century Community Learning Center at 412 West 8th Street in Wilmington will be an accessible, state-of-the-art facility with a 225 seat auditorium for community programming and choral concerts. The building includes ample room to serve more than 100 children, and space for on-site social service providers and expanded programming such as a Wellness Center, Writing Center, STEM Center, a dedicated room for tutoring and homework assistance, plus a kitchen for daily meals.
$750,000 for Lombard Street Redevelopment - Central Baptist Community Development Corporation
- The long-vacant church building at 10th and Lombard will be redeveloped to include affordable, high-quality apartments in the Eastside neighborhood.
$750,000 for Roof Replacement and Transportation Support - New Castle County's Hope Center
- The Hope Center provides temporary emergency non-congregate shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The hotel was purchased to increase the capacity of the homeless system during COVID-19 by providing additional hotel room space. The Hope Center offers wrap-around comprehensive services including substance abuse and mental health counseling, case management and primary care. The objective is to transition Hope Center guests into permanent housing.
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