Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc.

Street Address:
613 Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801


Phone: 302-652-3991
Fax: 302-652-4992
Website: www.ichde.org

Gary T. Pollio, Executive Director

Contact Name: Gary T Pollio
Phone: 302-652-3991x110
Fax:
Email: gpollio@ichde.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 12 

Background
Members of the Greater Wilmington faith community founded Interfaith Housing in 1985. We developed our first projects in Wilmington and in New Castle County and then, in 1995, successfully expanded into Kent County. Our original support from denominations and individual churches and congregations has also expanded to include banks and other corporations, private foundations, and government agencies. We have grown steadily and have now rehabilitated, built and own or manage 206 housing units plus land in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. In 1998, we recorded near 100 percent occupancy through the year, housing a cumulative total of more than 760 people. Interfaith is now the largest statewide nonprofit community housing organization in Delaware. In 1995, Interfaith began its HomeBuyers Association for housing counseling.

Mission
To strengthen Delaware Communities and serve low- and moderate-income households by developing and maintaining sustainable affordable housing and preparing individuals and families for successful homeownership.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,633,115

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 266 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 121 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 110 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 384 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $37,894,654 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $37,894,654.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    1/17/2001 Provided 675 families with pre- and post-purchase housing counseling,.
    1/17/2001 Assisted 263 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closeing cost or financial assistance.

    Community Services
  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Environmental Friendly Building Materials

  •  Indoor Environment Quality

  •  Sustainable Site Planning

  •  Water Quality and Conservation

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  HomeBuyers Club


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Richard FrantaBoard Secretary  
    Gladys GloverBoard Vice President  
    Daryl GrahamBoard Treasurer  
    Joe WestcottBoard PresidentING Direct, fsb. 

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  Mid-Atlantic
    Name:  Sasha M. Johnson
    Phone:  
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  
    Email:  smjohnson@nw.org