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In 2017, FHLBank Pittsburgh and the University of Delaware Center for Community Research and Service awarded Blueprint Communities Delaware designations to two new teams in Delaware upon successful completion of the training program and finalization of their revitalization plans. CCRS continued to support these two communities through 2021 as they built their organizational capacity and worked towards implementation of the strategies developed during the planning process. The initiatives have been successfully sustained through the leadership of team members, partnering stakeholders and community involvement.
Northeast Wilmington:
The Northeast Wilmington Blueprint Community serves the Northeast community. Current and past team members include community representatives, Dubard McGriff, Adrienne Wallace, Carol Banks, and Wayna Dobson; Bradley Owens from The Achievement Center; Pastor Sandra Ben from S.U.N. and Northeast Civic Association; Jaehn Dennis of the Vandever Ave. Civic Association & 3rd DNPC, Bobbi Briton of the Old Brandywine Village, Inc.; Terry Hasson of WSFS Bank; and Matthew Harris of the City of Wilmington.
Northeast Wilmington Blueprint Plan
The Northeast Wilmington Blueprint Community is now a part of Collaborate Northeast.
Washington Heights:
The Washington Heights Blueprint Community serves the Triangle, Washington Heights, and Brandywine Village associations in the City of Wilmington, Delaware. Current and past team members include Chairperson C. Candice Brown; community residents, Kimberly Holley-Nelson,Cynthia Kelsey, Mike Kelsey, Rhasheeda Ahmed, and Stanley Sharp; Artisans Bank Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Joel Schiller; Leah Kacanda of the Wilmington Department of Planning and development; Ellen Casson of the Jefferson Street Center; and Gary Pollio of the Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc..
Washington Heights Blueprint Plan
The Washington Heights Blueprint Community is now a part of Jefferson Street Center.
