The most notable community partnership in Wilmington, DE, involves the city’s formalized agreement with Friendship House to manage the Christina Park unhoused site and transition individuals into stable emergency housing.

Wilmington has launched several other highly targeted community partnerships and initiatives:The Bridge Project: A $250 million public-private partnership revitalizing downtown, featuring educational buildings, YMCA branches, and university degree programs where students can eventually complete pre-K through graduate and law school on one campus.Police Outreach Walks:

The Wilmington Police Department partners with the DHSS NCC Mobile Health Unit, Community Response Teams, and other health centers to address unmet social service needs on rotating neighborhood walks.Grow Delaware Fund: A $5 million partnership—backed by organizations like West End Neighborhood House, Discover Bank, and Energize Delaware—that provides flexible, long-term financing to help small businesses grow and retain jobs.Clean Parks Initiatives: At-Large Councilman James Spadola and local small business Trash Porters partner to pick up litter and keep neighborhood parks beautiful.