Friendship House

A Sanctuary In Time Of Need

302-652-8278 • fax: 302-652-8641

How We Work - Programs

Survival Level Services
(Year Round)

Morning Hospitality (Weekdays)

Feeding Programs

Homeless Survival Guide

Home Base Program

Emergency Grant Programs

Escrow Savings Program


Winter Sanctuary Programs
(November 1 -- April 30)

Weekend Hospitality

Emergency Shelters

Code Purple Sanctuary (When the Night Temperature is below 20 degrees)

  • Newark (6:00 PM -- 6:00 AM)
  • Wilmington (3:30 PM -- 9:00 PM)

Empowerment Services
(Year Round)

Counseling & Referral (Weekdays)

Twelve Step Meetings

  • Men’s Day Center (Monday -- Friday)

Job Readiness Program

"Against All Odds" Newsletter


Housing Programs
(Year Round)

Men’s Transitional Housing

Women’s Transitional Housing

  • Epiphany House (30 - 45 days)
  • Jane Ashford House (180 days)
  • Patterson House (180 days)
  • Palmer House (180 days)
  • Concord House (180 Days)
  • Aftercare Program

Grant Programs
(Year Round)

  • Empowerment Fund
  • Medical Assistance Fund
  • Credit Restoration Fund
  • Samaritan Fund
  • Richard Stewart Jr Memorial Fund

Education Programs

  • Homeless Awareness Presentations
  • Empowerment Strategy Presentations
  • Community Service Projects
  • Interships For Human Service Majors
  • Friendship House WWW Home Page
  • Friendship House Newsletter
  • Directed Street Retreats