A single mother finds hope through a Self Help Group and is sharing the good news.

In 2008, OM Ireland purchased Lacken House to be their headquarters. Ten years and hundreds of people later, the team continues to minister from the heart of Ireland.

Algeria could transform missions in the Middle East, with a new ministry seeking to send 1,000 Algerian missionaries by 2025.

For years, Gustavo, an architect from Central America, felt drawn to working in the Arabian Peninsula. Then, on a short-term trip, he saw what it could be like to use his profession overseas.

Jill Biden won't be the first educator to live in the White House. Here are the other 19 teachers who became presidents and first ladies.

The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment voted on Nov. 7 to move forward with a recommendation to the full board to select a developer to build a 1,500-bed affordable housing development to meet the needs of students attending the University Park campus. 

Penn State Sustainability is wrapping up its semester of programming with both a Sustainability Showcase Series and an Intersections Film Series centered on Indigenous food and foodways. Chef Tawnya Brant — a Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk) woman, Indigenous food sovereignty leader, restaurant owner, and recent "Top Chef Canada contestant" —will join SustainPSU for a series of events.

On Oct. 12, Penn State Global hosted a multi-campus synchronous Day of Service aimed at getting students involved in sustainability work in their communities. More than 80 students from five campuses – Abington, Berks, Brandywine, Great Valley and University Park – participated in four service experiences, which conclude with the Global Sustainable Action Conference on Nov. 16-17.

Lara Fowler, chief sustainability officer at Penn State, director of Penn State Sustainability, and teaching professor of law, will give the talk, “Decarbonizing Penn State: How Does Law, Policy, and Financing Fit In?” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus, as well as via Zoom.

Rick Brazier, senior associate dean for faculty and research in the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses, has been named dean of Penn State’s 14-campus University College. Brazier served as interim dean of the University College since February 2022 and will begin the permanent appointment on Sept. 2, 2024.

Northeast Regional Chancellor Elizabeth J. Wright has announced the hiring of two new full-time faculty members at Penn State Scranton: Jennifer Durham Gresham, assistant professor of biology, and Stephanie Longo, assistant professor of corporate communication.

Penn State's Campus-wide Accessible Syllabus Competition highlights the importance of accessibility in higher education and the University's new tool in Canvas — Anthology Ally.

Penn State's Sustainable Labs Program, now in its third year, is enhancing sustainability in research labs across the University. The program has expanded to multiple campuses with more than 70 labs and 600 researchers as part of current or past cohorts. 

The 2024 edition of “Best for Vets: Colleges” ranked Penn State World Campus as a leading institution in the United States for online education.

Governor Carney, DSHA, New Castle County Announce $40 Million in Housing Assistance WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi on Monday announced the reopening of the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP), which provides financial assistance for renters affected by COVID-19, and announced that emergency mortgage […]

Director Anas Ben Addi is leaving for Chief Financial Officer position at Delaware State University WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced he will nominate Eugene Young, Jr., currently the President and CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League (MWUL), as the next Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). The Delaware […]

Over $12 Million In State Investments Highlighted In Annual Report And Interactive Story Map   The Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program, administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), recently released its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY2021) Annual Report and Story Map.  During FY2021 and amid a global pandemic, 60 development projects throughout the state were […]

15 Community Organizations To Aid Delawareans In Need Of Rent And Utility Assistance  DOVER, Del., March 24, 2022 – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has awarded $2.5 million in Community Navigation Program grants to 15 community partner organizations throughout the state. Each organization will have dedicated staff who will aid Delawareans seeking rent or utility assistance […]

Sen. Kyle Evans Gay, in partnership with the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), secured $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding this month for an innovative pilot program that will help low-income renters in Delaware build credit.

DEHAP Program Increases from 15 Months to 18 Months DOVER, Del., April 21, 2022 – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today that eligible Delaware renters can now receive up to 18 months of rental and utility assistance through its Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DEHAP). Previously, the DEHAP provided 15 months of rental and utility […]

In response to recent federal U.S. Treasury policy changes, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) will temporarily pause accepting new applications for the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DEHAP) at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9. 

The program that provides renters an opportunity to build their credit score without taking on more debt by simply paying their rent   Dover, Del., January 9, 2022 – The Delaware Tenant Rent-Reporting Program Pilot is a new program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and partnered with Self Financial (Self). “Rent is the […]

Dover, Del. February 21, 2023 – Now through Friday, March 31, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) invites all residents to complete a confidential housing survey that will guide housing agencies and local jurisdictions in their efforts to:  Prioritize housing and housing-related services, Develop more targeted program and policy responses, and Better coordinate the use […]

Dover, Del. March 10, 2023 – The Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program, administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), recently released its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY2022) Annual Report and Story Map. During FY2022, 64 development projects were completed receiving $4.6 million in state funds and leveraging $44 million in private investment. A majority were […]

Local, State, And Federal Leaders Praise Investments Throughout Delaware Dover, Del. April 10, 2023 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) joined its nationwide counterparts in kicking off National Community Development Week, April 10 – 14. Today, the state hosted a press conference and site visit at The Flats Phase III & IV in Wilmington […]

Millions are currently available for housing projects; Millions more are in the pipeline Dover, Del. April 18, 2023 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has successfully launched two new affordable housing development programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Both programs are part of a multi-tiered approach to address the state’s housing crisis […]

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced four new programs designed to increase access to homeownership in the First State. Now, whether a homebuyer is purchasing their first or next home, DSHA offers mortgage products that can make the dream of homeownership a reality.

The LIHTC was created in 1986 to encourage private/public investment to preserve and construct affordable rental housing nationwide. Alone and combined with tax-exempt private activity bonds, the LIHTC has been the most productive source of affordable housing financing in the nation's history. 

RHP aims to provide stable, temporary housing for up to two years for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. DSHA provides funding to build or rehab recovery houses, while the Department of Health and Social Services and the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health fund recovery services. 

Nonprofit housing developers wanting to renovate or build homes for Delawareans to purchase can now apply for the Catalyst Fund program through the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).

The overarching goal of HOSS is to support individuals and families in maintaining their housing and achieving housing stability. HOSS does this by providing education on and connection to short- and long-term services as needed.

Final Federal Assistance Is Available Through Early 2024; State-Funded Assistance Is Still Available and Ongoing   Dover, Del., September 18, 2023 – As part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) launched three new temporary programs to address barriers to achieving and maintaining homeownership for […]

Government officials and community members gather in Dover to learn of qualitative, quantitative, and projection data to solve the housing crisis Dover, Del. October 10, 2023 – Delawareans, including government officials, nonprofit and for-profit partners, and service providers, joined the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) at POLYTECH Adult Education Center to hear preliminary findings from the […]

DOVER, DE – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement on Director Eugene Young Jr.’s decision to step down March 8, 2024, from his current role as the head of the Delaware State Housing Authority. Director Young has served as the agency’s leader since 2021.   “Eugene is a strong leader dedicated to public service. […]

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).   Karnai’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate.    “Cynthia understands the housing situation in Delaware, and she’ll continue the hard work we are doing to create affordable […]

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Senate’s vote to confirm his nomination of Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).   “Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for their votes confirming Cynthia Karnai as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority,” said Governor […]

Prior to being named Deputy Director in 2022, Karnai served 16-plus years as the agency's Chief Operating Officer, overseeing its operations, and Director of Housing Finance, guiding homeownership and foreclosure prevention.

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today the launch of its new and improved user-friendly website: https://www.destatehousing.com/. The new website was designed with the public and partners in mind, providing them easy access to services, resources, and information. The new website offers a fresh look and enhanced features like site translation services, improved search […]

Dover, Del. April 22, 2024 – Today, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced that Emily Cunningham will serve as the agency’s Chief of Staff.    Cunningham brings a wealth of diverse experience to her new role. She recently served as the Vice President of the Blood Bank of Delmarva. Prior to this role, she was […]

With the 2020 Census numbers starting to come out, it's interesting to look at what states are gaining (or losing) people. In this example, I create a custom map similar to the ones the US Census Bureau likes to use, and plot the 10-year change in population. But before we [...]

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The SGPLOT procedure supports a wide variety of plot types that you can use directly or combine together to create more complex graphs. Even with this flexibility, there might be times you run across a graph that you cannot create using one of the standard plot types. An "area" bar [...]

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The Graph Template Language (GTL) is a powerful tool for creating a wide range of graphic displays. One feature GTL has is the ability to combine independent plots together into one paneled display. The SG procedures have some limited capabilities in this area; but in this post, I am going [...]

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Have you ever been curious about your monthly water consumption and how it compares to others in your community? Recently, I had this question and decided to get ahold of my family's water usage data for analysis. Harnessing the power of data visualization, I compared my family of four's monthly [...]

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Underprivileged kids learn about Jesus through a weekly football programme.

Vitor and Ivanir Christovam step into new roles for Latin America in people care after learning how to care for workers on the field in Moldova.

WILMINGTON – As public health officials report rising cases of coronavirus and Delaware grapples with increased community spread, the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families announced Friday it is taking immediate action to protect staff and youth in its secure care juvenile facilities. Proactive screening and testing have identified that two youth residing at Stevenson House […]

WILMINGTON – Two additional youth residing at Stevenson House Detention Center have tested positive for coronavirus, the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families announced Monday, bringing the total secure care youth cases to four. The Department received the test results over the weekend and immediately initiated cleaning and notification protocol and coordinated […]

WILMINGTON – To begin Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Delaware Children’s Department, Prevent Child Abuse Delaware, and other stakeholders are raising awareness of how to nurture resilient families and prevent, recognize, and report child abuse and neglect.  April is traditionally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s awareness campaign, “Growing a Better Tomorrow for All […]

WILMINGTON – Delaware’s Ferris School has been selected as finalist for the 2021 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award in the juvenile correction program category. This prestigious annual award, through the national continuous improvement program Performance-based Standards (PbS), is given in three categories: correction, detention, and community residential programs. Programs are recognized based on practices that exemplify […]

Innovation Center, William Penn High School. – On Tuesday, Lt. Governor Hall-Long joined Patrick and Amy Kennedy and leaders in behavioral health from around Delaware for a round table discussion aimed at improving student mental health. Patrick Kennedy is one of the world’s leading voices on mental health and addiction. He is best known as the lead sponsor of the Mental Health Parity […]