First State Community Action Agency

June is National Homeownership Month.

At First State Community Action Agency, we know that homeownership can be an important step toward stability, asset building, and long-term opportunity for individuals and families.

Community Action and homeownership go hand in hand. Through our HUD-certified housing counseling services, we help guide people through the homebuying journey with education, support, and trusted information.

Whether you are just starting to think about buying a home or are ready to take the next step, our housing counselors are here to help.

Homeownership may feel like a big goal, but you do not have to navigate it alone.

To learn more about our housing counseling services, contact us today!

(302) 856-7761
www.firststatecaa.org/register

It’s time for our Friday Spotlight!

Energy education is about helping people better understand how energy use impacts their homes, their monthly bills, and their overall household stability.

At First State Community Action Agency, we know that information is a powerful tool. When families know how to identify energy-saving opportunities, understand available programs, and make small changes that can reduce costs over time, they are better equipped to make informed decisions for themselves and their homes.

Our Energy Educator, Vernon, recently joined residents of the Southbridge Community in Wilmington to share information about our programs and practical tips to help them save energy. These conversations meet people where they are, answer real questions, and connect households to resources that may help them save energy, lower costs, and plan ahead.

And we want to do more of this.

Do you know a community group, neighborhood association, church, school, senior center, apartment community, civic organization, or local event where this information would be helpful?

Invite us in. We want to be out in the community, sharing resources, answering questions, and helping Delaware residents better understand the support available to them.

Thank you to the partners who helped make this workshop possible: Southbridge CDC, Energize Delaware, Delmarva Power, Catholic Charities Diocese of Wilmington, and Energy Coordinating Agency.

Monday Motivation!

Today, we are celebrating Mr. Floyd and the next step in his journey.

Mr. Floyd worked with First State Community Action Agency’s Workforce Development Program and will be starting a new job as a flagger! We are proud to celebrate this opportunity with him and all that it represents.

This is what motivation looks like. It looks like commitment, perseverance, progress, and taking the next step toward stability through meaningful employment.

At First State, workforce development is about more than finding a job. It is about helping people build confidence, access opportunities, and move forward with support.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Floyd and wishing him much success in his new role.

As Community Action Month comes to a close, we are ending this month with full hearts and deep gratitude.

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us, supported us, partnered with us, showed up for us, shared our posts, attended our events, welcomed us into community spaces, and helped lift up the work happening across Delaware.

To our staff: thank you for the care, commitment, and steady work you bring every day.

To our board: thank you for your leadership, guidance, and belief in this mission.

To our partners, funders, legislators, volunteers, and community supporters: thank you for standing with us and helping make this work possible.

And to the individuals, families, and communities we serve: thank you for trusting us, sharing your stories, and allowing us to walk alongside you.

Community Action Month may be ending, but the work continues. Every day, across Delaware, First State Community Action Agency is committed to helping people, strengthening families, and building stronger communities.

Thank you for celebrating our impact with us.

Saturday community check-in:

What is one small thing that makes your community feel stronger?

Maybe it is a neighbor who checks in. A local organization that shows up. A school, church, pantry, library, park, volunteer, coach, teacher, or friend who makes people feel seen.

Strong communities are built in big ways and small ones. Today, we want to hear what that looks like where you live.

Drop your answer in the comments.

Summer looks different for every family.

For some, it means camp, beach days, cookouts, and time together. For others, it can also mean higher grocery bills, children home from school, transportation challenges, utility costs, housing stress, and the pressure of trying to make everything stretch.

At First State Community Action Agency, we know that strong communities are built when families have support, stability, and opportunity.

Across Delaware, we are here to help connect individuals and families with resources, programs, and people who care. Because community is not just where we live. It is how we show up for one another.

As we step into summer, we want to hear from you: What is one thing that makes your community feel like home?