WHO WE ARE
A Place to Begin Again
Homelessness is rarely solved by a bed alone. At Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, we provide more than a safe place to stay. We walk alongside individuals and families as they work toward greater stability and independence.
Through personalized case management and connections to healthcare, employment, financial resources, housing assistance, and continued follow-up, each guest receives support designed around their individual needs and goals.
The goal is not simply to provide temporary shelter, it is to help create a foundation for lasting stability
OUR STORY
A Community That Chose to Respond
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing began with a simple but powerful belief: when a community comes together, lives can change.
For more than three decades, people of faith, community leaders, volunteers, donors, and local partners have joined together to respond to homelessness in the Dover community with compassion and action.
What began as an effort to provide safe shelter has grown into a more comprehensive approach to helping people move forward. As the needs of the community have changed, DIMH has continued to evolve—expanding its support to address the many factors that contribute to long-term stability, including healthcare, employment, financial well-being, and permanent housing.
Today, DIMH continues that legacy by walking alongside individuals and families as they work toward stability, independence, and a place to call home.
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OUR MISSION
DIMH provides safe shelter, life-changing support, resources, and a pathway to self-sufficiency for those experiencing homelessness in Central Delaware. Our shelters and programs empower men, women, and families to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
DIMH is dedicated to building pathways of hope that empower the unhoused, transforming their lives and contributing to genuine community in Central Delaware.
OUR VISION
We are a community where everyone experiencing housing insecurity is embraced, supported, and empowered to achieve stability and thrive as self-reliant individuals and families
OUR APPROACH
Every Person's Path Forward Looks Different
We meet people where they are and provide the support they need to move toward lasting stability
Person-Centered
Every guest has a unique story, circumstance, and set of needs.
Dignity & Compassion
People are treated as individuals, not defined by homelessness.
Structure & Accountability
Compassion is paired with goal-setting and support that helps guests move forward.
Whole-Person Support
Housing stability can involve health, employment, finances, relationships, transportation and more.
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
It Takes a Community to
Create Lasting Change.
As an interfaith organization, DIMH is built on the power of people coming together across faiths, backgrounds, and professions to serve our neighbors. Our work is made possible through churches, volunteers, healthcare providers, employers, donors, and community partners who share a commitment to seeing lives transformed.
"The face of homelessness has changed, and so must our approach.
Our goal is not just to provide shelter, but to help individuals and families achieve sustainable housing, meaningful employment, and healthier lives."
-Dr. Carol E. Boggerty
Board Chair
A Pathway Forward
FISCAL INTEGRITY
Stewardship You Can Trust
At DIMH, we recognize that every gift is a trust. We are committed to using donor resources with integrity, accountability, and transparency to ensure the greatest possible impact for the individuals and families we serve.
