UPDATE: Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Collaborative to Address and End Homelessness
April 17, 2025/
Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #8, establishing the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness. The initiative is intended to strengthen coordination among state agencies and partners in addressing homelessness across Delaware…
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The signing took place at the New Castle County HOPE Center, a shelter and service facility for individuals experiencing homelessness that was developed during Governor Meyer’s tenure as County Executive. The overall goal of the Collaborative will be to cut homelessness in half and end youth homelessness in Delaware within the next five years.
In his remarks at the New Castle County HOPE Center, Governor Meyer emphasized the urgency of addressing homelessness and the lack of affordable housing, as well as the need for coordinated action…
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Governor Meyer added that with the rent being so high for everyone, housing costs on the rise, and too many Delawareans being priced out of stability, it’s critical to expand affordable housing options, remove barriers, and ensure that every person in Delaware has access to a safe and secure home.
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Delaware Governor Matt Meyer tomorrow Thursday, April 17th, will sign Executive Order #8, establishing the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness. This Collaborative is a group of subject matter experts who will advise the governor on how best to address and eliminate homelessness across the state. Members of the Collaborative will be tasked with directing the identification of state homelessness programs, funding, and resources, and streamlining processes across state agencies and departments.