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Salvation Army of Del. Sees Heavy Surge In Requests For Assistance
The Salvation Army of Delaware has seen requests for assistance jump by more than 155-percent since the start of the pandemic. Salvation Army Delaware State Coordinator Major Tim Sheehan told WGMD News Thursday that the annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign is crucial. He added that contributions stay within the county. “What we’ve seen with the…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Addresses “Eviction Crisis”
Delaware tenants who face financial hardship and possible eviction would get access to legal help and other services under a bill approved in the State Senate Tuesday. The measure, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 101, also would create a diversion program that would resolve most landlord-tenant disputes before they go to court. Tenants would…
Read MoreDel. Bill Addresses Looming Eviction Risk
Keeping Delawareans in their homes who are at risk of eviction is the goal of legislation introduced in the Delaware General Assembly. (SB 101) Tenants who are facing the greatest financial hardship could receive free legal counsel. Also, a diversion program would be created to resolve most landlord-tenant disputes before they go to court. 鈥淒elaware…
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