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Central DE Habitat for Humanity Presents Dover Federal Credit Union with the ‘Sponsor of the Year Award’

Dover, DE— Many years ago, a relationship between a longstanding nonprofit and a credit union dedicated to making real change within their community was formed. Throughout the years, Dover Federal Credit Union’s partnership with the Central DE Habitat for Humanity strengthened through the involvement in volunteering opportunities and support for the robust activities.

On January 24^th, that relationship strengthened when the CDHFH honored Dover Federal with a ‘Sponsor of the Year Award’ for their consistent support throughout 2021. "Dover Federal Credit Union has made an impact in Kent County by supporting CDHFH's mission to provide affordable homeownership and neighborhood revitalization opportunities to those in our community. We are so grateful to have them be a part of our family because we could not do what we do without them!" - Dylan Grimes, Development Director for the Central DE Habitat for Humanity.

“The past year was remarkably difficult with massive strains in the construction supply chain, increased land values, price increases, and staff shortages. Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity is tasked each year to provide affordable homeownership opportunities to low-income individuals and families despite losses of at least $25k on each home we build. The pandemic not only made this work more challenging, it also increased the number of people needing relief from our programs. The generous support of Dover Federal Credit Union in 2021 allowed us to acquire three new properties to develop, start construction on three new sites on S. Queen Street, and retain 100% of our staff. While we saw a substantial decrease in corporate gifts in 2021, Dover Federal increased their support. We have sincerely appreciated their partnership over the last several years but the support offered last year is most remarkable. Thank you Dover Federal Credit Union for your love of our community and appreciation of our work. You are helping us change lives and in turn, change Kent County.” – Tim Bailey, Executive Director for the Central DE Habitat for Humanity.

As a firm believer in the philosophy of “People Helping People,” Dover Federal is committed to helping communities get there and they look forward to making an even bigger impact on their neighboring communities in the coming years.  When speaking of the award, Tyler Kuhn, Dover Federal’s VP of Marketing and Digital Experience said, “It is a no brainer for us to support Central DE Habitat for Humanity. There is nothing that breaks the cycle of poverty like home-ownership and we are honored to be a small part of getting a deserving family into a home.”

Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity (CDHFH) was founded in 1990 and is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International which is a non-profit ecumenical housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world. CDHFH works to transform lives and revitalize Kent County communities by building and repairing quality homes in partnership with families in need. To learn more or to volunteer, visit centraldelawarehabitat.org.

Dover Federal Credit Union was first chartered in 1958 by a handful of Air Force and civilian workers are Dover Air Force Base. Today Dover Federal serves over 40,000 members, over 450 Workplace Partners, and has eight locations throughout the state of Delaware. Dover Federal continues to help its members get there, wherever that may be. To learn more about Dover Federal Credit Union, visit any of their branches or visit them on the web at www.doverfcu.com.