H.O.P.E

H.O.P.E

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County believes that Housing Opens Possibilities Everywhere (H.O.P.E) and we are excited to share our new monthly podcast, H.O.P.E. with you. New episodes will be available on the 15th of the month on the streaming apps listed below. Each new episode will highlight our impact in New Castle County, Delaware as we continue to build homes, communities, and hope.

Episodes

May 16, 2025 22 mins

In this powerful episode, Host and Habitat NCC CEO Kevin Smith sits down with Maritza Martinez, our Homeownership Program Manager, and Mai Pannah, Case Manager for our “Almost Home” program, to explore how Habitat is opening doors to stability and equity in Wilmington through affordable homeownership and rent-to-own opportunities.

Learn how our traditional homeownership pathway helps families build strength and self-relianc...

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Join Host and CEO Kevin Smith as he explores the power of neighborhood revitalization in Wilmington with special guest Roshida Austin, Neighborhood Revitalization Manager.

In this episode, we discuss how Habitat is transforming communities beyond homeownership, focusing on safety, beautification, and long-term investment in families and neighborhoods. We also discuss what volunteering with us looks like and events we have coming up...

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HFHNCC CEO Kevin Smith is joined by Scott Bosley, HFHNCC's Associate Director of Repairs. During this episode, Kevin and Scott discuss Critical Home Repairs and our Aging in Place initiatives that Habitat provides in the city of Wilmington and throughout New Castle County. They will touch on the importance of what we do, how we make it possible with help from donors like you, as well as how these repairs can help uplift those who r...

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August 15, 2023 30 mins

HFHNCC CEO Kevin Smith is joined by Mike Purzycki, the Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware.  During this episode, Kevin and Mayor Purzycki discuss affordable housing in Delaware, the programs Habitat provides in the city of Wilmington, The city working with Habitat on community initiatives, and where Wilmington is headed in the coming years with more Habitat homes being built. 

To learn more about the City of Wilmington, visit https://ww...

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HFHNCC CEO Kevin Smith is joined by Eugene Young, the Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).  During this episode, Kevin and Eugene discuss the affordable housing crisis in Delaware, the programs available for low-income families from DSHA, DSHA's partnership with HFHNCC, and where DSHA is headed in the coming years. 

To learn more about DSHA, visit http://www.destatehousing.com

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February 12, 2023 19 mins

HFHNCC CEO Kevin Smith, is joined by Kevin Gilmore and Tim Bailey.  Kevin is the CEO of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and Tim is the Executive Director of Central Delaware's Habitat for Humanity.  During this episode, Kevin, Kevin, and Time will discuss a recent Needs Assessment for Repairs to Low-Income, Owner-Occupied Housing in Delaware.  The results of this study would not be possible without our partners Delaware Communit...

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January 12, 2023 25 mins

HFHNCC Director of Development, Kathi Barber, is joined by Senior Director of Programs, Beverly Ward.  During this episode Kathi and Beverly will reflect back on 2022 and the impact of HFHNCC's programs throughout New Castle County.

For more information, visit https://www.habitatncc.org

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December 12, 2022 22 mins

Kevin Smith, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC), is joined by Ruby Dyer and Cheris Henry, both HFHNCC employees and Habitat Homeowners.  Ruby is our Critical Repairs Program manager and Cheris is the Donations Operations Coordinator in our Prices Corner ReStore. This edition will discuss how a stable home can affect the holiday season.  Ruby and Cheris also share some of their family traditions since moving i...

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November 12, 2022 22 mins

Kevin Smith, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC), is joined by both the New Castle County ReStore Managers, Elijah Dreuitt and Dennis Martin, to continue the discussion from last month talking about all things ReStore from the donation process to our volunteers and even tales of our amazing customers.

For more information on our ReStores, visit https://www.habitatncc.org/restore/

 

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October 12, 2022 21 mins

Kevin Smith, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC), is joined by both the New Castle County ReStore Managers, Elijah Dreuitt and Dennis Martin, to discuss everything ReStore from the donation process to volunteering and tales of our amazing customers.

For more information on our ReStores, visit https://www.habitatncc.org/restore/

Stay tuned for Part 2 with Kevin, Elijah, and Dennis on November 15th.

 

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September 15, 2022 27 mins

Kevin Smith, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC), is joined by HFHNCC Senior Director of Programs, Beverly Ward, and HFHNCC Homeownership Program Manager, Maritza Martinez to discuss the misconceptions and frequently asked questions about the Habitat Homeownership Program.

 

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August 15, 2022 17 mins

Kevin Smith, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, discusses the impact that Habitat for Humanity is making in New Castle County, Delaware through building homes and confronting the affordable housing crisis in Delaware.

 

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