Delaware Churches Assist Foster Children

Story by LaTasha Hewitt

The Delmar Community Service Federation, which includes several Allegheny East Conference (AEC) churches in Delaware and Maryland, recently partnered with the Fostering Wishes Foundation (Del.) to provide supplies for foster children.

The agency, which supports more than 700 foster children in Delaware, expressed a need for luggage, toiletries and other items to assist with transitioning children from one home to another. Several AEC churches, including Sharon Temple in Wilmington, Del.; Voice of Truth in Newark, Del.; Mt. Zion Miracle Station in Wilmington, Del.; Mt. Carmel in Harrington, Del.; Bethuel in Dover, Del.; First Millsboro (Del.); and New Life in Salisbury, Md., collected and donated items such as suitcases, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, wet wipes, combs, mouthwash, shampoo and conditioner.

“My family and I were so happy to participate in this very worthy project. We are always willing to aid those in need,” says Deborah Brown, Mt. Carmel church member.