Financial Assistance

New Castle Cares Fund

The New Castle Cares Fund (NCCF) is a voluntary, private fund to help fixed income, the elderly, handicapped and persons with special emergency needs who have difficulty paying their electric and water bills.

The Municipal Services Commission (MSC) in agreement with the Salvation Army has established a tax deductible fund that allows you to make a contribution that can help a fellow citizen. The contributions from its customers shall be sent directly to the Salvation Army with checks payable to the New Castle Cares Fund.

The NCCF throughout the city of New Castle service area shall have sole control over the determination whether any particular applicant is an eligible beneficiary and shall receive assistance. The Salvation Army shall account for all contributions to and distributions from the NCCF in a separate account which may be audited from time to time by the MSC or its representatives.

The Salvation Army shall provide monthly reports to the MSC showing all contributions and disbursements from NCCF

Assistance is limited to one time in a twelve month period and the amount of assistance cannot exceed $400.00

Social Agencies

Catholic Charities
2601 West 4th Street, Wilmington DE
(302) 654-9295

DeLaWarr State Service Center
500 Rogers Rd, New Castle DE
(302) 577-2970

Resurrection Parish
3000 Videre Dr, Skyline Ridge, Wilmington, DE
(302) 368-0146

St. Peter’s St. Vincent de Paul Society
521 Harmony St, New Castle DE
(302) 328-6589

Salvation Army
New Castle Cares Fund (NCCF)
400 North Orange Street, Wilmington DE
(302) 472-0764

Friendship House
720 North Orange Street, Wilmington DE
(302) 652-08033

Energize Delaware 

• • For financial assistance, we encourage you to explore Energize Delaware’s Home Energy-Efficiency Loan Program. You may qualify for favorable financing options to help fund energy-efficient improvements to your home. Additionally, Energize Delaware offers Residential Solar Loans, providing low-interest loans to credit-qualified homeowners in Delaware to support the purchase of customer-owned, on-site renewable energy systems.

EV Resources

• • If you’re considering an electric vehicle, visit DEMEC for more information on the J.D. Power tool designed to help you make an informed decision about your next vehicle purchase. This tool offers a personalized plan outlining your potential savings, available incentives, carbon reduction benefits, and much more. Additionally, you can take advantage of the Residential Customer Energy Savings Tools to assist in selecting the perfect electric vehicle for your needs.

Energy Efficient Tax Credits and Incentives

• • Tax credits and incentives are available to help you save! Visit Energy Star to learn more about how you can benefit. For state-specific savings opportunities, be sure to check out Energize Delaware’s website for additional information.