Milford Advocacy for the Homeless

Empowering Lives. Restoring Dignity. Building Community.

We are a community-driven nonprofit based in Milford, Delaware, dedicated to supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, and crisis. Rooted in dignity, compassion, and service, we work every day to meet people where they are—and walk alongside them as they rebuild their lives.

Whether you are here to volunteer, donate, request support, or learn more about our mission, we’re so glad you’re here. Together, we can create a stronger, more caring community—one neighbor at a time.

💙 What We Do

At Milford Advocacy for the Homeless, we believe advocacy is more than providing services—it is about walking beside our neighbors through their most vulnerable moments. We stand with individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty, offering not only resources but also unwavering compassion, dignity, and respect.

Our programs are rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported on their journey to stability. Each initiative turns empathy into action, creating real pathways forward and building hope for a better tomorrow.

Our Programs Include:

Blessings to Bounty: Recovering surplus food and redistributing it to nourish our community
Emergency Support Pop-up Stations: Providing relief during extreme hot and cold weather
Harvest Hub: Addressing food insecurity with nutrition-focused support
ID Assist: Covering costs, transportation, and advocacy to help neighbors secure identification
In-Kind Support: Offering gently used or new clothing and household essentials
Journey Partners: Walking alongside neighbors to personalize advocacy, support, and resources
Laundry of Love: Covering the cost of laundry services for those in need
Second Wind Bicycles: Repairing and distributing refurbished bicycles for transportation and family connection
Senior Center Memberships: Sponsoring access to wellness and community for older adults
Welcome Home: Providing home goods and cleaning supplies for neighbors transitioning into housing
Transitional Housing Support: Connecting neighbors to programs and resources for stable living
Seasonal Community Outreach: Hosting dinners, supply drives, and connection events each season

Together, these efforts reflect our mission to meet people where they are, walk alongside them with compassion, and create impact through service.

* To learn more about each program, click here: https://milfordadvocacyforthehomeless.org/?page_id=6828

📢 How You Can Help

Donate (one-time, monthly, in memory of someone) at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-4164
Volunteer opportunities – fill out a volunteer interest at https://milfordadvocacyforthehomeless.org/?page_id=6904
Fundraisers & events – check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/milfordadvocacyforthehomeless

🙌 Impact in Action

Meals: Served over 50,000 meals in the past two years to individuals, families, transition houses, drop-in centers, and Code Purple in Milford
Community Dinners: 4 in 2024 in partnership with House of David
Helping Hands Events: 4 in 2024 in partnership with the Milford Library and local service providers
Bicycles: Delivered 100+ bikes on average annually since 2022
Individuals & Family: Provided support through advocacy and services for 270 people in 2024
Request Fulfillment: FIlled 600+ requested items to individuals in 2024
Transportation: Code Purple (December 1 – March 15), medical emergencies, social services, ID assists, events, and delivery for Welcome Home fulfillment