Christmas Tree Extravaganza recipient announced

Terry Rogers Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

For the past several years, Milford Public Library has invited local businesses and organizations, not only in Milford but the surrounding area as well, to participate in the annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza. This year, the theme for the popular event is “Peace, Joy and Community.” “The Christmas tree symbolizes the unbridled excitement, revival and hope the season offers,” Carolyn Tabor, …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – September 12, 2023

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This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Ladybug Music Festival Artist Spotlight: Kerry Hallett MAH seeking bicycle donations Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness this October Milford XC finishes top-five overall at Lake Invitational Masten begins new chapter after retirement Click on the image below to view as a PDF

MAH seeking bicycle donations

Terry Rogers Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford Advocacy for the Homeless is currently asking for donations of bicycles to help the homeless population move toward permanent housing. According to Martha Gery, CEO of MAH, a bicycle can be a lifeline to someone who is trying to end the cycle of homelessness. “It’s more than just a bike,” Gery said. “Most of us see a bicycle as …

Milford Advocacy for the Homeless to hold two events

Terry Rogers Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford Advocacy for the Homeless (MAH), has planned two events designed to assist Milford’s homeless population. The first is a candlelight vigil in Bicentennial Park to celebrate those lost to an overdose. The event will be on Thursday, August 31 from 7 to 8 PM. “Brandywine Counseling is handling the vigil in the park and they are going to offer …

City continues to grapple with homeless displacement

Terry Rogers Government & Politics, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Just before the Christmas holiday, Milford Advocacy for the Homeless and the City of Milford learned that property on East Masten Circle was sold to a developer who planned to clear the land in early January. The land was the location of Tent City, a small homeless encampment with approximately 40 people living in tents on the property. Through the …

Efforts underway to relocate homeless from Tent City property

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In December, property located on East Masten’s Circle was sold to a developer who plans to build warehouse space. Unfortunately, the land has been the site of Tent City, a homeless encampment, for several years. The new owner plans to clear the land in early January, requiring the relocation of the homeless population who reside there, according to Martha Gery, …

Sale of property leads to crisis for Milford homeless population

Terry Rogers Culture, Government & Politics, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

UPDATE 12/23/22 – Sara Bluhm of the City of Milford announced that, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Archie Campbell, any of the residents of Tent City who do not stay in a Code Purple shelter this evening will be housed at the City of Milford Public Works. Additional updates on this story will be provided after the holidays.   …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Nov. 15, 2022

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Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines DMI invites everyone to Shop Small on Saturday, November 26th, 2022 Culture Milford Advocacy for the Homeless plans busy November Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza to benefit local family Mispillion Art League’s Big Draw was a Big Hit! Business KSI Receives Donation from Sussex County …

Milford Advocacy for the Homeless plans busy November

Terry Rogers Charity, Culture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Uncategorized

Milford Advocacy for the Homeless founder and CEO Martha Gery explained that her organization has a busy November planned. The month began on November 11 with a free event, offering haircuts, food, clothing and a bicycle clinic in the parking lot of UNITED Church. Clothing was provided by Gateway Clothing Connection and Charity Up Church was providing haircuts while MAH …

Milford’s hidden housing crisis

Terry Rogers Business, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At recent city council meetings, there has been significant discussion about homelessness and panhandling in areas of the city. Council members are receiving complaints from businesses downtown about the many homeless in downtown areas, some of whom are impacting foot traffic in the area. Around the highway shopping centers, there are several homeless people who are panhandling, creating a dangerous …