"Dedicated to building a foundation for those in crisis
to maintain dignity & respect without homelessness
while providing hope and enhancing their
quality of life."
to maintain dignity & respect without homelessness
while providing hope and enhancing their
quality of life."
Since 1972, Diakonia has been helping men, women, and families in
Worcester County, Md. by providing emergency housing, food assistance,
and resources to help them get back on their feet. Over the past 10
years, Diakonia has expanded our services to include; case management,
housing assistance, homeless prevention, and veteran services.
Diakonia
is the only comprehensive provider of emergency services for men,
women, and families on the Lower Shore of Md. Diakonia has 3 sites; main
site which has 2 buildings providing emergency housing and food pantry,
Thrift store, and Administrative/Veteran service offices.
Diakonia is able to provide all these services through the support of our; local community, individual, business, local United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, churches, private foundations and civic groups. Our services are also funded through local government, State and Federal grants. Please know that each and every gift helps Diakonia support a homeless person(s) or family in need.
"For decades Diakonia has helped those in immediate need for a myriad of reasons – be it food, housing, or simply someone to provide hope. The organization has adapted since its inception to address the needs of the tri-county area it serves..."
