friendship house

Christina Park became a city-sanctioned unhoused community site in October 2025, and residents had experienced several issues since its inception.Two snowstorms, organizational issues and faulty tents saw residents displaced and disturbed several times over.Friendship House, a community nonprofit, was brought by the city to oversee the site that is now home to 60 residents. It acknowledged it is still working out the kinks, but reported smoother waters there now -with eight residents moving on to supportive programs or sustainable housing options.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee met up with Friendship House CEO Kim Eppehimer at its offices to learn more about Christina Park, its residents and next steps for its partnership with the city.

The site has mobile restrooms installed, and Mayor John Carney included funds in his proposed budget last week to station mobile showers and washers at the park as well.

Just as libraries, coffee shops and other places where people experiencing homelessness can seek refuge during the day shut down due to the new…