Serving Our Community
Since 1965
Delaware Opportunities offers a host of programs and services that respond to the needs of the citizens of Delaware County, New York. Our programs and services are annually assessed and considered in light of the following:
- Remove obstacles and solve problems that block the achievement of self-sufficiency
- Secure and retain meaningful employment
- Attain an adequate education
- Make better use of available income
- Obtain emergency and other assistance
- Achieve greater participation in the affairs of the community
- Youth development
- Coordination and effective use of other programs
- Counteract conditions of starvation and malnutrition
How Can Delaware Opportunities Help You?
Recent News
Leadership Transition Announcement
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Delaware Opportunities Announces Leadership Transition
Dr. Shelly Bartow to Pursue New Non-Profit Leadership Opportunity in 2027
HAMDEN, NY – (October 1, 2026) - Delaware Opportunities today announced that executive director Dr. Shelly Bartow will leave the organization effective December 31, 2026, to pursue an exciting new leadership opportunity in the non-profit sector. Dr. Bartow will continue her lifelong mission of… more
Project SHARE Heating Fund Opens September 14, 2026
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UPDATE AS OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2026: Project Share will remain open until funds are exhausted.
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Project SHARE Heating Fund will reopen beginning September 14, 2026, and will remain open until September 21, 2026.
ELECTRIC ONLY, NO FUEL
The Project SHARE… more
Legal Notice: Delaware Opportunities Rental Assistance Waiting List Reopening
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Legal Notice
For Immediate Release
August 26, 2026
Delaware Opportunities Rental Assistance Waiting List Reopening
Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waiting list will reopen on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Applications will be accepted beginning September 24, 2026 for individuals and families interested in receiving… more
Important Information about the Senior Dining Program
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2026
Public Announcement: Transition of Senior Dining Services in Delaware County
Delaware Opportunities would like to share an important update regarding Senior Dining services in Delaware County.
After more than 52 years of proudly serving older adults and their families through our Senior Dining Program, services will be transitioning to the Delaware County Office for the… more
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