For decades, Delaware County has been the wealthiest and fastest-growing county in Ohio, but, surprisingly, more than 11% of Delaware County residents - 24,000 people - struggle financially. More than 16,000 Delaware County households have employment but live on strained incomes with limited assets. About 4,200 of those households include least one member 55 years old or older, including approximately 6,200 of our senior neighbors. Prices continue to rise, while household incomes are stagnant and insufficient to make ends meet. Due to lack of affordable housing, many are homeless, living with family, or in transitional housing waiting for affordable housing opportunities.
Clearly, the need in our community is great. By shopping at Common Ground for their material needs, folks are able to redirect income to other essential expenses like housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, and heathcare.
