On this Giving Tuesday, local organizations that regularly serve the community are turning to their neighbors for support to address growing needs.

A new women’s and children’s shelter is set to open in Dover, following the unveiling of the building on Walker Road last week by the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. This facility is designed to create a supportive environment where mothers and children can remain together during difficult times.

An annual report from Housing Alliance Delaware says more people than ever before have experienced homelessness this year.