The article highlights the struggles faced by immigrant communities in Sussex County, Delaware, with a particular focus on Haitian and Latino populations.
The “Thriving Newcomers Report” sheds light on key challenges such as housing shortages, transportation barriers, limited childcare options, and access to employment and education.
These issues are compounded by the county’s rural nature and the geographic divide between the eastern and western parts of Sussex.
While the eastern region benefits from tourism-driven jobs, the western side offers more affordable housing but lacks infrastructure to support the growing immigrant workforce.
Local organizations, including La Esperanza and the Haitian Coalition of Delaware, are advocating for improvements in housing, transportation, and childcare, as well as better support for immigrant communities overall.
The report also emphasizes the shared struggles between Haitian and Latino immigrants, despite cultural differences, and highlights the need for a united effort to address these challenges. The community is working toward solutions, with a meeting planned for March to discuss strategies for improving the situation for immigrants in Sussex County.
