Network Connect partners with House of David in Milford

Nonprofit collaboration brings community well-being ambassadors to trusted local hub

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Network Connect, a Delaware-based nonprofit, has launched a new partnership with the House of David in downtown Milford. Through this collaboration, Network Connect will provide trained community well-being ambassadors on-site at the House of David multiple days each week, bringing relationship-centered, wraparound support directly into a trusted community hub and increasing access to wellness services, economic empowerment resources and coordinated care.

Why it matters

The House of David has long been recognized as a cornerstone organization in Milford, providing practical resources, stabilization support and pathways to independence. This partnership allows Network Connect to deepen its presence in the community and build capacity for the trusted work already happening, while expanding access to wellness-focused, preventative support.

The details

Network Connect's community well-being ambassadors, who are certified community health workers, will provide mental health and substance use support, positive activities, resource navigation and essential needs assistance at the House of David. This embedded support model aims to generate positive ripple effects throughout downtown Milford, strengthening the local support ecosystem and reinforcing a shared commitment to prevention, healing and community resilience.

  • The partnership launched in February 2026.

The players

Network Connect

A Delaware-based nonprofit that invests in community-driven wellness, stability and empowerment programs.

House of David

A Milford-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals in the community with compassion, dignity and purpose, providing holistic support, practical resources and transformational acts of generosity.

Cierra Hall-Hipkins

Executive director of Network Connect.

Pastor David Shockey

Executive director of the House of David.

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What they’re saying

“At Network Connect, we invest in communities where strong culture, trusted relationships and real impact are already taking root. This host site partnership allows us to deepen our presence; by embedding community well-being ambassadors alongside the House of David, we are building capacity for the trusted work already happening in downtown Milford, while expanding access to wellness-focused, preventative support.”

— Cierra Hall-Hipkins, Executive director of Network Connect

“The House of David has always believed in serving the whole person with dignity, compassion and action. Partnering with Network Connect enhances our capacity to meet community needs proactively and holistically while staying rooted in the values that guide our work.”

— Pastor David Shockey, Executive director of the House of David

What’s next

The partnership is expected to generate positive ripple effects throughout downtown Milford, strengthening the local support ecosystem and reinforcing a shared commitment to prevention, healing and community resilience.

The takeaway

This collaboration between Network Connect and the House of David demonstrates how community-driven partnerships can expand access to wellness services and empower individuals and families to move forward with stability, purpose and hope.