WILMINGTON, DE –– Delaware Congressman Mike Castle joined in his front yard by Mrs. Mike Castle announced a $123.00 grant for the front garden’s spring revitalization program. This grant of money from his personal checking account, will provide Mrs. Castle with funds to be used over a three week time frame to restore a patch of annuals next to the mailbox and mulch around the ornamental pear tree to the left of the walkway.
The assistance this grant provides will help to create and pleasant first impression for visitors to the Castle home. Rep. Castle says these funds will make a significant contribution to his peace of mind.
“Grants, such as this one, are very competitive, and I am pleased to have chosen my wife as the recipient of these funds. With many uncertainties in our current national economy, it is important that we take proactive steps to create pleasing walkways and flower beds through programs like this. These funds will give my wife the resources she needs to help revitalize this bed.” Rep. Castle said.