Equality in Housing
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Equality in the Ardens was found in many areas, including racial diversity. In 1950, Don Stephens and other residents of the Ardens formed the Sunset Self-Help Corporation, the founding organization for the village of Ardencroft. The legacy of Ardencroft is one of multi-cultural diversity. At a time when racial segregation was the norm in Delaware, the community started with the intention of making housing available to leaseholders of any racial group. A sign at the front of the community announced:
You are welcome hither, for here in Ardencroft we do not ask about a man’s religion nor his beliefs nor do we hold to any theory of racial superiority.
Equality in the Ardens was found in many areas, including racial diversity. In 1950, Don Stephens and other residents of the Ardens formed the Sunset Self-Help Corporation, the founding organization for the village of Ardencroft. The legacy of Ardencroft is one of multi-cultural diversity. At a time when racial segregation was the norm in Delaware, the community started with the intention of making housing available to leaseholders of any racial group. A sign at the front of the community announced:
You are welcome hither, for here in Ardencroft we do not ask about a man’s religion nor his beliefs nor do we hold to any theory of racial superiority.
