Downtown Wilmington doesn’t thrive by accident. It takes people who care deeply — about our local businesses, our historic buildings, our artists, and each other.

At Wilmington Works, that’s exactly what we do — and thanks to community members like you, 2025 was a year of meaningful progress.

As part of our ongoing efforts to keep downtown vibrant, we teamed up with the Town of Wilmington to create a Façade Improvement Grant program that helps local businesses refresh and beautify their storefronts. Thanks to this support, 14 downtown buildings have been given new life with fresh paint, updated signs, windows, paving, and roof repairs. These changes not only restore historic details but also brighten our streets, strengthen our sense of place, and celebrate the charm that makes Wilmington such a special community.

$142,139 | 14 Buildings