HACAP Announces Retirement of Delaware County Coordinator Deb Hamblin After 21 Years of Service
MANCHESTER, Iowa (January 28, 2026) – Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) announces the retirement of Deb Hamblin, Delaware County Coordinator, after 21 years of dedicated service to Community Action. Her final day with the organization will be February 6, 2026.
Hamblin’s journey with HACAP began when she was encouraged by a close friend who believed she would be a perfect fit for the work. Hamblin applied, and today, in a full‑circle moment sits at that very friend’s former desk. What started as a nudge from someone who saw her potential grew into more than two decades of service, compassion, and community connection.
Throughout her career, Hamblin has supported a wide range of community programs, including LIHEAP, hygiene and food orders, resource and referral services, and numerous smaller initiatives that have powerfully shaped the lives of Delaware County residents. Her work has been especially meaningful to older adults, many of whom found in Deb a trusted listener, a steady advocate, and sometimes the only person they felt they could talk to.
“The relationship I had with people is what I’ll miss most,” Hamblin shared. “Especially with our elderly clients. Being someone they could call and someone who cared, that has meant so much to me.”
Her impact has been deeply felt across the Manchester community, where she has lived her entire life. Many clients have expressed their sadness at her departure, a testament to the trust and comfort she brought to those facing hardship.
“Deb embodies what Community Action is all about compassion, dignity, and meeting people where they are,” said HACAP CEO Matt Majeski. “Her dedication to Delaware County has made a lasting difference, and her absence will be felt by staff, partners, and the many community members she has supported.”
HACAP extends its deepest gratitude to Deb Hamblin for her 21 years of service and her unwavering commitment to helping neighbors in need. The organization wishes her a joyful and fulfilling retirement.
