Delhi Center

OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS IN HEALTH, FINANCIAL STABILITY, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTSDELHI CENTER IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: COMMUNITY BUILDING INITIATIVE (CBI): CBI IS A MODEL DEVELOPED BY ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND TO WORK WITH AND TRAIN RESIDENCE TO ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS, SELECT A GOAL TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS, AND TAKE ACTION TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. DELHI RESIDENTS ARE CURRENTLY WORKING TO IMPROVE THE PERCEPTION OF COMMUNITY SAFETY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THROUGH THREE STRATEGIES INCLUDING STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, IMPROVING THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, AND REDUCING THE PRESENCE OF SPEEDING, LOITERING, PUBLIC INTOXICATION, AND PUBLIC DRINKING AND/OR DRUG USE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. RESIDENCE HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN ADDRESSING TRAFFIC CONCERNS, LOITERING, DRUG USE, GRAFFITI AND PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS BY COLLABORATING WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS. INFORMATION AND REFERRALS: DELHI CENTER HAS LONG BEEN KNOWN AS A RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR RESIDENTS TO CONNECT WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL SERVICES AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL AND JOB TRAINING RESOURCES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A LARGE NETWORK OF COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS INCLUDING STATE, COUNTY, AND CITY AGENCIES, OTHER NON-PROFITS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS ARE WELCOME AT DELHI CENTER WHERE THEY HAVE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP JOB SKILLS AND TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY. VOLUNTEERS HAVE ASSISTED BY PROVIDING SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF RECEPTIONIST, CUSTODIAN, SPECIAL EVENTS, CLEAN-UP PROJECTS, AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING AND MENTORING, SENIOR SERVICES, AND OTHER MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES. FACILITY RENTALS: THE DELHI CENTER IS AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, TRAININGS, AND OTHER PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FUNCTIONS. THE CENTER IS A MEETING PLACE FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE FOCUS AREAS OF FINANCIAL STABILITY, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAM: DELHI CENTER PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY BY HELPING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS CREATE STEP-BY-STEP PLANS TO TACKLE THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS IN ORDER TO REDUCE DEBT, INCREASE INCOME, IMPROVE CREDIT SCORES AND MANAGE CREDIT, BUILD ASSETS, INCREASE SAVINGS, AND ENHANCE FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE. REFERRALS ARE MADE TO FREE NONPROFIT PARTNERS IN A VARIETY OF AREAS, INCLUDING LEGAL ADVICE, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, FAIR HOUSING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HOME BUYING HELP, ETC. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION AND COMPLAINT RESOLUTION REGARDING PHONE AND UTILITY BILLS TO CONSUMER WHO ARE NOT PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND ACCESS TO LEGITIMATE BANKING SERVICES.EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: DELHI CENTER OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR ALL AGES. A HEAD START AND A CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL ARE HOUSED WITHIN THE FACILITY AND A STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS HELPS DELHI CENTER CONNECT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WITH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE: MATHLETICS: A STEM BASED SUMMER AND WINTER CAMP FOR ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL STUDENTS. VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS; END-OF-CAMP PRODUCTION, MATH AND SCIENCE FAIR; FREE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACKS OFFERED DURING ONE-WEEK WINTER BREAK TO YOUTH AGES 5-13. LEISURE CLASSES: A VARIETY OF CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, INCLUDING BALLET, JAZZ, HIP HOP, SINGING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, ART ILLUSTRATION AND HEALTH AND FITNESS, INCLUDING ZUMBA, YOGA, BELLY DANCE, AND MARTIAL ARTS CONDUCTED BY CONTRACTED INSTRUCTORS FOR ALL AGES, PRESCHOOL TO SENIORS. COMPUTER CLASSES: CLASSES FOR ADULTS PROVIDED BY IN A VARIETY OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS WITH A FOCUS ON ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY. ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) CLASSES: CLASSES FOR ADULTS PROVIDED BY SANTA ANA COLLEGE CENTENNIAL EDUCATION CENTER BASED ON STUDENTS ABILITIES AS DETERMINED BY PLACEMENT TESTING WITH A FOCUS ON ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY. TEENS ENGAGED IN LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP (TELL): THE PROGRAM PROVIDES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, INTERNSHIPS, MENTORING, COMMUNITY SERVICES, GUEST SPEAKERS, PERSONAL ASSESSMENTS, GOAL PLANNING, AND JOURNALING FOR YOUTH AGES 14-21. SANTA ANA EARLY LEARNING INITIATIVE (SAELI): DELHI CENTER IS SPEARHEADING THE SAELI COMPOSED OF 51 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS. THE SAELI IS FOCUSED ON ENHANCING EARLY LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN (INFANT TO 9 YEARS). THERE ARE THREE SYSTEMS OPERATING WITHIN THE INITIATIVE INCLUDING: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, FORMAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS, AND FAMILY ECONOMIC SUCCESS.