Delancey Street Foundation is based on a independent organization in helping the community out for those in need. It began in San Francisco, California and has expanded to many different states. They have many career, and educational opportunities in Delancey Street. Opportunities such as working in a restaurant, office, mechanical shops, and so much more. Behavioral changes occur before, and during the motivation. Some have hit rock bottom in life and wants a place to escape in order for survival. For those who had hit rock bottom may had plead for help. Therefore, bringing out of the rock bottom stage, it's their chance to explore opportunities and that it wouldn't repeat history. It also depends on the participants' mindsets if they are truly ready for a change. No one is labeled from their background. There is no judgement here because people want to change themselves. Adding label would degrade and may set unhealthy relationships from what's focused. The goal of Delancy Street is to keep people away from the street that may drag them to dangerous situations. They may not be able to pull people out from it, but they can certainly help change for those who are willing. If I were able to improve Delancy Street, I would open up to more places in the varieties of income cities, that way they can be familiar to it and can volunteer or support in keeping the doors open. I really like about the mission Delancy Street keeps, but I wish the government can help support Delancy Street in providing more opportunities such as continuous schools, GED, and so on. Even if the continuous school may not be a chance to do so, a little bit of the budget from the government can keep their doors open. Like the video stated, "and because we're not a funded organization, hit bottom can mean a vast array of problems." |
In this assignment, we were to watch a short video about Delancey Street and analyze the videos through the questions. The video had an interesting perspective on having opportunities for second chance. This helped me show the humanity that is given towards a community that is highly impacted for needing a change through themselves. I learned that this and many other organizations help out for people who hit rock bottom. I have learned a lot from this organization and hope that it improves from the years coming. Although I understood the concept of this video, I still feel like it's not as through as I expected. There's so much to talk about, but my expression towards this is lacking. I think that having to express myself through hard topics would be my fear to face. I would have to improve myself in writing it to the main objective.
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