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• Oct. 26, 2005 - Delancey Street...a Foundation of Hope
This
is WAY off any topic of homeschooling, unless your homeschooled child
happens to be an ex felon...which I don't laugh at because it is
entirely possible...but this foundation is such a source of
encouragement regarding society that I had to post it. It is so
exciting to see a vision that has been turned into a productive
contribution to society. The founder of Delancey Street says
it perfectly, "You have to be two opposite things at the same time with
any population that's in trouble. You can't be naive to who they
are, and you really have to take a very hard-edged approach to the
reality in front of you. But you have to be naive about what they
can become. You have to believe all things are possible."
The Delancey Street Foundation opened in 1971 with less than a handful
of residents, a one thousand dollar loan and the vision that substance
abusers, former felons and other hopeless individuals would find a
place where they would be enabled to turn their lives around and become
productive members of society. The foundation is run by the
residents and for the residents who have no professional training, no
government funding, at no charge to the clients. The residents
commit to a minimum two year stay (but average of four years) and, in
turn, will gain an academic education and three marketable skills; not
to mention the character traits they cultivate along the way.
Over 14,000 people have graduated from a life of crime to become
law-abiding, tax-paying members of society. The three marketable
skills required to graduate may be obtained from any of the following
(all founded and run by the residents): The Delancey Street Restaurant, The Delancey Street Cafe and Bookstore,
The Delancey Street Moving Company, The Delancey Street Para Transit
Service, The Delancey Street Automotive Service, The Delancey Street
Christmas Sales, handcrafted Southwestern style furniture, and
handcrafted pottery and art.
You must check out this media clip!
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• Oct. 26, 2005 - Wow...that's wonderful!
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/wardssward/32000/
BTW...thanks for your comments regarding the China issue...thanks most of all for the prayer!! If you have any ideas or know of any sites to help us buy American, please share them. Thanks.