Delhi Center

“A copy of form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and the compliance committee. The return is then reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

“Explantion of monitoring and enforcement of conflicts: on an annual basis, delhi center reviews the conflict of interest policy contained in its by- laws with its board members. A written affirmation of compliance is obtained from each board member annually. Additionally, delhi center employees are annually required to make an acknowledgement of having reviewed and complied with both the conflict of interest policy and its code of ethics policy contained in its employee handbook. Finally delhi center has engaged an independent third party service provider to receive, monitor, and report on any ethical or workplace concerns raised by employees. Information regarding this anonymous service is communicated annually with all staff.”

“The ceo's salary and performance review is done by the board of directors on an annual basis.”

“Compensation review & approval process for officers & key employee: executive committee reviews ceo performance against established annual performance metrics. Further, executive committee benchmarks ceo compensation against similar organizations based on information obtained from those organization's form 990's. Also compares compensation against information contained in the charity navigator ceo compensation study.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for public inspection at our main office, on-line with guidestar, submitted with all grants, and otherwise available by request.”

“The various volunteer programs include office and clerical duties, data entry, front desk receptionist, customer service, food distributing and helping with the seniors program, just to name a few.”

“The delhi center senior program provides a safe and comfortable haven for seniors to socialize and participate in arts and crafts classes, yoga, and bingo on a weekly basis to help improve their quality of life. There are also free nutrition classes for adults offered with physical activity following each workshop. Senior grocery program: free grocery items including fresh produce, deli, dairy products, canned goods, fresh meat and much more. No one is turned away and there are no registration or income requirements. This program is operated by volunteers with staff support.”

“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, pre- school 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, 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 and formal school systems, and family economic success.”

“Delhi 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. Joseph's hospital community partnership fund to work with and train residents 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. Residents 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.”