DELANCEY STREET FOUNDATION
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September 22, 2011
this places black out dates are ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!! 1 yr for parents of client, 15 months to see your own kids and 18 months to see your significant other/spouse. this is cruel and unusual punishment!!!!! not even prison is this harsh. people need their families, alot sooner than this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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got husband in
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
lessen the black out dates to something more realistic!!!!!
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May 20, 2011
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I thank God I ran across all of this information.What wonderful information and stories I have read! I have a son that has been in and our of prison most of his adult life , drugs and acohol etc..He is currently in jail waiting to see what the justice system has in store. Abviously prison hasnt been the answer.Walk the fence and talk to other inmates about how they can get a fix in the inside, or the next crime they can get away with? As I read all the testimonies, Delancey Street is the hope for my Sons life. I pray there is devine intervention and you would except my son instead of another prison term. I have spoke to my son reguarding Delancey Street.He was very receptive.He realizes he is at the very bottom and needs the help.I hope you will give him a chance!Delancey could be the miracle he needs.I honestly believe this could the last chance in this life he could have.
Thank you so much for your time.
Keep up the great work!
Sincerly,
Carolyn Havins
805-499-5646
661-979-8458
email- shoutn2@hotmail.com
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I wish I had known of this organization many years ago. I had my head buried in the sand. How thankful I am for computors so I can research!
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Get involved!
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November 5, 2009
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I should have been dead already. I had been arrested on five different occasions for drunken driving. I was drinking a liter of bourbon a day and I knew I was doing it to kill myself slowly. I spent three years in Delancey Street, and during the course of my stay I was helped in rebuilding myself, brick by brick. I was able to look at my reflection in the bathroom mirror only after being there a few months. But I did it. I was imbued with a sense of confidence and self dignity that I had never posessed even in the years prior to my drinking getting out of control. All this happened because a group of people who hardly knew me took the time to keep me on track, and also gave me the motivation to improve myself in all ways. I just found out last week that I passed my certification test for structural welding. And I was reminded of just how far I have come in a relatively short timespan, and how many people had a hand in me getting to where I am. I'm not rich, but I am blessed. Thank you Mimi, Charlotte, Stephanie, Abe, and everyone else who didn't give up on me. I will continue to live my life in a way that will honor your continued commitment to helping people renew themselves.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
install a working phone system at the castle. ;)
Ways to make it better...
I had started to listen sooner!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
November 3, 2009
My name is John Jacobs and,if I was'nt a husband, father and grandfather I would never have left Delancy Street. Because of Delancy Street I am all of the above but better than that, Delancy Street taught me to give a damm...not only about my life but "your's Too"! Since I left Delancy Street I have received my degree from USF and worked at the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic. I have been clean since 1990 and, today I work at the same parole office that, I used to report too. Delancy Street gave me a new life and,a new attitude! For me, Delancy is not just a place but, a way of life that needs to be practiced in every town, village and ghetto in the country or.....the world for that matter. Delancy Street through tough love, taught me to love myself by being honest to myself and others. I also was blessed by the family environment that is Delancy Street. I would like to take time to thank all of the Delancy Street family (the abe's, the terrie's, the charlottes, the dick's and, the ray's, my peers)that helped me change my dippers and fed me until, I was able to feed and change myself! But, more than that, " thank you MIMI for Dugal's input and for, having faith in me. Delancy Street Foundation is not a program..."IT's A WAY OF LIFE'!
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My own life!
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My experience with Delancy Street continue's with my friends who are still there. Some of them have spent 20..30 years in Delancy Street saving lives!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
seriously sincere about the work of building character in people.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
adopt all the children taken from drug addicts of the bay area, move them into a clean environment (like Delancey Street)and create a cleaner careing world.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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November 3, 2009
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After spending most of my young and adult life in and out of jails and institutions. Delancey Street took me in, showed me love and provided hope. I stayed there for 10 years, learning, growing and doing what I could to make the world a better place. Delancey Street believes in second chances. I got that second chance and I am grateful to everyone there. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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In the countless successes of the clients
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
that they believe that people can turn their lives around.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Awesome
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
make room for more people involved with the criminal justice system.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
November 2, 2009
I went to Delancey Street in 1994. I was sentenced there instead of 7 yrs. 8 mos. in prison. I stayed for 4 1/2 years. Delancey Street was the best thing that ever happened to me. 3 of my family members have gone there since and we all been given second chances at living a clean life. Since graduating, I have received a Real Estate license and also work for the County of San Mateo for the Director of Alcohol and Other Drug Services. Delancey Street taught me how to live life and give back to the community. I do not think I would be the person I am today if it weren't for Delancey Street. I would do it all again. If I didn't have children I would have to stay toi give back to them for all they gave me.
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I was a resident there and so were 3 other family members. They do so much to help residents get their lives back on track.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
It could save the world.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
November 1, 2009
Delancey Street is the "Love" of my life. I went into Delancey Street with a black eye, 7 broken ribs& a broken hand. I had no job skills, no socialization skills, all I knew how to do was shoot herion and prostitute since 13 yrs. old. Delancey Street not only saved my life, they gave me one. Someone sat in the hospital w/me for weeks while I was kicking a methadone habit of 7 yrs. Then they took me into their home. I had got beat up by a pimp, saw Mimi Silbert on TV talking about a prostitution survey they were doing in S.F., they took me in, nursed me back to health, and taught me how to live. I have no doubt in my mind that if it wasn't for Delancey Street, I would be dead or in prison. I've been clean for 27 yrs. thanks to Mimi Silbert and the people that dedicate their lives to helping other people. I could never thank them enough.
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I've had a life now for 27 yrs. because of being in The Delancey Street Foundation.
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There are no changes to be made.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Having a life, having my family back, being able to work at a job now where I can give back to others what was given to me.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Committed to helping people learn how to live their lives.
Ways to make it better...
There are no ways to make this foundation better.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
None
One thing I'd also say is that...
THANKYOU, THANKYOU, THANKYOU
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 31, 2009
How can I ever write the appropriate words to express my gratitude towards Delancey Street and all that it stands for? If the world could follow the likes of Delancey Street all the problems could be solved.I came to Delancey Street in 1994 with all of my bridges burned. My family and friends finished with me. All they believed in now was that I was either going to die or spend the rest of my life in prison. Delancey Street saw something different. The residents that were there at the time had been down my road once before and knew that if they believed in me one last time I could be someone..someone they,my family and myself could be proud of. Fifteen years later I have become a mommy, wife, college graduate and the best of all a decent human being who cares about others, myself and the world I live in. Thank you, Delancey Street..thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have given me. You are a part of me, forever.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
In the way I live my life daily.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
They have taught me to be kind, decent and helpful to others while in return these actions take care of my well being
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Incredible, die hards who carry the mission of Delancey Street deep in their hearts.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Help that many more people.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 31, 2009
hi my name is Robert e Smith i went into delancey street in 1998 i stayed 7 years.I want every one to no they saved my life, i had no where to go no hope of making it, anywhere. with no real job skills. I spent over 14 years an in out of prison.I would all ways go back to the some spot.because i new nothing else, i was on my way back to prison for the 5th time. i went in front of judge bane he is a big believer in helping people. he told me he was feed up with my coming back to his court. he told to get a hold of delancey street for a interview. he said i would probably spend the rest of my life in prison if i did not change. Delancey street came to my rescue told the judge they would take me. after getting there delancey street started working on me they where showing me and telling things about myself i could not see. after seeing these things i new i needed to change them. so i stayed 7 years now i help run moovers inc a company that would not be here without Delancey street we employ around 15 people that are from delancey street included the owener. delancey street is still a big part of my life, they,re still there for me and they allwas will be whenever i need some one to talk to or lean on i call delancey street
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I would not be here without the help of delancey street
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
there my family they love me unconditionally
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
there are no payed staff we all work together to make it work
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
save more people
Ways to make it better...
there is no no no better experience
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 29, 2009
Before Delancey Street, I was a broke down drug addict and a burden to society. My family life was a mess. I had nowhere to go and nothing to offer anyone or anything. I had visited Delancey Street and knew in my heart, this was the only place that could give me the help and guidance I so desperately needed. It is strict, structured, and you are not addressed as “poor you, you are a drug addict”. I had been through NA/AA, and working the “steps” were no help. I could get away with way too much by telling them what they wanted to hear and then go out and get loaded immediately after the meetings. I needed to restructure my life with habits like working and social skills. That is what you acquire at Delancey Street. You are also taught to be a decent person, making the right decisions based on a set of basic values that when applied to your life’s situations, will carry you through. I graduated 2+ years ago and am now a productive taxpaying citizen. I have a very rewarding life and my family has been restored. I have formed relationships with people that are more than friendships, they’re family. I owe all I am today to Delancey Street for giving me the opportunity, support, and courage to change my life. Thank you D street family!
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my own life
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One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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