Organization: DELHAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER
Mission: DELHAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES MENTALLY RETARDED PEOPLE WITH THE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND WORKSHOPS TO TEACH WORK, SOCIAL, READING AND MOBILIZATION SKILLS. DELHAVEN PROVIDES LOW INCOME YOUTH WITH STRUCTURED SUPERVISED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. DELHAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER IS THE GREATER LA PUENTE VALLEY AREA COORDINATOR FOR THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS. FOR 10 WEEKS IN THE SUMMER, CAMPS ARE HELD FOR MENTALLY RETARDED AND LOW INCOME YOUTH. FOOD AND CLOTHING DONATED TO DELHAVEN ARE GIVEN TO NEEDY WELFARE FAMILIES REFERRED BY THE LOCAL WELFARE AGENCIES, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES. A PROGRAM FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED YOUNGSTERS IS HELD WEEKLY. SENIOR CITIZEN TRIPS ARE HELD TWICE MONTHLY.
Activities: COMMUNITY CENTER - We focus on providing affordable opportunities which will address the needs of our community, providing a nurturing environment which will help strengthen the family unit, provide opportunities for volunteer leadership, provide opportunities for individuals to challenge themselves to live their lives in the best possible fashion based upon strong moral principles, and to provide activities in which individuals of all ages, color, and creed may experience acceptance, respect, love and personal growth in a caring environment.
ADULT DEVELOPMENT CENTER- Regional center, all-encompassing program to maximize potential of mentally challenged.
DAY CARE FACILITY-After school program for children to assist working parents
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Recreation & Sports