Original sentence: Chapters operate like franchise networks supporting each other regionally.Since the organization originated on the then-violent subways and streets of New York City, many early members were young, toughened minorities from the ghettos.The Guardian Angels are an equal opportunity organization that encourages diversity
Edited sentence: Chapters operate more like franchise networks supporting each other regionally.Since the organization originated on the then-violent subways and streets of New York City, most early members tended to be young, toughened minorities from the ghettos.Since they are so visible with their red berets, criminals rarely commit crimes in their presence.The Guardian Angels are also an equal opportunity organization that encourages diversity.The Safety Patrols therefore do not try to spend all their time making arrests but rather try to deter crime and build relations with people.The consistency of activity and professionalism varies from chapter to chapter since the organization does not receive any major funding and there is limited centralized organization.The organization does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, political view, or sexual orientation.Their goal is to address and help solve community problems on the streets by encouraging other citizens to become more involved.Unlike most other non-profit services, the Guardian Angels attempt to reach out to the people on the streets who might not otherwise seek assistance or community services