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about their experiences at camp and about the history of the Delhi neighborhood that will be presented at various venues, including the Delhi Neighborhood Day and the Zocalo fundraiser. Participants will also develop approximately 10 talent show pieces and will work as a team to select one to two entries for the citywide talent show. Type of Application:: Organization is based in Santa Ana and proposes to use grant funds to provide arts and culture programming in Santa Ana Need:: $10000 I am applying for:: Programming Costs If other please state below:: NA Organization Mission and History: 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. The Delhi Summer Enrichment Camp fulfills the Center's mission by using art to improve education by teaching skills that lead to improved educational attainment and exploration of career pathways. The program addresses health by providing opportunities for physical exertion through intense and challenging performing arts classes. Delhi Center was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1969 and was established as a referral source for the largely Mexican and Mexican American farmworker community residing in Santa Ana. For more than 25 years, the organization was located within two marine barracks. In 2001, center leaders achieved a historic milestone and constructed the largest community center of its kind in Santa Ana. With the support of elected officials, community residents, and private sponsors, the new Delhi Center opened its doors on December 17, 2001. In the past the Center housed a cultural museum with artwork from the Mexican state of Michoacan offering a wide variety of unique cultural art pieces that were hand-crafted using traditional techniques and photos of the artisans with descriptions of the cultural significance of each piece were displayed. The museum also included exhibits from universities and other museums to complement its collection. The center lost funding during the recession which resulted in the museum being closed for lack of staff. The community's love for culture and art persisted and in recent years, Delhi Center has been home to several visual and performing arts classes, including ballet, hip hop dance, art and illustration, piano, and our own Mariachi School. These classes together with grant -funded services such as Case Management in the areas of HIV