Gang Alternative Inc.

“PT III, LINE 4a PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: GANG ALTERNATIVE IS A NONPROFIT ENTITY INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN APRIL 2005. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING THE COMMUNITY'S YOUTH FROM ENTERING YOUTH GANGS AND TO DIVERT YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN INTO MORE CONSTRUCTIVE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AND ENHANCE THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS FURTHER AIM TO ASSIST YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN, AND THEIR FAMILIES, BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN A FAITH BASED ENVIRONMENT WHERE FAMILY, EDUCATION AND POSITIVE SOCIAL BEHAVIORS ARE PROMOTED. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN THE LITTLE HAITI NEIGHBORHOOD OF MIAMI, FLORIDA. THE ORGANIZATION DERIVES MOST OF ITS REVENUE FROM PROGRAM ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE FUNDED BY THE CHILDREN'S TRUST, SOUTH FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK, AND THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF SUCH PROGRAMS: (1)THE CHILDREN'S TRUST/UPLIFT LITTLE HAITI SERVICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM: UNDER THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CARE COORDINATION AND COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN LITTLE HAITI COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHICH ARE AT RISK FOR EXPERIENCING TRUANCY, POOR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR, CHILD MALTREATMENT OR FAMILY VIOLENCE. (2)THE CHILDREN'S TRUST/BUILDING LEADERS OF CHARACTER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: UNDER THIS PROGRAM THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND EVIDENCE BASED BEST PRACTICE(EBP) AGGRESSION REPLACEMENT TRAINING (ART), AND INCLUDES SELECT EBP LIFESKILLS TRAINING CURRICULUM, OFFERED WITH CULTURAL SENSITIVITY AND FIDELITY PRIMARILY FOR HAITIAN YOUTH IN THE LITTLE HAITI AND NORTH MIAMI AREAS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. (3)THE CHILDREN'S TRUST/GUIDING THE PATH TO SUCCESS OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM: UNDER THIS PORGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND OUT-OF-SCHOOL SERVICES, AS WELL AS AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, TO ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE LITTLE HAITI AREA, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, AND NARANJA AREAS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. (4)SOUTH FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK/YOUTH EXCELLENCE PROGRAM: UNDER THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOR A YEAR-ROUND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR AT RISK YOUTH. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE REFERRED TO THE ORGANIZATION BY VARIOUS SCHOOLS, LOCAL CHURCHES AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO ADDRESS FACTORS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS. (5)SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE ADMINISTRATION/URBAN PARTNERSHIP DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES COALITION: UNDER THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE AMONG YOUTH AND OVER TIME, ADULTS.”

“Form 990 will be reviewed by the organization's executive committee before filing.”

“The organization and it's board annually review members for any potential conflict of interests.”

“The process for determining compensation of the organization's ceo, executive director, or the top management official includes review and approval by independent persons.”

“The process for determining compensation of the organization's officers and key employees includes review and approval by independent persons.”

“These documents are available upon request.”