Gang Alternative Inc.

“Form 990 will be reviewed by the organizations executive committee before filing.”

“The organization and its board annually reviews members for any potenital conflicts of interest.”

“The process for determining compensation of the organizations CEO, Executive Director, or the Top Mangaement Officials include review and approval by independent persons.”

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

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“The continuing purpose of the agency is to prevent youth violence and delinquency. GA serves youth of Miami Dade County. The results indicate that over 85 percent of the youths that attended the program became productive members of society and community leaders in which many are now the leaders and mentors for GA. Our motto is building character that last, this becomes a reality when these children really understands their worth through the eyes of the Lord. Gang Alternative is driven by the following mission to engage boys and girls and their families in the Greater Miami area in positive alternatives to youth violence and delinquency by offering a holistic approach to their academic, physical, social and spiritual development. The program aims to assist youths and their family by providing community support in a faith based atmosphere where family, education, and pro social behaviors are promoted. Gang Alternative occupies a unique service niche in Miami inner city as a faith based prevention provider. GA primarily serves adolescents and families from Miami s high risk inner city neighborhoods. These youth are increasingly at risk for negative outcomes due to multiple community risk factors. GA focuses on prevention.”

“Our strategy is to replace negative coping behaviors with positive skill sets, and provide other enhancements and wraparound supports to sustain positive behavioral change so youth can redirect their lives. GA takes pride in offering youth an alternative environment where they feel welcomed and accepted. GA currently serves 586 youth annually ages 5-18 years old and rapidly growing. All GA activities are delivered with a high degree of cultural sensitivity and competence. GA helps youth make healthy life-style choices, instill positive values and build good character, to create a positive impact on individual participants and families as well as make a positive impact on the future of the community. Together with other partners GA is forging a strong community mobilization and direct service collaboration in our target communities. Gang Alternative also believes in expression through the arts, with the help of volunteers, our youth are able to participate in a variety of artistic endeavors. Presently we have a Dance Group, Step team, Mime Team, and Drama Team. Our youth enjoys the sense of accomplishment they receive from being involved in such programs. These activities are part of the My Alternative Program.”

“Guiding the Path to Success Gang Alternative, Inc. GA Guiding the Path to Success GPS Out of School program is funded by the Childrens Trust. This program provides year round out of school services after school and summer, to children ages 5 through 14, elementary and Middle school children. We serve the general population of children, as well as, Children with Disabilities CWD learning, emotional,behavioral, developmental, and moderate physical disabilities. GA have an inclusive environment that provides exciting, engaging, and enriching activities that includes literacy enhancement, physical fitness, health and nutrition services, creative arts, character building, and parent oriented activities. The Guiding the Path to Success GPS21st CCLC provides enrichment services to students grades K through 5th, and their parents and family members, to promote academic success, personal growth, and increased literacy. Gang Alternative conducts several additional summer camp programs for adolescents including the Away Spiritual Camp for program participants and the Guiding the Path to Success camp to promote literacy. Program objectives are to provide a safe haven for youth during summer months, teach youth how to recognize catalysts for violent confrontations, engage youth in an antigun initiative that educates them about gun violence and teach youth how to resolve conflict in their schools, among their friends, at home and within their community. The Away Camp is an opportunity for prior year program participants to enjoy an out of town summer camp experience and reinforce spiritual learning, promote creativity and wellness. The agency approach includes providing care coordination as a wraparound service to ensure families receive other needed services to foster a nourishing family environment.”