Building Connections, Building Character

July 2023 Newsletter

Summer Camp Update


Our first weeks of class have been a blast! We've explored the outdoors, made new friends, and learned new skills. We're really proud of how much youth have grown and learned during their time at camp. We're excited to see what the next few weeks have in store!


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We hope you're enjoying summer as much as we are!

UPDFCC and UPSCM 2023 Substance Use Prevention Poster Contest Winners!


Gang Alternative, Inc.’s Urban Partnership Drug-Free Community Coalition (UPDFCC) and Urban Partnership for Success Collaborative – Miami (UPSCM) held their First Annual Substance Use Prevention Poster Contest during the month of May. The contest gave middle school students living in Miami-Dade County the opportunity to express themselves by promoting healthy and substance-free lifestyles.

Congratulations to the winner, Khloé E., of Highland Oaks Middle School who earned a $500 prize, and her poster will be shown on public transit buses across Miami-Dade County. We appreciate all those who participated in the contest and look forward to hosting another one soon!


Honoring Juneteenth

We celebrated unity and freedom by honoring Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States (June 19, 1865). The Juneteenth flag represents new horizons and the commitment to live up to the American ideal of liberty and justice for all. It's a day to remember and reflect, but it's also a day to look forward to the future.


July Events

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July 27th - GPS Back-to-School Fair


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