GA's March 2023 Newsletter

Building Connections, Building Character

March 2023 Newsletter

Teen Dating Violence

Awareness Month with W3

Did you know that young black girls consistently report the highest rates of teen dating violence in the country? In observance of February's Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, our healthy relationship programming focused on teaching youth in our community how to recognize abusive relationships and build and maintain positive relationships and self-worth.

Project We Will Wait (W3) in Broward held various activities including painting sessions where youth illustrated PSAs that show what they consider either a healthy or unhealthy relationship and a parent engagement night where parents were educated on the signs of teen dating violence. No one ever plans to be in an abusive relationship, but there are actions we can take to help us to keep away from those situations.

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Heads up! Our STEP UP program is hosting a FREE two-day Hip Hop Retreat during Spring Break week to engage youth in topics around substance use and sexual risk through Hip Hop music and culture in Miami gardens!

Contact wrigby@myga.org today for enrollment.

Do you want to help serve hundreds of families living in South Florida by supporting Gang Alternative, Inc.’s mission to

build character that lasts?

Through the Americorp VISTA program, we are looking for people eager to develop new skills while uplifting the community.

The benefits of these four entry-level positions include:

Living Allowance- You receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance to cover basic expenses

End of Service Award (after 1 year of service)- Members can choose between a Segal Education Award (valued at approximately $6,495) to pay for a range of education expenses or a $1,800 cash stipend

All applications must be submitted by March 31, 2023.

Click here for a complete guide to the application process or call

1-800-942-2677, if you require assistance throughout the application process.

Click here for application for all positions

GA Program Spotlight: GPS

Guiding the Path to Success (GPS) is GA's early roadmap and navigation system set to build the foundation for the elementary-aged children enrolled.

GPS provides a holistic approach where children develop positive-citizen skills physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially using evidence-based curriculums. GPS's year-round out-of-school services include free after-school care, full days for Teacher Planning Days, Spring Break, and Summer Camp.

GPS is hosting its 2023 Spring Break Camp which will take place the week of March 20-24, 2023, daily from 7:30 - 5:30 PM in Liberty City, North Miami, and Homestead locations. It will include a week of fun activities such as arts & crafts, STEM projects, field trips & more.

For more information and to register for either of our camps, please contact Ashley Shaw at ashaw@myga.org.

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