Building Connections, Building Character
October 2021 Newsletter
Survival Skills for Social Work Training
On October 15th, GA staff convened for a Survival Skills for Social Work Training where we shared ways to balance hectic work/life schedules, and self-care tips.

In observation of Mental Health Awareness Month and World Mental Health Day, our COS and COS-CVAC program managers led a training session on how to support your own mental health journey in the modern-day work atmosphere and ways to help others along their journeys as well. The training helped to engage all staff present in a meaningful discussion of ways to care for themselves and others.
A few survival tools that were recommended by staff in the chat.
DEA Drug Take Back Day
On October 23rd, GA participated in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a safe and convenient way to dispose of expired prescription drugs.
Big thanks to all participating venues in North Miami and Homestead, and volunteers/partners including South Dade One Voice Community Coalition, National Guard, and the Miami Police Department that helped make the DEA Drug Take Back event a success.
With your help, we were able to help keep youth safe from opioids and other drug-like medications.
EFFECT
The Encouraging Full Female Engagement in Construction Training (EFFECT) program started its second cohort for the NCCER Core Construction Training.
A total of 18 women started the program, which is offered in-person and virtually.

For more information on this program, contact the EFFECT program manager, Edward Hudson at ehudson@myga.org.
Coming in November






Give Miami Day (GMD)
November 15th- 18th

The annual giving event unites nonprofits to celebrate and increase generosity in Greater Miami through online giving that occurs during a 24 hour period.
We are reaching out to our clients and youth participants to learn how
Gang Alternative, Inc. has impacted them. The following is a testimonial from Lizette, a participant from GA's EFFECT program:
“I was referred to EFFECT by my Case Worker at SunServ. At the time, I was homeless, I did not have my High School diploma, and was having difficulty finding a job. After meeting with EFFECT’s staff, they introduced me to Project RENEW Broward and I was enrolled in both programs.
Since joining EFFECT and RENEW, I’ve earned my certificate of completion in basic construction, OHSA 10, and CPR and First Aid.
I now have stable housing, I am working toward my GED and I have a more positive outlook on life and what I can accomplish.
They were also able to help me with transportation and food assistance. Gang Alternative, Inc. has been supportive and I am very grateful for the services.”
For more information and testimonials, check out
our NEW webpage dedicated to GMD!
GA’s Annual Compassion Project
November 25th

Thanksgiving is approaching and we plan to distribute at least 1,500 turkeys throughout Broward, Miami, and Homestead as a part of GA’s Annual Compassion Project.

Visit our Compassion Project page below for more info on how you can support the event!
Join the Family!
GA is expanding its impact footprint in anticipation of new programs all across Miami-Dade and Broward county.

Click below to explore our expanding list of positions and internships.
Click on any event for more info
Nov 9 - STEP-UP Advisory Council Meeting
Nov 15 - Vision Board Party: Manifesting Future Goals
Nov 15-19th - National Career Development Week
Nov 15- 18th - Give Miami Day
Nov 18 - UPLIFT Service Partnership Meeting
Nov 18 - Vision Board Party: Manifesting Future Goals
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