Building Connections, Building Character

Visit our NEW MyGA.org! Upgrading our online presence to reflect GA 2021 Gang Alternative, Inc. grew almost 50% in terms of programs offered in the last year. To reflect that growth and the program areas we now serve, we upgraded our online presence to reflect the growing organization. We have introduced a new color palette to complement our updated logo. In addition to all the sections we had previously, we now have new features, including a new donation portal, volunteer section, and all the programs organized under each Pillar of Service. We discuss what each Pillar means to GA and how we approach them as program areas.   With google translate, the site can be translated into Haitian Creole and Spanish. We also discuss our approaches to intervention, prevention and college and career development. For those with disabilities, click on the purple icon in the lower left corner of the browser window to use the accessibility menu.   Please visit MyGA.org to learn more about what we do and how we do it, and most importantly why we do it. We welcome your comments in the Contact Us section. It’s the same url, but you might be surprised with all our programs and how we can better serve you.

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Black History Month is a time to rejoice! Every February, we celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. It was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today. Today, Black History Month continues the discussion of Black people and their contributions through activities such as museum exhibits and film screenings nationwide. At GA, we celebrate with events during February by studying of achievements by African Americans with our youth. We understand the strides that have been made, as well as the hurdles still to overcome. Celebrate with us throughout the month.

Career and College Development GA’s approach to college and career development is based on our belief that each person has his or her God-given talent, and that if nurtured will help them to discover their purpose and path in life. “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it” (1 Peter 4:10-11).   Our strategy focuses on providing individual-based support to increase youth access to practical opportunities needed to help them progress along their identified career pathway. This is done through the creation of Individual Academic Success Plans that provide a roadmap to success, taking into consideration results of assessments to gauge interest, affinity and aptitude.   We help eligible youth enrolled in GA’s various programs to increase their access to college and career opportunities. This is led by a College and Career Development Specialist who meets with youth individually to learn about their interests and to help them identify career pathways and barriers to success. To learn more about this, please contact our specialist here.

THANK YOU BLACK PHILANTHROPY FUND! We are grateful to The Black Philanthropy Fund at the Miami Foundation for a donation through Give Miami Day 2020. This is a community initiative that drives increased support for nonprofits that focus on service to Black Miami residents and communities. We value their support for this first time gift.

CONGRATULATIONS MVP students! As part of our mission to “Build Character that Lasts,” GA strives to give students the tools they need to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Through our Minority Violence Prevention 88 (MVP 88) Project, GA is helping to prepare the next generation of leaders to continue their education and join the workforce. In celebration of our students' successes, we would like to celebrate the following MVP 88 students for their acceptance to colleges and universities around the country: Samantha – Barry University, Florida Memorial College, and St. Thomas University Kiondra – Bethune Cookman University

Brianna – Louisiana State University, University of Detroit Mercy, Georgia State University, St. Thomas University, and Florida International University Djamel – Barry University, Florida International University, and New York Institute of Technology Laniece – North Carolina A&T and Albany State University Rodga – Barry University, Nova Southeastern University, Wingate University, and St. Thomas University Rose – Barry University, Florida International University, Florida Memorial College, and St. Thomas University Tearanni – Barry University and Florida A&M University

Upcoming Events

Feb 18 – Urban Partnership Drug-Free Community Coalition Monthly Meeting Feb 24 – Family and Neighborhood Support Partnership Monthly Meeting Feb 24 – Black History Month event Feb 25 – Black History Month event Mar 03 – Parent Circle Mar 04 – Parent Circle

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Gang Alternative, Inc. 12000 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 402 North Miami, FL 33181

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