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ANNUAL REPORT
2019: Transitioning In 2019, Positive Impact New York began planning for the next decade as a non-profit. We began planning for the future by looking at our programs from the inside first. With the support of our advisory board, we worked to redefine our programs. We also reviewed our organizational goals and created a plan to lead us forward as we strengthen and enhance our model. This past year, our programs produced great outcomes. We strengthened our M.A.A.P and Bridge program models as well as introduced our Next Level Mentoring program. The Next Level Mentoring was developed in response to the growing number of young people that are either falling through the cracks at school or need an added push. The goal of the program is to prevent youths from having a turbulent transition to adulthood and offer positive support system to avoid the pitfalls that can derail their lives. The focus is slightly different at each level but the goal remains the same; empower the young person to make positive changes in his/her life. We partnered with Riverhead Charter School Middle School to provide mentoring to 19 boys and girls. This year-end report details our accomplishments in 2019 and looks forward to the future as Positive Impact New York continues to build on the success from last year. In the following pages, you will see the results of the hard work and dedication put forth by our staff, families and the community. Thank you to the whole Positive Impact New York family for making 2019 a transitional year for the organization. You continue to positively impact the lives of youth all over New York state. We would love your continued involvement in 2020, and we hope you can come to any one of our programs and see our youth in action Respectfully, Terrell Dozier, Executive Director
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ANNUAL REPORT
2019 Leadership
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Our Mission
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Programs
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Class Of 2019
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Where Are They Now?
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Financial Analysis
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2019 Supporters
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LEADERSHIP Board of Directors Terrell Dozier, Executive Director
Chris Williams
Rodney Crockett
Russ Williams
Advisory Board Lela Katzman
Felicia Crump
Dennis Page
Jimmy McMikle
Brian Richey
Alumni Board Anthony Cavalluzzo
Errol Daniyan
Ryan Creighton
George Holmes
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OUR MISSION The mission of Positive Impact New York (P.I.N.Y) is to develop tomorrow’s leaders by preparing them for life in high school, college and beyond.
WHY WE EXIST P.I.N.Y was established to provide students and their families with support, as they transition through the different levels of their scholastic journeys. More specifically, we assist our students and their families with accessing high quality academic and social opportunities by ensuring that they are educated throughout their scholastic process.
WHAT WE DO Provide quality programming to youth in order to assist them in their academic, athletic and social journeys throughout their adolescent years
YOUTH SERVED NYS youth, ages 10-18 from various socio-economic backgrounds who need assistance academically, athletically and socially.
PROGRAM IMPACT Since 2008, we have assisted over 200 student-athletes with their journey to college through our various programs.
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PROGRAMS M.A.A.P
BRIDGE
NEXT LEVEL
M.A.A.P is a student-athlete consultation service that provides them assistance with reviewing transcripts and schedules and ensuring that all clients are in compliance with NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) guidelines.
The Bridge Program is designed to provide incoming freshmen with tools and resources to jumpstart their first year in high school. Incoming freshmen have to deal with many new challenges on and off the court.
M.A.A.P empowers studentathletes by providing them with academic and athletic support services to increase the number of studentathletes prepared for high school and college.
The Bridge Program will introduce students to relevant topics that will teach them practices and habits they can use during their high school years.
Next Level Mentoring (NLM) is a youth mentoring program under the umbrella of Positive Impact New York, Inc. providing mentoring programs for middle school youth in Suffolk County. NLM was created in the memory of Gordon Hamilton, a personal friend to Executive Director, Terrell Dozier. Before his unfortunate passing in 2005, Gordon often spoke of plans for a program that would influence youth throughout his home state of Connecticut.
M.A.A.P. will serve as a support system for studentathletes and the challenges they face during their transition from middle school to high school and high school to college.
Students will be introduced to different activities that cover goal setting and time management, provided with opportunities to foster meaningful academic and social connections, and encouraged to take ownership of their academic journey.
Positive Impact New York will honor Gordon’s legacy that was cut short and continue the work he started. The program will form partnerships with local school districts. NLM’s goal is to foster a commitment to young people that will promote pro-social friendships, strong interpersonal skills, and reassert a sense of hope in the future.
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CLASS OF 2019 Jalani Abdul-Aziz UNC A & T
Grace Heeps UMASS-Amherst
Saniyya Adams UNC-Chapel Hill
Myaisha Kelly Concordia College
Catherine Almeida Quinnipiac College
Kayla Lahart Eckerd College
Graceann Bennett Georgetown University
Junashia Lanier Herkimer College
Madison Dunlap St. Rose College Kerry Flaherty Holy Cross College Hasjina Gaddy Fulton Montgomery Community College Riquiya Harris SUNY Brockport Joseph Girard III Syracuse University
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EmmaLee Morgan NYIT Alivia Paeglow Mansfield University Saige Roberts Tyler Junior College Kyara Triblet St. Michaels College Alexis VanVorst SUNY New Paltz Aliyah Wright University of New Haven
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Joseph Girard III
Grace Heeps
The first time Positive Impact New York was introduced to Joseph Girard III and Grace Heeps was the inaugural Capital District Classic which was renamed the Middle School Madness when they were in the 7th grade. Both had stellar high school basketball careers and earned prestigious McDonald AllAmerican nominations. Joseph enjoyed a storied career at Glens Falls High School. During his stellar career, he led the Indians to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class B State Championships in football (2016, 2018) and basketball (2019). As a sophomore, he was named AllUSA New York Boys Basketball Second Team, New York Gatorade Player of the Year and the All-USA New York Player of the Year as well. During his senior season, he broke the record of 2,946 owned by Lance Stephenson from Brooklyn’s Abraham Lincoln High School. He is now the all time leading scorer in New York State history with 4,763 points. He was named New York state’s Gatorade Player of the Year, as well the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Mr. Basketball. He earned Max Preps All-American recognition, and was team MVP of the U.S. All-Star team that competed in the 46th Annual Capital Classic as well as the Max Preps Male High School Athlete of the Year. Grace played just a short drive from UMass at Northfield Mount Hermon under coach Grace Rehnquist. She served as a captain of her squad. Grace was named a NEPSAC Class A All-Star and attended the Team USA 17U Trials in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she was a two-time Rose Classic All-Star and was twice was named captain at Columbia High School, prior to attending Northfield Mount Hermon. Grace played her AAU basketball for the New York Havoc club program led by Terrance Florence. Positive Impact New York is extremely proud of the people both Joseph and Grace have become through hardwork in the classroom and on the court. It’s because of these characteristics along with the help of their parents, high school and AAU programs that they both earned full athletic scholarships to their respective universities.
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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS 2019 Revenue Analysis
2019 Expense Analysis
Individual-$1,725 Corporate-$600 Total $2,325
Program-$2,325 Total $2,325
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2019 SUPPORTERS Thank You For Your Generiosty Ellen Biggane
Jamal Marshall
Martin Binette
John Mayer
Chris Henchy
Noel Watson
Harold Jasper
Brian Wilder
Doneilous King
Colonial Wire & Cable
Stay connected through social media @POSITIVEIMPACTNY
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CONTACT US 737 AGAMEMNON AVENUE, BELLPORT, NY 11713 518-227-0621 631-792-9492 INFO@POSITIVEIMPACTNY.ORG www.positiveimpactny.org
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