2020 Annual Report EDUCATE | ACADEMIC SUCCESS | COLLEGE MATRICULATION
Leadership Board of Directors RODNEY CROCKETT TERRELL DOZIER ANDRIA JACKSON-DOZIER TROY MILLER CHRIS WILLIAMS RUSS WILLIAMS
Advisory Board
Alumni Board
CHRISTIAN BENDER FELECIA CRUMP BERNADETTE KASNACKI LELA KATZMAN JIMMY MCMIKLE MARY ANNE MENDEL BRYAN RICHEY STEPHEN SILAS GEOFF WALKER
ALAN CARDINALE III ANTHONY CAVALLUZZO RYAN CREIGHTON ERROL DANIYAN GEORGE HOLMES
2020: 10 years later This has been one of the most challenging years in the history of our country. We have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic as well as a level of social injustice that has not been seen in our country in quite a while. A bright light during this time is the 10th anniversary celebration of Positive Impact New York, Inc. As we look back on the last 10 years and how far we have come, we are truly excited about expanding and strengthening the services that we offer to our youth. This year-end report details our accomplishments in 2020 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. Some 2020 highlights: we strengthened our Board of Directors and expanded it by adding an Advisory Board along with an Alumni Board of past participants of the program. We also held our first fundraiser, partnered with four new organizations and served over 100 youth throughout the United States. As part of our 10th anniversary, we are bringing back our staple Blackboards & Backboards Student-Athlete Academy as we continue to elevate our academic, athletic and social programming. This was a milestone year for P.I.N.Y. as we continue to plant seeds for the future. In 2020 Fiscal Year, we raised the most funds ever in our existence.This money allows uscto better serve student-athletes and their families. We also held a wonderful Bike-A-Thon in July which raised over $9,500 to support our M.A.A.P. programs and provide services to more than 150 youth across the country. Thank you to the whole Positive Impact New York family for making 2020 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 that you can attend one of our programs and see our youth in action. Respectfully, Terrell Dozier Executive Director Positive Impact New York
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 Student-athletes, ages 10-18 from various socio-economic backgrounds who need assistance academically, athletically and socially. PROGRAM IMPACT Since 2010, we have assisted over 500 student-athletes with their journey to college through our various programs.
Programs 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. M.A.A.P empowers student-athletes by providing them with academic and athletic support services to increase those prepared for high school and college. M.A.A.P. will serve as a support system for student-athletes and the challenges they face during their transition from middle school to high school and high school to college.
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. The Bridge Program introduces students to relevant topics that teach them practices and habits they can use during their high school years. Different activities cover: goal setting and time management; providing opportunities to foster meaningful academic and social connections; and encouraging student-athletes to take ownership of their academic journey.
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 P.I.N.Y. 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. Positive Impact New York honors Gordon’s legacy that was cut short and continues the work he started. The program forms partnerships with local school districts 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.
THE SCOREBOOK SINCE 2010 Positive Impact New York has served over 500 student-athletes. 100% High School Graduation Rate 379 HS Graduates Have Matriculated To College Over $8 million in Scholarship/Financial Aid
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WHERE ARE Andre Jackson Andre was a participant in the first Middle School Madness in 8th grade and went on to become a top 50 recruit nationally while enjoying a spectacular four-year career at Albany Academy under Coach Brian Fruscio. Andre chose UConn from among a final group that also included Syracuse, Iowa, Maryland and UCLA. As a senior, Andre averaged 18.8 points and 10.0 rebounds while leading Albany Academy to No. 1 ranking in New York State Federation Class A. For his efforts, he was named Named New York Sports Writers Association Class A Player of the Year. He also led Academy to three straight Class A Federation Tournament of Champions finals and to titles in 2017 and 2019.
Catherine Almeida Cat was a participant in the 2016 and 2017 Capital District Classic. She played her high school basketball at Shenendehowa High School where she led her team to two sectional championships, was a McDonalds All-American nominee and member of the National Honor Society. Cat chose to attend Quinnipiac College where she is entering her sophomore season. Cat played her AAU basketball for the New York Havoc club program led by Terrance Florence.
THEY NOW? Olivia Owens Olivia participated in the Capital District Classic in 2016 and went on to become a five-star center and one of the best post prospects in the nation coming out of high school. Olivia attended Niskayuna High School and was a USA Today All-New York First-Team honoree and was named the team's MVP her junior season after averaging 20.6 points and 12.3 rebounds. As a senior she became only the second player in school history to score 1,000 career points. She also posted 42 points in a game, which set a conference record and was tabbed as a Women's Basketball Coaches Association High School All-American Honorable Mention and McDonalds All-American Game nominee. Olivia began her collegiate career at the University of Maryland before transferring to the University of Kentucky where she will be a redshirt sophomore.
Zach was the first student-athlete to ever get involved with Positive Impact New York as he trained with Executive Director Terrell Dozier when he was in the 7th grade. Zach enjoyed a stellar high school career at Troy High School under the tutelage of Rich Hurley where he averaged 19 points, six assists, and five rebounds, per game. He was named First Team All-Albany, All-City, and Third Team All-State as a senior, as well as to the News Channel 13 All-Star Team. He played for Jere Quinn at St. Thomas More in Connecticut during his post-graduate year and averaged nine points per game, and was an honorable mention NEPSAC selection. Zach chose to attend Sacred Heart University where he will getting his degree in the spring.
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2020 Financial Analysis revenue Analysis 36%
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Expenses Analysis 15% 85%
FOUNDATIONS/CORPORATE, $10,000
FUNDRAISING, $2,114
FUNDRAISING EVENTS, $9,568 INDIVIDUALS, $7,000
PROGRAM, $11,977
2020 SUPPORTERS THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT
Alex Abbondola Matt Adam Christiena Allen Wade Allen Clarence Alonzo Emanuele Amaru Rachel Andersen Tom Ballato Glenn Barbour Daniel Beal Jeff Bender Charles Benjamin Bersh Family Ellen Biggane Jon Bowe Brandly Family Julia Burke Samantha Camilery David Capers Michele Capezza Alan Cardinale Jr. Alan Cardinale III Donielle Cardinale Vincent Carrington Phyllis Cavalluzzo Vinny Cavalluzzo Jacqueline Cerone Jeffry Clark Robert Cook Ryan Cosa Eustace Daniyan Will Daniyan
Stefanie Driscoll Edward Eusebio Marc Ferlo Adrienne Fiorella Ron Gholson Will Gildersleeve Cory Goldston Dwayne Goldston Allison Gollust Glen Graham Jaron Greenidge Botch Greenlee Sandy Hamilton Timothy Havens Taylor Henninger Cassandra Holmes Gerald Holmes Jason Hoover AJ Horton Billy Hult IDIR Family Amy Indence Andria Jackson-Dozier Marcus Jackson Mary Jackson Renee Jackson Kari Jansson Harold Jasper Paige Jelinek Andre Johnson Nivens Joseph Lela Katzman
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 22, 2021
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