2021 ANNUAL REPORT EDUCATE | ACADEMIC SUCCESS | COLLEGE MATRICULATION
Leadership Board of Directors RYAN CREIGHTON
RODNEY CROCKETT
TERRELL DOZIER
GEROGE HOLMES
ANDRIA JACKSON-DOZIER
TROY MILLER
CHRIS WILLIAMS
RUSS WILLIAMS
Advisory Board CHRISTIAN BENDER
FELICIA CRUMP
BERNADETTE KASNACKI
LELA KATZMAN
MARY ANNE MENDEL
JIMMY MCMIKLE
GEOFF WALKER
2021: The next 10 This past year, Positive Impact New York has made incredible strides. Since celebrating our 10 year anniversary last year, we have picked up momentum that will carry us through the next 10 years. The entire Positive Impact New York family is looking forward to becoming an integral member of the communities that it reaches locally as well as nationally. Since our inception in 2010, Positive Impact New York has worked tirelessly to help young people become leaders academically, athletically and socially in middle school, high school and beyond. Though there is more work to do, we are well on our way to fully realizing our dreams with the help of incredible people and partners who support our mission. In 2021, we continued to strengthen our Board of Directors, expanded our Advisory Board, held our second successful Bike-A-Thon, partnered with 3 new organizations and served over 150 youth throughout the United States. As we continue to take our program to new heights, we are revamping our Next Level Mentoring program to assist students at our new partner, Riverhead Charter School as we continue to elevate our academic, athletic and social programming. 2021 was another milestone year for us as we continue to plant seeds for the future. We raised the most funds in our existence-over $25K-in Fiscal Year 2021 to better serve students, athletes and their families. Our 2nd Annual Bike-A-Thon held in May raised over $10,000 to support our programs and provide services to youth across the country. Thank you to the whole Positive Impact New York family for making 2021 such a phenomenal year for the organization. You continue to positively impact the lives of youth all over New York and the country. We would love your continued involvement in 2021, and we hope you can come to any one of our programs and see our youth in action. With warmest wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2022. Respectfully, Terrell Dozier
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.
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 Impact since 2010 Served Over 650 Student-Athletes 100% Graduation Rate 387 HS Graduates have matriculated to college Over $9m in Scholarship/Financial Aid
WHERE PINY PARTICIPANTS HAVE GONE ADELPHI
BENTLEY
BINGHAMPTON
CAL STATE-BAKERSFIELD
CAZENOVIA COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
CONCORDIA
CLARION
DAVIDSON
DOMINICAN COLLEGE
ECKERD COLLEGE
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON
FORDHAM
GEORGETOWN
GEORGE WASHINGTON
HARTWICK
HOWARD
HOLY CROSS
INDIANA STATE
KENTUCKY
LEMOYNE COLLEGE
LIU-BROOKLYN
MARQUETTE
MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
MONROE COUNTY CC
NEW HAVEN
NORFOLK STATE
NORTH CAROLINA A&T
NYIT
PEPPERDINE
QUEENS COLLEGE
QUINNIPIAC
RPI
SACRED HEART
SAGE COLLEGE
SIENA COLLEGE
ST. ANSELMS COLLEGE
ST. MICHAELS COLLEGE
ST. JOHN-FISHER
ST. ROSE
SUNY BROCKPORT
SUNY CORTLAND
SUNY NEW PALTZ
SUNY ONONDAGA
SYRACUSE
TAMPA
TRINITY COLLEGE
U OF ALBANY
U OF CONNECTICUT
U OF IOWA
U OF MASSACHUSETTS
U OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
U OF NORTH CAROLINA
U OF RHODE ISLAND
VERMONT
VIRGINIA TECH
Congratulations Class of 2021 JENALYSE ALCARON COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND RYLEE CARPENTER DOMINICAN COLLEGE VALENCIA FONTENELLE-POSSON SIENA COLLEGE GABE LUCARELLI NAZARETH COLLEGE MADDISYN MAHONEY FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY MESSIAH MALLORY COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND RILEY MULVEY UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AYSIA PINK MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Positive Impact New York held its 2nd Grumman Memorial Park in Calverton, event raised over $10,000 to support ou thank you to our sponsors Kreb Cycle f Bean & Bagel for providing breakfast to New York appreciate the generous con greatly appreciated!
Annual TEAM PINY Bike-A-Thon at , NY. Over 25 bikers attended and the ur organization and its programs. Special for tuning all of the participants bikes and o start off the ride. We at Positive Impact ntributions of over 75 supporters. It is
WHERE ARE VALENCIA FONTENELLE-POSSON Valencia participated in our Capital District Classic and our Blackboards & Backboards program. At Guilderland High School, she finished her career as the school's all-time single game, single season, and career leading scorer finishing her career with 1,826 points, the most in boys or girls school history. She earned All-NYSSWA All-State honors in 2020, and was selected to the Suburban Council All-Star First Team, as well as the Daily Gazette All-Area First Team. She was also named to the Section II All-Star Team and News Channel 13 Rensselaer Honda High School All-Star Team. She was named her school's Female Athlete of the Year in 2021 and served as a team captain.
AHNALESE PEARSON Ahnalese was a participant in our Blackboards & Backboards program as well as our Capital District Classic. While at Colonie High School, she was a four years varsity basketball letter winner, two-year starter and team captain during her senior year. She holds the school record for three pointers in single game, was team MVP in 2019-20, 2019 Colonie Lady Raider Holiday Tournament MVP, Suburban Council All-Senior Team, Scholar Athlete and the Suburban Council Leadership Award winner. She helped lead her team to the 2018 Section Championship, and the 2019 Colonie Lady Raider Holiday Tournament Championship. Academically, Ahnalese was National Honor Society student, President Award winner, AP Scholar and George H. Ball Community Achievement Award winner
E THEY NOW? Joseph Girard III Joseph participated in just about every event that Positive Impact New York had to offer. He participated in the Capital District Classic, Blackboards & Backboards, the PINY Combine and the inaugural Middle School Madness. 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 All-USA 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.
ISAIAH POWELL Isaiah played in our Capital District Classic as a rising senior. He played his high school basketball at Colonie Central High School where he was a four-year letter winner in hoops for the Garnet Raiders. He was named Large School Player of the Year and Suburban Council Player of the Year as a junior and senior. He tallied over 1,000 career points while averagingh 23.3 points, 12.4 boards, and 4.1 assists per game as a senior. He led Colonie to back-to-back Section II Class AA Championship appearances in his junior and senior season.
2021 Financials
Supporters INDIVIDUALS Emanuela Amaru Bersh Family Samantha Camillery Robert Cook Marc Ferlo Dwayne Goldston Kevin Gula Samantha Holmes Andria Jackson-Dozier Lela Katzman Kevin Krause Brian Mattherws Cody McMaster David Moore Whitney Podesta Michael Schlessinger Nick Timpone Noel Watson Chris Williams
Rachel Anderson Ellen Bihhane Kristal Cardone Jeff Cohen Rich Flaherty Allison Gollust Sandy Hamilton Jason Hoover Mary Jackson Andre Johnson Gregory Logan John Mayers Ed Meier Terrell Myers Carol Rahr Jason Sewer Charlie Vandercook Amanda Weis Russ Williams
Christian Bender Jon Bowe Vincent Carrington Rodney Crockett Ron Gholson Jerome Grier Taylor Henninger Billy Hult Renee Jackson Doneilous King Anthony Marmora Michelle McLoone Troy Miller Jeremy O’Conner Arielle Ruys Strem Keryl Silas Shawn Wallace Brian Wilder Benjamin Wright
Jeff Bender Brandly Family Jacqueline Cerone Eustace Daniyan Cory Goldston Jaron Greenidge Elix Hernandez IDIR Family Harold Jasper Garret King Jamal Marshall Kristin McMahon Joan Mlodynia Ben Osborne Monica Roselli Rynese Smith Alexis Watchel Greg Williams
FOUNDATION/CORPORATE The Horace and Amy Hagedorn Fund The Stewart J. Rahr Foundation
Program Partners Holy Trinity Football
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RIVERHEAD CHARTER SCHOOL
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BOLDEN MACK BASKETBALL
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