Below are some excerpts from a recent interview of community members involved in a PR-G program:
Anonymous Alum, Rites of Passage Participant - "PR-G was my first introduction to the inner workings of a non-profit organization; being both a participant and on staff helped me realize the positive impact that these organizations can have on underserved communities. That experience ultimately influenced the direction that I chose to take my professional career in as I will begin a Master's program at Johns Hopkins University focused on Non-profit communications in January, serve on the board of a community health non-profit organization and begin to draft the business plan for a youth-based non-profit based in Greensboro, North Carolina."
Aaron Ingram, 17,Foot Soldiers Participant - "My most impactful moment was when y'all [staff members], came to the hospital for me."
Teresa Fields, Bainbridge Street Resident &Foot Soldiers Customer - "When I go on vacation or come home tired from work, I know the trash and yard upkeep will be taken care of."
Outcome/Benefits
High School Graduation rates in NYC are 50%. PR-G�s high school graduation rate is 90%; 90% of those that did not graduate high school received their GED within one year, and go to college.
PR-G has conducted a survey on teens that went through our direct programs (see attached).
Bedford-Stuyvesant has one of the highest intake rates in the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). 100% of PR-G�s primary program participants have not entered DJJ after their involvement with PR-G.
PR-G's direct program participants have higher rates in:
Academic and Employment
High school graduation, equivalency or progression to next grade level
College enrollment
School attendance
Employment (because of gained exposure and experience)
Life skills and Personal Development
Self-determination
Awareness and skills in eliminating negativity and idle time (attitudes, values, knowledge, resources)
Creating positive leisure time and identifying interests
