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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
  • Financial literacy
  • Being a warrior/hard working/going the extra mile

Community Care and Social Life

  • Pro-social behavior and volunteerism
  • Strengthening personal relationships
  • Community service participation, Community care
  • Health and wellness
 
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