Gang Alternative, Inc. – Positive Youth Development Programs (ASSIST, BRAVE, M3, YEP, and related youth services)
Margate Middle School, 12000 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 402, North Miami, FL 33181
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Gang Alternative, Inc. – Positive Youth Development Programs (ASSIST, BRAVE, M3, YEP, and related youth services) include activities such as a male mentor recruitment drive and Drone Pilot Training. The programs are part of a broader set of youth services offered under the Gang Alternative, Inc. name.
Gang Alternative, Inc. (GA) was incorporated as a 501 (c3) in 2005. Its mission is to build character that lasts in children and families through positive alternatives to crime, violence, dependency, and delinquency by offering a holistic approach to their academic, physical, social, economic and spiritual development. GA operates under five Pillars of Service: Positive Youth Development, Family Strengthening, Workforce Development, Community Upliftment and Partnerships, and Health and Wellness. GA was founded in faith and evolved with the understanding that there is more to ministry work than just teaching “Bible stuff.” Staff members are fluent in English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish, and have a wealth of experience in social services, and they are deeply rooted in the community and familiar with key community personalities and institutions. GA is a licensed Florida Department of Children and Families level 1 and 2 provider and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for case management and prevention services. GA has expanded to other communities in Miami Dade County, including Little Havana and Homestead, and offers programs in Broward and Palm Beach County, and it has provided coalition mentoring to a drug-free coalition in Puerto Rico. GA is a member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.
One testimonial describes how Kanaya worked with GA to create a personalized career plan, had tuition paid to attend a local trucking school, trained as a commercial truck driver, and was hired to drive big rigs for a local company. Another testimonial explains how Doreen connected with GA’s Street Outreach Team, used her background in finance with tools and resources from GA, and then secured a full-time position as a financial analyst in the public sector. A third testimonial describes how Shamariona Wheeler enrolled in GA’s ReWIND program, strengthened her relationship with her family, earned her high school diploma, secured her first job, and was accepted to Miami Dade College to pursue a culinary arts degree. A fourth testimonial describes Dwayne returning home from incarceration, enrolling in a workforce development program at GA, working with a case manager to map out his goals, creating a customized plan, and securing full-time employment in South Florida.
Last updated February 15, 2026.
Gang Alternative, Inc. (GA) was incorporated as a 501 (c3) in 2005. Its mission is to build character that lasts in children and families through positive alternatives to crime, violence, dependency, and delinquency by offering a holistic approach to their academic, physical, social, economic and spiritual development. GA operates under five Pillars of Service: Positive Youth Development, Family Strengthening, Workforce Development, Community Upliftment and Partnerships, and Health and Wellness. GA was founded in faith and evolved with the understanding that there is more to ministry work than just teaching “Bible stuff.” Staff members are fluent in English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish, and have a wealth of experience in social services, and they are deeply rooted in the community and familiar with key community personalities and institutions. GA is a licensed Florida Department of Children and Families level 1 and 2 provider and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for case management and prevention services. GA has expanded to other communities in Miami Dade County, including Little Havana and Homestead, and offers programs in Broward and Palm Beach County, and it has provided coalition mentoring to a drug-free coalition in Puerto Rico. GA is a member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.
One testimonial describes how Kanaya worked with GA to create a personalized career plan, had tuition paid to attend a local trucking school, trained as a commercial truck driver, and was hired to drive big rigs for a local company. Another testimonial explains how Doreen connected with GA’s Street Outreach Team, used her background in finance with tools and resources from GA, and then secured a full-time position as a financial analyst in the public sector. A third testimonial describes how Shamariona Wheeler enrolled in GA’s ReWIND program, strengthened her relationship with her family, earned her high school diploma, secured her first job, and was accepted to Miami Dade College to pursue a culinary arts degree. A fourth testimonial describes Dwayne returning home from incarceration, enrolling in a workforce development program at GA, working with a case manager to map out his goals, creating a customized plan, and securing full-time employment in South Florida.
Last updated February 15, 2026.
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