ASPIRA of Floridsa, Inc., Annual Report, 2003-2004

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by  Maxine Lisboa

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The overall purpose of ASPIRA of Florida is to
foster the social advancement of Puerto
Rican/Latino and other minority youth to
pursue educational excellence through
leadership development programs that
emphasize commitment to the community
ASPIRA of Florida's vision is to advocate for greater
educational opportunities for Puerto Rican/Latino and
other minority youth throughout Florida. ASPIRA pro-
vides services for this target population as a dire
response to its expressed needs. Pursuing this vision, in
1995 ASPIRA of Florida started a strategic geographic
expansion process throughout Miami-Dade, Broward
and Palm Beach Counties involving local community
leaders, parents, and students. ASPIRA of Florida com:
mits to delivering quality services for our youth through
community outreach and educational programs.
What we do
ASPIRA of Florida has been effective in providing ser-
vices to the South Florida region utilizing our service
L delivery model via the ASPIRA charter schools and
community outreach programs. Services take place at
the ASPIRA Youth Sanctuaries, educational safe
havens, which house both our charter schools and out
> reach program offices.
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Under the leadership of Raul A. Martinez, President/CEO
and the Board of Directors, ASPIRA opened three charter
middle schools between 1998-2001 in Miami-Dade County.
In addition, ASPIRA operates Youth Leadership
Development (YLD) Outreach programs in five geographi
cal areas: North Miami, Greater Miami and the Beaches
South Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.
In the ASPIRA Charter Schools, students benefit from a small
k = classroom environment,
innovative instruction,
dedicated teachers, parent involvement, and a com:
mitment to serving the community
The ASPIRA YLD Outreach Program develops the lead-
ership capacity of youth by engaging them in weekly
club meetings guided by a curriculum designed to
develop cultural and self awareness, as well as critical
thinking and social skills. This is known as the ASPIRA
Process of awareness, analysis and action (A3).
th Leadership Development
ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. is a community-based organization ded-
icated to youth leadership development. ASPIRA provides
guidance, counseling and leadership development opportu-
nities to youth (5-19 years of age). Services are conducted
through the ASPIRA Club System and facilitated by an ASPIRA
Advisor, a mentor and role model. Utilizing a peer support
group, curriculum instruction includes an educational and skills
development component as well as individual academic and
personal advisement. In this setting, Aspirantes [ASPIRA Club
members) learn the necessary skills to avoid teen pregnancy and the dangers of drug
abuse. Moreover, they participate in college readiness activities, workforce develop-
ment, and have access to community technology
centers (CTC)
At the end of each program year, our youth receive
recognition at the ASPIRA Youth Awards Ceremonies.
To achieve systematic change, youth serve as a cata-
lyst for family strengthening and empowerment
Parents are encouraged to participate in various ASPI
RA sponsored activities including the Adult and Family
Literacy Programs, family forums, parent training, and
family picnics. In addition, ASPIRA has established
night school education programs to obtain a GED,
ESOL classes, Civics, and Adult Basic Education (ABE)
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ASPIRA of Florida Inc. PROGRAM IMPACT & OUTCOMES
ANNUAL REPORT Intense individual and group counseling
2003-2004 activities contributed to 90% of the YLD Club
participants (2,022) staying in school. Of the
244 graduating seniors, 70% enrolled into
post-secondary institutions. During this year.
REVENUES 497 adulis attended night school for GED,
ESOL, family literacy and adult basic
education, while 197 parents attended
family empowerment & advocacy training.
ASPIRA of Florida's educational programs had
a great impact on approximately 780 stu-
dents in its three charter schools. In 2003-04,
our schools received a grade of C, had a
daily attendance of 94%, 95% parent partici-
pation, and were among the top 10 schools
to demonstrate an average 76% improve-
ment for students in the lowest 25% FCAT from
the prior year. ASPIRA's Charter Schools are
the top schools in their areas as compared to
schools with similar populations. In the Miami
IR Cchnil drebne'asc hS ercvoiucnest y Council, Local & DJJ 6% SHoeurtahl d anardt icEleu gednaitoe d MarJiuan e De1 9,H o2s0t0o4s, CAhSaPrItReAr
Schools are highlighted, "Only three of the
ER tChoirledsr en'sc oSuernvtiyce:s Council, Cities & DJJ 7% Miami-Dade's 63 middle schools improved
their state-issued school grade this year and
HEB south roo Workforce 2% two of them are privately operated charter
ae M-DCPS Charter Schools 1% smcihdodolless. tAhSaPtI RiAm porpoevreadt esi n btohitsh yoefa rt'hse gcrhaadretse,r
IR iono county Dept&s Local Funds 4% and specializes in the low-scoring student."
HEB oe Contributions-ciub Fundraising 5% Achieving excellence is a continuous process
ese United Way Miami-Dade 3% athcaat deimniclcu depsr ogrianmtse nsiavned ermepmheadsiiazle/sa dlveaandecre-
E Federal Funding -E TS, Gear -U p and CTC 8% ship through education, multiculturalism, tol-
BE sete tonos -ro rida Department ot erance and community involvement.
Education and Drug Free Communities 10%
EXPENSES fYiLelDd/ Oturi ps, club mDieveitsiinogns .- S tc
il- Program support 5%
‘accounting
STATEMAEuNdiTt edO FA s FoIf:N AJuNnCeI A30L, 2P0O04S ITION OUTPUTS
Total Caseload = 3,496
ASSETS Client Ethnic!
Current Assets: $3,256.521
Fixed Assets, Net $1,612,846
TDoetpaols iAtsss:e ts: $$4 ,91455,,078158 Other Latinos: AmAefrriiccaann
ALIcAcBoILuInTtIEsS PAaNyDa blNeE:T ASSETS $ 40.800 23%
CLoonmgp eTnesrma teDedb t Absences: $$ 510286,,138360 Anglos & 7O%t hers:
TNNoeettta l AAssLssieeabttissl it-- ieTUsne rmepst riRecstterdi:c ted: $$$3 ,467776851,,,333818465 Cub8a%n:
TToottaall NLieatb ilAistiseest s:a nd Net Assets: $$44,,921359,,078659 Dominican:
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Puerto Rican:
Audited for the Year Ending: June 30, 2004 Mexican’ Hai1t1i%an :
REVENUES, GRANTS AND OTHER SUPPORT
Private Contributions: $ 212,013
Government grants $3,251,286
Local - FTE $3,995,664 GROUP COUNSELING
United Way: $ 185,516 Total Sessions = 5,168
Interest and other income: $ 33,113
TEoXtPalE NpSuEbSli c support, revenues and reclassifica$t7 i,6o7n7,s5:92 TYPE SEOSFS IGORNO UP OFN USMEBSESIRO NS ATTENDANCE
Dropout Prevention, Counseling, College Readiness and ‘Club Meetings 2387
Youth Leadership Development Outreach Services: Workshops 2.130
Miami Dade County $1,216,499 Sm Grp Counseling
Broward County $ 514,989
Palm Beach County $ 468,150 Conferences
Charter Schools $ 4,367,756 Educational Trips
Total Program Services $6,567,394 Recreational Trips
GFeunnderraails inagn d Administration $$ 29836,,257738 TOTAL
Total Expenses $6,947,425
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: $ 730,167
NET ASSETS, BEGINNIN $3,509,602
NET ASSETS, ENDING: 9,769 INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
Total Sessions = 74,829
Upon request a copy
of the audited finan- HOME VISITS, PARENT/TEACHER MIGS
statements may
COLLEGE, CAREERS & FINANCIAL AID 11,908
TUTORING & AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
MENTORING SESSIONS
ONE-TO-ONE COUNSELING
Total Counseling Performed: 37,998 Hours+
2,831 Community Service Engagement Activities
A message from Department of Education, the U.S. Department of
Raul A. Martinez, M.Ed. oEfdfuecraetdi ont,e chnaonldo gyt hed rivPeena caoduclkt eFdouucnadtaitoino n,a nd ASfaPmIiRlAy
President and Chief Executive Officer, lEidtuecraatcyi on prNoiggrhta mSsc hooalt, tlhoec atAendt oanti aA SPIPRaAn toSjoau th.A duTlhte
ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. Florida International University GEAR UP program pro-
vided counseling, tutoring, homework assistance and
| am pleased to report that program year 2003-2004 computer training to students at ASPIRA South Charter,
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ASPIRA North Country Club, one for youth participants and the other
This is the center of ASPIRA's college bound activities in for adult learners.
Miami-Dade County. With a grant from the US ASPIRA Broward
Department of Education, the Educational Talent Leadership, prevention and family enrichment services
Search program provided dropout prevention and col- continued to be provided through fifteen clubs in eight
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College Summit, which helped students write applica- and academic excellence. Homework assistance and
tions for college admissions. The ASPIRA SAT Marathon tutoring were facilitated at a Power Up Computer lab,
prepared juniors and seniors for the SAT exam and the a collaboration with the Miramar Senior Center and
FASFA Retreat helped students apply for financial aid. Volunteer Florida. Our after school program, funded by
Students visited colleges and universities throughout the Children's Services Council, successfully provided
the State of Florida. North Miami CDBG funds were homework assistance, tutoring, social skills and physical
used for high-risk youth. fitness to students attending Perry Middle School.
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place both in Miami and Miami Beach. The United schools throughout Palm Beach County, focusing on
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Aspirantes. In conjunction with the University of Miami ing Sunfest Youth Park Monitors, Palm Beach County
Non-Violence Project, our students in Miami painted Youth Court Jurors, LatinFest, Habitat for Humanity, and
murals to reflect their multicultural heritage. To honor Special Olympics Summer Games. ACF officers creat-
Roberto Clemente, ASPIRA sponsored a Candlelight ed and implemented the ASPIRA Peer Pressure
Vigil and basketball tournament for the Wynwood Awareness Project that aimed to educate ASPIRANTES
community at Roberto Clemente Park. about resisting negative peer pressure. In partnership
ASPIRA South with Palm Beach Community College, the Youth
The ASPIRA Youth Leadership Programs in Summer Scholar Program provided an academic sum-
Homestead/South Dade focused on dropout preven- mer initiative to 30 low-income middle school students.
tion and substance abuse education at the ASPIRA The Family Empowerment Program served over 100
South Charter School, Campbell Drive Middle, and the families by providing workshops focusing on parenting
South Dade and Redland Migrant Camps. In partner- skills, communication with children, effective discipline,
ship with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, fund- apnrdo grcaamr eetrr aianweadr eontehsesr. paTrheen tsP arteo nbt e Eldeuadceartsi.n g Parent
ing from the Govemors Literacy Initiative, the Florida
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LOCATIONS 2003-2004 FLORIDA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Corporate Program Offices Chair of the Board
ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. Angelo Gonzalez
3650 N. Miami Avenue Vice President, YMCA Greater Miami
Miami, Florida 33127
Immediate Past Chair
MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Teresa Albizu-Rodriguez, Vice President
ASPIRA Charter School North Carlos Albizu University
Memorial Highway Vice Chair of Program & Hebi |
North Miami, Florida 33161 Miream Sierra, Director Hispanic Services
Memorial Regional Hospital
ASPIRA Charter School South
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Eugenio Maria De Hostos
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ASPIRA Miami-Dade LAC Chair
ASPIRA Broward Division Suzanne Salichs, Regional Coordinator
Miramar Civic Center Team Metro, Miami Dade County
6920 S.W. 35 Street
Miramar, Florida 33023 ADSePbIoRrAa h PaBlemr irBo,e aRceha ltLoArC Chair
CitiProperties, Palm Beach County
ASPIRA Broward LAC Chair
Ivonne Lopez, VP of Communications
ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. has continued to deve Broward Alliance
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charter schools, pre-college awareness pro-
grams and prevention / intervention services. Luisa C. Ayala Reiter, Realtor
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years, ASPIRA will pursue a strategic plan that Broward Community College
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Joshua Padilla, ACFF Vice-President
ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. is a 501 (c)3 non-profit Student, North Miami Senior High School
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Sean Santini, Attorney At Large
and its various other associates and affiliates. Greenberg Traurig & Hoffman
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