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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY NONPROFIT / QUASI AGENCY REQUEST FOR FUNDING <br />B. Organizational Capability <br />1. Provide the mission statement and vision of your organization: <br />Mi.ssinn Statement - <br />With God's guidance, the Gifford Youth Achievement Center, creates educational, cultural and social <br />opportunities that enhance the lives of the youth and families we serve. <br />1/i.cinn <br />Where lives are changed and goals are attained. <br />2. Provide a brief summary of your organization, including areas of expertise, accomplishments and <br />)oouwarion serveo. <br />The Gifford Youth Achievement Center (GYAC) is a 501(c)(3) organization that opened its doors in <br />1998. Its sole purpose is to enhance the academic achievement of children in Indian River County. A <br />volunteer Board of Directors governs GYAC. Formally, GYAC was under the leadership of the <br />Progressive Civic League of Gifford, FL, Inc., a private not-for-profit corporation. GYAC officially <br />became a separate not-for-profit corporation on January 1, 2002. <br />For over 20 years, GYAC has provided programs and services to vulnerable, economically <br />disadvantaged youth in grades K-12. In addition, GYAC serves adults and senior citizens by offering <br />health screenings, aerobic exercises, health and wellness workshops, in addition to cultural and <br />recreational activities. <br />Areas of expertise include degreed teachers, tutors, a guidance counselor, volunteers, and recreational <br />support staff. Partners provide specific programmatic expertise in areas that include social, cultural, <br />and recreational activities. <br />GYAC's accomplishments include the Executive Director being named the Junior League of Indian <br />River County 2020 Woman of the Year Civic/Non-Profit Professional, GYAC being named the 2010 <br />United Way of Indian River County Agency Excellence Award winner, the 2005 Outstanding Florida <br />Minority Education Community Organization award, and the Hilary Rodham Clinton Millennium Green <br />Project Award in 1999. GYAC celebrated its 20th Anniversary in January 2018. <br />3 Briefly list any certifications and/or accreditations obtained by your agency. <br />N/A <br />196 <br />