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B. Organization Capability (Continued) <br />.O-. 4. How does your program differ from similar ones provided in the community? How do the programs complement <br />Pose ottered by other agencies <br />No similar programs or agencies are offering afterschool and summer camp programming for youth in addition to <br />programming and activities for adults and senior citizens. GYAC provides services in the Gifford community that benefit <br />residents throughout Indian River County. The afterschool program provides educational activities, cultural and <br />recreational activities, character enhancement, and counseling services to students and their families. A focus on <br />education continues during the summer camp program, which provides educational activities in the momings and <br />recreational activities in the afternoon. <br />The Beyond Special K (BSK) Program serves adults and senior citizens and provides weekly educational, recreational, <br />and social activities. In partnership with The Treasure Coast Food Bank and Shining Light Garden, food items are <br />provided to county residents. <br />GYAC's programming and activities are unique from similar organizations in Indian River County. <br />5. Please describe the staffing requirements of these programs. Be specific in indicating the number of paid <br />)rotessional positions and paid support stair positions <br />Paid Professional Positions: <br />1 -Executive Director <br />1 -Youth Programs Director <br />1 -Executive Assistant <br />1 -Director of Public Relations & Facilities Operations <br />1 -Director of Philanthropy <br />1 -Marketing Coordinator <br />1 -Student Support Specialist <br />1 -Volunteer Coordinator <br />1 -Chief Financial Officer <br />1 -Receptionist <br />1 -Beyond Special K Coordinator <br />Paid Support Staff <br />14 - Teachers <br />1- Marketing Specialist <br />5 - Recreation Staff <br />2 - Student Assistants <br />4 - Custodians <br />6. Do these programs utilize volunteers? If yes, please briefly describe. <br />Yes. GYAC utilizes volunteers in a variety of its programs and activities. Volunteers provide a valuable service to GYAC <br />such as classroom assistants, tutors, recreation assistants, hall monitors, chaperones, sorting and packaging food items, <br />and by providing various educational, recreational, and cultural activities. <br />t. uescr►pr►on or me counrywiae purpose me Tunas w►►► oe usea Tor. <br />The Gifford Youth Achievement Center will use the funds to provide various educational, social, recreational, and <br />cultural programs and activities for youth, adults, and the community. Programs and activities are offered to residents <br />throughout Indian River County. <br />We believe that through these activities, GYAC will enhance the lives of the youth and adults that benefit from its <br />program services. <br />240 <br />