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Applied in 2008

Project Intercept

Restoration Ministries, Inc.

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 3
  • Program Participants Last Year: 1105
  • Meets about 8 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 50

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Youth avoid destructive behaviors like joining gangs and using drugs.

Measure
Attendance is taken in all programs. (Participation in after-school programs decreases the likelihood of children getting involved in destructive behaviors.)

Outcome 2
Youth improve academically.

Measure
Participants' grades are tracked via quarterly Participants are required to give report cards to the program director.

Outcome 3
Youth have a safe and nurturing place to be during non-school hours.

Measure
Attendance is taken in all programs that we offer during non-school hours. (These programs include Homework Help & Tutoring 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Harvey Boxing Club, 3:00 - 6:30, Hoops n' Rap, Fridays 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., Arts Education Center 4:00 - 6:00.)

Outcome 4
Youth meet or exceed standards on state achievement tests.

Measure
Test scores provided to director by students/parents and teachers.

Outcome 5
Participants in our Gallery of the Arts Education Center create art and gain knowledge of art.

Measure
Pre and post tests are given to students in each the beginning and end of each class offered in our Gallery of the Arts Center. Students exhibit their works of art at the Student Art Show held at the end of each session.

Change Process: (self-reported)

The children who participate in Project Intercept are considered at-risk for low academic achievement, high dropout rate, exposure to and involvement in substance abuse and gangs, low self-esteem, and little or no after-school supervision. Through our Project Intercept programs, children and teens are provided with positive alternatives to the negative influences in their communities. Children who participate in our programs are exposed to new experiences and opportunities to identify and develop their talents and skills like in our Boxing Club and our Gallery of the Arts education program. Our After-School gives children the help they need to achieve academic success and provides them with positive role models in their lives. This leads to a greater sense of self-worth and confidence. Many come from homes where only Spanish is spoken and for these children homework help is a necessity for them to succeed. Once kids begin to see that they can be successful in the classroom, they will often then take chances to get involved with our other program like our Book Clubs, Chess Club, Choir and Art. These programs help children improve academically. This new sense of accomplishment also leads to the child just being happier all around. In our Boxing Club, children and teens learn boxing skills as well as self-discipline that boxing requires. They also learn healthy lifestyle habits and become more physically fit.