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December 9, 2009 - What's new this week

This week in STEP UP! students are participating in a letter writing campaign for Operation Gratitude. The letters will ensure a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, or Airman knows they are appreciated and being thought about this Holiday Season.

New in the CCU (Community Clean Up) Department:

Last month, GAP launched a new contract with CRA/LA to maintain trash receptacles & for graffiti abatement at the Watts Towers and Blueline Park & Ride.

In their upcoming monthly magazine, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works will recognize GAP's Flood Control crew as an outstanding contractor for the graffiti abatement work they do in the flood area.

December 1, 2009 - GAP Students are living a Gangfree Life! ®

As of today over 800 4th & 6th grade students have completed our 8-week Gang Prevention Education program. The schools are located in San Pedro, Watts, Lomita, Gardena, Carson, and Wilmington.

To mark successful completion of the program, Gangfree classroom advisors held culmination ceremonies for participating students. Each student is given a certificate and GAP t-shirt for their accomplishment and pledge to stay gangfree.

November 20, 2009 - Jobs For a Gangfree Life ®

The Gang Alternatives Program will be starting a new program designed to put individuals who have been unemployed for some time back to work.

Jobs For a Gangfree Life ® is a subsidized training employment program that places workers in an entry-level position with employers while subsidizing their wages during a specified training period. The goal of the program is to eventually place the newly trained workers into a permanent position.

If you are an employer that is in need of entry-level employees and could benefit from this program, please contact David L. Tynes, Director of Operations at (323) 567-5188.

November 19, 2009 - Job Opening at the Gang Alternatives Program

The Gang Alternatives Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides services and programs to promote a gangfree lifestyle to young people and their families. Every day, GAP’s positive impact is felt by thousands of people in multiple communities in and around the Los Angeles area – from Watts to Wilmington, Lennox to Lomita, El Sereno to San Pedro, and Harbor City to Boyle Heights.

The Gang Alternatives Program is looking for an Assistant Manager in their Community Clean Up Department to manage their Boyle Heights Regional Warehouse. If you are interested in this position please contact David L. Tynes, Director of Operations, at (323) 567-5188.

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