New Vision Accomplishments

We have developed mental health programs and implemented strategies for youth and families to deal with these pressing issues. In the past two (2) years;

• Of the 165 youth that have participated in the stealing diversion program, only 7 have been rearrested,
• New Vision programming has helped at least twenty five (25) youth to graduate with high school from the alternative school,
• Approximately Fifty (50) youth have successfully completed the life skills curriculum as a part of the requirements for probation through the juvenile court,
• Twenty five (25) youth in the after school tutoring program for the emotionally disturbed or academically challenged youth have improved their academic standing,
• New Vision offers classroom space to surrounding schools when needed.

About This Tax Credit Project

New Vision Youth & Family Services provides to at-risk youth in the Cape Girardeau and Southeast Missouri area. These services include: educational tutoring and mentoring services for youth programs, summer programs, individual and group therapy services designed to prevent criminal behavior and teenage pregnancy, assault diversion programs, stealing diversion program, life skills classes, and independent living classes. The Division of Youth Services, division of Family Services, Public Schools, and Juvenile Courts refer youth targeted by New Vision programs. New Vision offers these youth an opportunity to turn their lives around.

Project Outcomes

• Increase the number of at-risk youth that remain in school and earn course credit toward their diploma,

• Reduce the number of at-risk youth committing crimes and violent acts,
• This program allows you to keep your tax dollars in Southeast Missouri.

Performance Targets

Targets to be achieved through Youth Opportunities Program contract include:

• 35 of 50 youths successfully continue their education and earn credits toward their diploma,

• 9 of 10 youths participating in after school tutoring will improve their academic grades,
• 140 of 150 youths completing the stealing and and assault diversion groups will not reoffend,
• 40 of 50 youths in life skills and probation groups will successfully complete their probation.

Verification of Success

This project will utilize attendance records at school, tutoring sessions, alternative school, report cards, teacher evaluations, self and parent reports, and records from the Juvenile Office to determine success of the participants in the programs.

How Will My Dollars Be Spent?

All funds generated through the Youth Opportunities Tax Credits will be used to expand current programs offered, increase the numbers of youth and families served by the numbers of youth and families served by the additional programs, and for the development of new mental health programs for youth and families in the New Vision service area. New Vision has a capital fund raising campaign of $457,500. The tax credits to be sold is $225,750 to fund this campaign.

What's In It For You?

• 50% of your contribution is deducted of income

• Cash contributions are eligible for this program
• Cash donations receive an actual dollar for dollar amount as deductible donation and 50% of donation used as tax credits for actual Missouri tax obligation

This Is Your Chance!

The beauty of this program is that you must pay Missouri taxes anyway. This program allows you to direct where your tax dollars are spent, in the local community. Your tax dollars can either go to some other part of the state or you can direct those tax dollars, through tax credits, to expand mental health services and programs for youth and families in this area.

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