Our Mission
Introducing Southwest Safestreets Black Independent Party, Inc., a Federally Recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring youth and fostering connections with seniors in our community. Our mission is to empower every community member to attain independence and to become an integral part of our community fabric through the provision of resources, tools, and continuous mentoring. We believe that by walking alongside them, providing guidance, and nurturing their potential, we can shape a future where each individual contributes meaningful to the collective well-being of our society Join us in building a brighter and more inclusive tomorrow for all.
Target Population:
Target population is youth of any race or gender at least 15 years of age, young adults, Veterans and our Senior Citizens.
Program Goals
At Southwest Safestreets our mission is to empower and uplift individuals across all generations of our community. For teens and young adults, we strive to provide mentorship programs, educational resources, and opportunities for personal development, equipping them with the skills and confidence to succeed in their endeavors. For seniors, we are committed to enhancing their quality of life through social engagement, health and wellness initiatives, and access to essential services. Additionally, we honor and support our veterans by offering tailored case management services, connecting them with vital resources, and fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging. Through these comprehensive programs, we aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive and lead fulfilling lives."
We do this through the many contacts we continue to make in the Orlando area of professionals who provide:
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•Comprehensive assessment•Education planning
•Job skills training•Individual and group life skills instruction
•Interpersonal skill building•Recreational activities
•Individual and group work•GED programSouthwest Safe Streets offers emotional support/guidance•Monthly meetings as a group
•Weekly support groups•Encouraging young people to make life changes
•Mentorship
Most young people make the transition from adolescence to adulthood with the support of their biological families, communities, and schools. However, youth aging out of the foster care system lack this much-needed family and social support. As a result, foster youth face enormous challenges in making a smooth transition to adulthood and building successful lives. Data indicates that former foster youth have higher rates of poverty, homelessness, victimization, criminal involvement/incarceration, low educational attainment, unemployment, mental health and substance abuse, and early child-bearing.
Mentorship Programs focus on training in daily living skills which includes:
•Budgeting•Managing Checking Accounts
•Money Management
•Locating and Maintaining Housing
•Physical and Emotional Health Care
•Physical Hygiene
•Leisure Activities
•Conflict Resolution
•Health Dating and Social Relationships
•Sexuality
•Abstinence
•Proper Nutrition
•Consumer Awareness
•Apartment Hunting
•Problem solving and decision making.
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Future Goals for Safe Streets Initiatives
Safe Streets One Stop Community Center
Safe Streets future goal is to acquire a building that will house our One Stop Community Center. The idea is to have the professionals and community members who play key roles in providing services to our community members.
Trauma awareness: Encourage all providers within the One Stop Community Center to become Trauma Informed in their approach. The impact of trauma can be central to one’s development. And since we know there is a correlation between substance use, physical health and mental concerns, Safe Streets the relationship of trauma with substance use, physical health and mental concerns. This knowledge is the foundation of an organizational culture of trauma-informed care. Our goal is to create a safe environment that fosters a sense of efficacy, self-determination, dignity, personal control and community.
