MissionSAFE: A New Beginning, Inc.

Overview

MissionSAFE: A New Beginning, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The organization focuses on supporting at-risk and high-risk youth and their families, aiming to help them acquire essential skills and confidence to thrive.

Mission and Programs

MissionSAFE's mission is to work with Boston's highly at-risk youth and their families, fostering a supportive environment that promotes academic advancement, personal growth, leadership development, job readiness, and violence prevention. The organization offers a variety of programs:

• Explorers Academy: Provides academic support.
• Youth Leadership Service Corps: Focuses on leadership development.
• MissionSafe Futures: Prepares youth for career exploration.
• Safe City Dorchester: Engages youth in community safety initiatives.
• MissionSafe Sports and MissionSafe Arts: Offers opportunities in sports and arts.
• Counseling for Self-Efficacy: Provides trauma-informed counseling.
• Youth, Street & School Outreach: Reaches out to youth in their communities.
• Mission: Together: A grassroots initiative to engage parents and alumni.

Impact and Financial Status

MissionSAFE has a significant impact on the lives of hundreds of youth annually, providing them with a sense of belonging and support to overcome chronic complex trauma. The organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity, primarily funded by contributions from the public and various organizations. As of 2023, MissionSAFE reported revenues of approximately $1.79 million and expenses of $2.13 million, with total assets valued at $1.33 million and liabilities of $863,955.

Leadership

Ronald Koning Jr serves as the President of MissionSAFE: A New Beginning, Inc.

Classification and Tax Status

MissionSAFE is classified under the youth development category and is recognized as a public charity by the IRS, allowing for tax-deductible donations. It is also part of the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) as a youth development organization.