Shanduke McPhatter and G-MACC Inc. proudly presents The 5th Annual Gangsta Gala: When Positive Change Become Reality

The 5th Annual Gangsta Gala- Postponed until the Fall, due to COVID-19

Welcome To G-MACC

G-MACC Inc. is based upon changing the lives of those caught in the street life, which involves drugs, guns, violence, prison and the overall gangsta mentality.

History

"G-MACC Inc. is based upon changing the lives of those caught in the street life, which involves drugs, guns, violence, prison and the overall gangsta mentality. G-MACC will provide resources to youth, men and women in and out of the prison system. G-MACC. believes that the need for change is understanding that individuals, especially our youth."

Executive Summary

"G-MACC Inc. believes in the power of a healthy body, a nurtured soul and a curious mind; we believe that our past mistakes offer critical stepping stones from which to learn and teach. We want to help people draw on their innate intelligence while understanding their emotions in order to transform negative behaviors into positive achievement. G-MACC founder, Shanduke Mcphatter, believes that cooperation and fellowship can triumph over intimidation and negativity."

Mission Statement

"G-MACC Inc. is committed to making positive change by reaching out to residents of all ages in communities ravaged by gun violence and gang activity. By providing tools and resources to young and old alike, G-MACC helps people reflect, learn, act and evolve to embrace the healthy, caring, stable individual within, and to transform the surrounding community through positivity and activism."

The Transition

Shanduke McPhatter is the Founder and Executive Director of the not for profit, Gangstas Making Astronomical Community Changes Inc. cites his experience in prison as the reason why he became a community activist. After being convicted for a Robbery he did not commit as a teen Shanduke became engulfed into the prison lifestyle.While in a state prison Shanduke saw a little boy (eventually incarcerated for 31yrs) running to his father (mentor during his 1st/2nd incarceration), another prisoner, for the first time. This moment became his reason to break the cycle of incarceration and violence as he did not want his kids or any child to visit their parent in prison.This realization is why he focuses on helping the youth in the community, while also being the reason to fall into the cycle of violence again.

Programs

Consulting initiatives, workshops & mentoring events produced through G-MACC Inc.

Gangsta Anonymous

Physical Mentors

Week Rebuild

NYC Crisis Management System

For those striving to create a change in their lives, G.-M.A.C.C. Inc.’s Signature Gangstas Anonymous allows formerly incarcerated individuals to positively transition into the community. This support group provides assistance and an outlet for these individuals to make a positive change in their life and the community.

G.-M.A.C.C. Inc.’s Signature Physical Mentors program is a youth oriented initiative that offers guidance to the community. Through exercise and physical training, G.-M.A.C.C Inc.’s staff offers teen mentoring that allows an open discussion and emotional outlet for young individuals. At this point, our staff is able to break the cycle of aggression that creates positivity in the lives of our youth and community.

G-.M.A.C.C. Inc.’s signature 7-Week Rebuild Curriculum is a program that addresses the school-to-prison pipeline through a 7 week program. By identifying the poison that is the oppressive nature of gun violence and the “gangsta mentality”, GMACC then attempts to provide an antidote. This program offers mentorship and guidance that allows incarcerated individuals to realize that their past actions can become the stepping stones to a positive future.

The Cure Violence Model is oriented around selected members of the community, who provides assistance to “at risk” individuals and the community through conflict mediation, community engagement, and transitional support. Approaching violence in this way allows for behavioral changes and positivity to arise within individual lives and our community.

NYC Riker’s Island Correction Facility

Gun and Gang Violence Prevention

Gang Violence Identification and Preventions

G.-M.A.C.C. Inc. addresses the school-to-prison pipeline through a 7 week workshop that is necessary in helping incarcerated adolescents make a change in their lives. Through mentorship and guidance, the G-.M.A.C.C staff provides the instruments that changes the mindset of incarcerated adolescents.

G-.M.A.C.C. Inc.’s Gun and Gang Violence Prevention is a workshop that targets individuals who are gang affiliated and/or likely to commit an instance of violence. In this workshop, G-.M.A.C.C provides resources and assistance to these individuals in order to prevent future instance of violence within the community.

G-.M.A.C.C. Inc.’s Gang Violence Identification and Prevention is a program that identifies “at-risk” individuals who are inclined to commit an instance of gun violence and provide mentorship. Through mentorship and guidance, G-.M.A.C.C is capable of illustrating alternative that allows these individuals to change their lives and thus change the community.