Alternatives, Inc., founded in 1973, is a nationally recognized youth development nonprofit. Everything we do is designed to build the specific assets that support young people as they grow into creative, compassionate and responsible adults. This means helping young people to: Identify and manage their feelings Form positive friendships Make good decisions Creatively problem solve Discover their creativity and unique talents Make a difference in their community ? Vision Developing healthy, principled and creative young people valued as members of the community. Mission Inspiring young people to realize their inherent potential as valued members of the community and inspiring adults to recognize this same potential. We're making the community better and safer by providing youths with engaging activities and molding them into upstanding citizens through leadership and civic engagement opportunities.