Alive & Free: The Prescription to End Violence and Change Lives

Transform the lives of young people by treating violence like a disease.

Our Mission

To keep young people alive and free, unharmed by violence, and free from incarceration. To provide young people with opportunity and support to build positive lives for themselves and to move into contributing roles in society.

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Gangs. Drugs. Covid-19. Domestic Violence.

Human Trafficking. The Opiod Epidemic.

Police Violence. Community Violence.

What can we do about it?

Real Impact

Alive & Free teaches young people how to be immune to the disease of violence and offers a community of support to guide them on the path to college. The prescription creates real change for our communities with measurable results.

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293

College Graduates

33%

Master's or PhD

How do we prevent violence across the country and globally?

Join the Alive & Free Movement

To End Violence and Change Lives

Events

Alive & Free Leadership Academy -Registration is Open

Join us Tuesdays 6pm-9pm

June 3, 2024- In Person

June 10, 2024- In Person

June 17, 2024- In Person

June 24, 2024- In Person

Register Here

Alive & Free Virtual College Prep Class -

Class will begin in person January 23, 2025, every Thursday 6pm-9pm. Attendance is mandatory for both Tuesday and Thursday classes.

June 5, 2025 on Zoom

June 12, 2025 on Zoom

June 19, 2025 on Zoom

June 26, 2025 on Zoom

Register Here

Street Soldiers Radio- A Conversation about Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia

May 18, 2025, 8-10pm on

106.1 KMEL & YouTube Live

Street Soldiers Radio discusses how Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia affects and impacts our families and communities.

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News

Hazing Screening & Discussion

Join Dr. Marshall and Byron Hurt as they discuss the impacts of hazing on youth, families and community.

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Waterbar Oyster-Give-Back

Waterbar is dedicated to the environment and community. From October to December-a portion of every oyster ordered will be donated to Alive & Free!

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Alive & Free at 49ers Training Camp

Alive & Free's staff, alumni and board members were invited to join the San Francisco 49er's Training Camp as they began their 2024-2025 season.

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Success Stories

Amalgamated Bank & Alive & Free

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Why I Give Back

Alive & Free Alumni Dr. Kalah Regis Our students are incredibly important to us. We know their lives are incredibly impacted by the lessons, love and teachings of Alive & Free. Our donors are just as important because they allow us the ability to continue the necessary work that we know saves lives. We are…

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Erika’s in the White House!

Interning at the White House Erika Morris is a sophomore at the illustrious Fisk University and keeps her schedule full. She participates on the cheer squad, makes time to study for her 14-unit class schedule and held down a fall semester internship at the White House.  “You’re right next to my office!” was the text…

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Leadership

Dr. Joseph Marshall is recognized as a social entrepreneur for his pioneering work redefining youth violence as a disease and developing the successful Alive & Free Prescription along with Jack Jacqua, a community activist with over 40 years of experience as a teacher, counselor and coach.

Meet our team »