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.
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.
91%
Graduation Rate
278
College Graduates
33%
Master's or PhD
Join the Alive & Free Movement
To End Violence and Change Lives
Events
Alive & Free Leadership Academy -Registration is Open
Join us Tuesdays 6pm-9pm
November 5, 2024- Class Begins
November 12, 2024- In Person
November 19, 2024- In Person
November 25, 2024- In Person
Street Soldiers Radio- Reflections on the Elections
November 12, 2024, 8-10pm on
106.1 KMEL & YouTube Live
With the elections complete, we ask our callers to share their thoughts about the outcome of the local and national elections. We then have a conversation with Alive & Free South Bend as Dr. Marshall joins Coach Moe in Indiana.
Alive & Free Virtual College Prep Class -
Class will begin in person January 28, 2025, every Thursday 6pm-9pm. Attendance is mandatory for both Tuesday and Thursday classes.
January 28, 2025 on Zoom
Alive & Free Kwanzaa Celebration-
Join Alive & Free's family friendly Kwanzaa Celebration! Thursday Dec. 26, 2024 from 6pm-9pm
Register to join and volunteer!
News
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!
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.
DREAM SF at Alive & Free
Alive & Free genuinely appreciates the participation of DREAMSF in our Alive & Free Prescription Training.
Street Soldiers Radio
Success Stories
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…
Read MoreErika’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…
Read MoreToday I Give Myself Permission to Dream
Dr. Reginold Daniels Growing up in the Sunnydale Projects of San Francisco, Reggie Daniels wore a mask and a street name know as RD. He grew up seeing street performers, hustlers and boosting in the area. His parents did their best, but he ultimately spent his teen years with his grandparents in Potrero Hill. This…
Read MoreLeadership
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.