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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impact-grad-level

91%

Graduation Rate

278

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

November 5, 2024- Class Begins

November 12, 2024- In Person

November 19, 2024- In Person

November 25, 2024- In Person

Register Here

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.

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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

Register Here

Alive & Free Kwanzaa Celebration-

Join Alive & Free's family friendly Kwanzaa Celebration! Thursday Dec. 26, 2024 from 6pm-9pm

Register to join and volunteer!

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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!

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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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DREAM SF at Alive & Free

Alive & Free genuinely appreciates the participation of DREAMSF in our Alive & Free Prescription Training. 

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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…

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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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Today 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…

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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.

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