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.
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.
293
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
April 1, 2024- In Person
April 8, 2024- In Person
April 15, 2024- In Person
April 22, 2024- In Person
April 29, 2024- In Person
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.
April 3, 2025 on Zoom
April 10, 2025 on Zoom
April 17, 2025 on Zoom
April 24, 2025 in Person
Street Soldiers Radio- Old Skool Cafe
March 20, 2025, 8-10pm on
106.1 KMEL & YouTube Live
Street Soldiers Radio wants to introduce you to Old Skool Cafe! Founder and CEO Teresa Goines and her team share the story of this unique and successful violence prevention program that provides job training, employment and a second chance at life by way of a 1920’s speakeasy, jazz restaurant. The restaurant is run by at-risk, formerly incarcerated and foster care youth ages 16-22 who gain job skills to help them navigate through life.
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…
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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.
