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
June 3, 2024- In Person
June 10, 2024- In Person
June 17, 2024- In Person
June 24, 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.
June 5, 2025 on Zoom
June 12, 2025 on Zoom
June 19, 2025 on Zoom
June 26, 2025 on Zoom
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.
News
Hazing Screening & Discussion
Join Dr. Marshall and Byron Hurt as they discuss the impacts of hazing on youth, families and community.
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.
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.
