Success Story

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…

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…

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…

I’ve been waiting to share this news for a while. Recently, I was informed that I’ve been accepted to join the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Commission (JJDPC) in Alameda County. This will be my second time serving as a Commissioner (SF Youth Commission 1999-2000) I’m aware of the work ahead and I look forward to…

We would like to introduce our newest college graduate Mr. Mario Goins, who graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Computer Engineering and a minor in Race & Resistance Studies. The engineering degree has guided Mario to Los Angeles, CA as he currently interns for a NASA sub-contractor working with small satellites. The…

“By being in the classroom at Alive & Free-you’re talking about things you’re not talking about in your community,” shares Mike’l Gregory, a recent graduate of USF. “I am a descendant of love, honor, trust and faith. I think my faith is so pivotal to who I am and who I have been able to…

Aurion Wiley-Green is a graduate from San Jose State University who majored in African American studies as well as in Justice studies. “I think about what I learned Alive & Free almost every day and in every aspect of my college journey. I have the Coachism posted on my front door so I am reminded…

Mario Goins: Graduate of San Francisco State University We would like to introduce our newest college graduate Mr. Mario Goins, who graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Computer Engineering and a minor in Race & Resistance Studies. The engineering degree has guided Mario to Los Angeles, CA as he currently interns for…