Youth ALIVE! in the community

Part of what makes Youth ALIVE!’s work innovative and effective is that the bulk of our programs and services take place out in the field in our community. You’ll find us at schools and parks, in neighborhoods and on the street; at hospital bedsides and at the homes of survivors; at conferences, on college tours, at the State Capitol and City Hall. Wherever our community is, Youth ALIVE! shows up. All of our staff, whether on the frontlines or working behind the scenes, are hometown heroes.

“ Tell those students I love them. We come from the same place and now I’m in the White House, so anything’s possible .

- Vice President Kamala Harris speaking to Youth ALIVE! Policy & Advocacy Director Gabriel Garcia, about the Teens on Target youth leaders

I’m loyal, I’m compassionate, and I want to help because I didn’t have this type of help when I was young. If I did, I would have been totally different. We have a chance to really make a difference.

- Chauncey Jackson, Violence Interrupter