Youth ALIVE

06/03/2026

STAR WARS NIGHT WITH THE OAKLAND BALLERS ⚾

Join for an unforgettable evening of baseball, community, and impact at Star Wars Night with the .ballers !

Before the game, meet us for a special tailgate at Prescott Market. Bring your friends, family, and fellow Star Wars fans for a fun-filled gathering celebrating community and supporting Youth Alive!

📍 Tailgate
🗓 Friday, July 10
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
Prescott Market
1620 18th St, Oakland, CA 94607

Then head over to Raimondi Park as we cheer on the Oakland Ballers and celebrate Youth ALIVE! on the field!

📍 Game Time
⏰ 6:30 PM
Raimondi Park
1689 20th St, Oakland, CA 94607

Every ticket purchased through our designated link helps support Youth Alive!’s work to prevent violence, promote healing, and uplift young people across Oakland.

Grab your lightsaber, wear your favorite Star Wars gear, and join us for a night of baseball, community, and purpose!

🎟️ Tickets available through the link in our bio!

05/28/2026

We’re proud to see Rhea Corson-Higgs featured in a powerful CalMatters article highlighting the importance of mental health support for young survivors of violence.

Through compassion, mentorship, and consistent support, Rhea helps young people work through anger, regain confidence, and continue healing physically and emotionally.

Shout out to Rhea for the incredible impact she continues to make in the lives of young people every single day. Thank you for showing what healing-centered support looks like.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE IN BIO

05/27/2026

"What makes our approach unique is that we don’t just respond to crisis — we stay."

Thank you to Richie Flores and the Jack London Improvement District for this wonderful highlight about Youth ALIVE!'s work now that we're (somewhat) new to the neighborhood, featuring an interview with our Director of Development and Communications Lauren Greenberg. Give it a read, share, and come visit us!

Youth ALIVE!: Walking Alongside Oakland Communities | Jack London Improvement District

05/27/2026

Big shoutout to Phelisha our school based violence interrupter at Castlemont High School and the team for the incredible work they’ve done this year!

What started as a safe space for students grew into real support for young people and families , from food and housing resources to mentorship, guidance, and community care.

They recently celebrated their Conversations For Success students and graduating seniors as they get ready for their next chapter!

So proud of the impact being made every single day in Oakland.

05/22/2026

Celebrating Our Graduating Youth Leaders!

Today, we honor an incredible group of young leaders as they reach this major milestone!

Their hard work, resilience, leadership, and dedication have inspired us every step of the way.

Watching the growth throughout the journey with TNT has been nothing short of amazing.

As they step into this next chapter, we know this is only the beginning.

Their voices, passion, and commitment to your communities will continue to create powerful impact wherever life takes you.

Congratulations, graduates — we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the greatness ahead! 🌟

YouthLeadership

05/19/2026

Survivors Speak 2026 brought together together the largest gathering of crime survivors in the country to advocate for stronger victim compensation, support, healing, and crime prevention.

Now in its 13th year, Survivors Speak continues to amplify the voices of those directly impacted by violence and push for meaningful change.

KWP’s was honored to attend with 7 clients and 2 staff members, standing alongside survivors, advocates, and community leaders in support of healing and justice.

05/18/2026

Still feeling the energy from 510 Day Kick-Off Breakfast.

We’re excited to share this highlight reel from an incredible morning one that brought together a powerful community of leaders, advocates, and young people committed to a safer Oakland.

Featuring voices from across our movement:

-Sarah Chavez-Yoell and Caheri Gutierrez, representing the strength and leadership of our Board and alumni

-Our visionary Executive Director Joseph Griffin, DrPH Griffin

-Keynote speaker Rich Harrison

-Special guest Mayor Barbara Lee

-And one of our incredible youth leaders, Torrian Coats, who will be attending California State University, Sacramento this fall

This is what it looks like when community shows up: for prevention, for healing, and for the future.

Take a moment to watch and experience the power of this work.

05/11/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors for helping make our 510 Day Kickoff Fundraising Breakfast such a meaningful and successful morning!

Because of your generosity, partnership, and commitment to our community, we were able to gather, celebrate, and continue investing in the lives of people across Oakland.

We are deeply grateful for every organization, leader, and advocate who stood with us and helped bring this event to life. Your support truly makes an impact.

Together, we’re building hope, opportunity, and a stronger future for the next generation.

05/09/2026

What a great 510 Day Kixk Off! Thank you to everyone especially for joining today to celebrate our incredible lifesaving work and the young people we serve. We love you Oakland!

05/01/2026

We’re just one week away from Youth ALIVE!’s annual 510 Day Kick-Off Breakfast, and we couldn’t be more excited.

As we count down, it feels like the perfect moment to share a highlight video from last year’s event—a powerful reminder of what this community makes possible and the impact we can have when we come together.

This year’s event is almost sold out, but there are still a few tickets left. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible morning.
🎟️ Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-alives-510-day-kick-off-fundraising-breakfast-registration-1983468293058?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us as we come together to support healing, prevention, and a safer future for Oakland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STXPRWa5h50

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