Saving Lives for 30 Years: our annual fundraiser
Posted: September 19, 2021
Everyone has a role to play. We would like to invite you to be part of the solution by joining us for Saving Lives for 30 […]
Continue ReadingWe Never Stopped: Our Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted: September 2, 2021
Youth ALIVE! Turns 30 – Today, Youth ALIVE! releases its 2020-2021 annual report, We Never Stopped: Preventing Violence & Saving Lives for 30 Years. It’s full […]
Continue ReadingNew 100K Fund to Help Victims of Violence
Posted: August 31, 2021
Inspired by YA! Advocacy – The City of Oakland’s new $100K fund to cover towing fees for victims of violent crime is in the news. Advocacy […]
Continue ReadingYouth ALIVE! in New York Times as part of a mom’s busy week
Posted: August 30, 2021
Moms Demand Action founder visits YA The June 6, 2019 Edition of the New York Times included a “work diary” of a week in the life […]
Continue ReadingWhite House Says: Credible Messengers a Must
Posted: August 19, 2021
YA! ED on White House Panel – Youth ALIVE! is Oakland’s homegrown agency for violence prevention, intervention and healing. But we also have a national reputation […]
Continue ReadingTips for Managing Fireworks Trauma Reactions
Posted: June 30, 2021
Some Simple Self-Care Tips – Having a plan can help people who experience trauma triggers from fireworks better prepare and cope. Find more self-care tips at […]
Continue ReadingYA! ED in LA Times Op-Ed
Posted: June 28, 2021
Op-Ed calls for prevention spending Political columnist George Skelton had written a strong call for California Democrats to spend more tax revenue on community violence prevention […]
Continue Reading“It’s Saving Lives”
Posted: June 24, 2021
Biden on Violence Interrupters – In his June 23 remarks introducing the White House Comprehensive Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gun Crime and Ensure Public […]
Continue ReadingOn to the Assembly!
Posted: June 14, 2021
The Journey of SB 299 Continues – In May, SB 299, our bill to make victims of police violence eligible for victim compensation and to expand […]
Continue ReadingHistoric Proposal for Violence Prevention Funding
Posted: June 14, 2021
Governor Proposes $200M – Gun violence — and its human toll in lives lost and devastated victims and families — has risen in Oakland and across […]
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