Youth Alive!’s Annual Breakfast Kick-Off Fundraiser to Kick Off 510 Day was a resounding success, held at the beautiful Sequoyah Country Club. The event saw a gathering of 190 enthusiastic guests, celebrating our mission and achievements. We are thrilled to welcome six new members to our Community Circle, whose support will be instrumental in driving our initiatives forward. The morning was filled with inspiring speeches, delicious breakfast, and a palpable sense of community spirit. We’re excited to share a few photos and our highlight video from this memorable event, capturing the energy and commitment of everyone involved.
KTVU State of the Town featuring TNT Youth Leader Kendall Erving, Board member Caheri Gutierrez
Posted April 30, 2024
Youth Alive! Board Member, TNT Leader, Interviewed on KTVU State of the Town
KTVU news reached out former Youth Alive! client, staff member, and now current Board member Caheri Gutierrez, Director of Communications and Public Relations at Unity Council to talk about what positive things are going on in Oakland to prevent violence, heal crime, and secure a better future. True to form, Caheri made sure our youth were represented. TNT youth leader Kendall Irving welcomed to opportunity to share her perspective and uplift the importance of programs like Teens on Target and agencies like Youth Alive!, who support young people in their quest towards brighter, more peaceful futures.
Event Alert! Healing Gun Violence in Latinx Communities
Posted November 10, 2023
Join Youth ALIVE!, in partnership with the Kapor Center, for an engaging conversation on the many ways Youth ALIVE! provides culturally-relevant support to Latino families who have been impacted by gun violence.
Help Youth ALIVE!s client families have a festive holiday season! This year, Youth ALIVE! is hosting a holiday gift drive to collect new, unwrapped gifts for children and families of all ages to distribute during the month of December.
Associate Director Torres talks empathy and the road ahead
Posted August 9, 2023
A young life forever altered
Many of you will have heard about the 8-year-old shot on 580 in July. He was left paralyzed from the waist down. YA! Associate Director John Torres spoke to ABC7 about empathy, the road ahead, and the healing power of community support. Watch the video here.
Many members of the staff at Youth ALIVE! are survivors of violence. Some have been shot. Others have lost cherished loved ones to gun violence in Oakland. Kesse Taylor-Jenkins is an integral member of Youth ALIVE!’s Violence Interruption team. She has worked an Interrupter herself, and now manages the day-to-day operations of 15 interrupters who work odd hours and disperse across the city every day and night. Kesse has suffered much loss. She lost her son. She lost two brothers. She recently wrote up her story for The Oaklandside; is heartbreaking and inspiring all at once. We encourage you to read it.
When the public, civic leaders or the media seek insight into how gun violence affects our city and our community, they often turn to Youth ALIVE! leaders, staff and clients. Last week, Bay City News spoke to a whole group of YA Staff, including Teens on Target (TNT) Coordinator MaryAnn Alvarado, former TNT youth leader and current Hometown Hero intern Edwin Galvan, Violence Interrupter Antoine towers, YA! Executive Director Joe Griffin and Healing Director Nicky MacCallum. Read the article here.
