2009
February 21st, 7:00pm
U.S. Cellular Arena
Come cheer on former REBEL players, Deion James & Avery Smith as they, as well as the rest of the UW-Milwaukee Men's Basketball Team, take on North Dakota State! Both seniors, and graduating this year, this is the LAST home game these two REBELS will play in for UW-Milwaukee. Staff and friends of the Rebels will be out in full-force to show our support of these players, and we would love for you to join us. So, come out, put on your Rebel Gear, and cheer with us, as UW-Milwaukee acknowledges these two players, as well as all the graduating Seniors, this Saturday night. Go Panthers! Go REBELS!
April 7th, 7:00am-8:00pm
Lavarnway Boys & Girls Club, 2739 N. 15th St.
Spring Election Running Rebels is running an Adopt-A-Poll site. We need volunteers to help us run the polling site. No training necessary! For more information on how you can help, contact Natasha.Coe@runningrebels.org.
April 11th, 7:30 PM Tip-Off
Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Ft. Running Rebel Alum Kyle Weaver
Ticket Deal: $51 Lower Level tickets for $20 or $29 Upper Level Tickets for $10
All attending fans will have a chance to participate in Early Entry VIP and will have a chance to shoot a free throw on the Bucks Floor after the game.
Contact Luke Majewski to order or with questions: 414-227-2867 or lmajewski@bucks.com
Click here for the flyer (pdf)
Express Yourself w/ Jimmy Santiago event
The friends (Express Yourself) of Running Rebels Community Organization took time and their networking capabilities to invite Jimmy Santiago Baca to visit RRCO and speak with a group of youth on February 7th, 2009. Mr. Baca is an accredited writer and poet that received global recognition for him works. In addition, Mr. Baca was asked to speak at several events during the presidential inauguration this past month. He has served time in prison and taught himself to read and write during his incarceration. The movie "Blood In, Blood Out: Bound by Honor" was based in part on his life experiences. He did the screenplay for it and was the executive producer. This and other moments of his life were shared with the youth in a realistic street-level presentation with a genuine message...You can change.
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January 2009
Roses Violence Prevention Workshop (Custer HS)
The R.O.S.E.S. program held their first ever conference geared towards violence prevention. Held on January 17th of 2009, the event was deemed a success by the facilitators. The conference covered a variety of topics geared towards violence prevention including Healthy Living, Healthy Relationships, Domestic Violence, Conflict Resolution, Self Defense, amongst others.
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Inauguration 2009 in Washington DC
Staff members, friends and family of Running Rebels Community Organization ventured east to Washington DC to be part of this historical event on January 20, 2009. Although their bodies were cold, their hearts were warm and filled with Joy as Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. (some photos provided by the JS)
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January 2008
Charity Basketball Game
January, 26 2008
Come watch and support the Running Rebels Basketball team in action!
Doors open at 3pm, game starts at 3:30pm
@ Boys & Girls Club, 3500 N. Mother Daniels Way
August 2008
RRCO Community Walk, August 29th 2008
The RRCO staff participated in a 2-mile walk around the community to show our presence, and pass out information about the organization and the events we are involved in. Click here for gallery
Express Yourself
A community partnership between RRCO & Express Yourself, Various pictures of a typical day. Click here for gallery
Men’s Cooking Contest
This was a contest where the male Running Rebels staff participated in a cook-off in conjunction with the Rebel Reunion event on August 30th, 2008.
The first picture, 018.jpg, was the winning dish. Click here for gallery
RRCO Job Training
Running Rebels job training program: woodworking. Click here for gallery
Africans on the Move 20th Annual GarveyFest
August 16th 2008
Ms. Breeze from Rebel Life Entertainment
Community Leaders Dr. Mbalia (far left), Victor Barnett (far right)
September 2008
Miracle on Canal
The Team Awareness Event at Potowatomi Bingo Casino on September 4th, 2008. As the Mega Miracle charity of the Miracle on Canal, we staffed a table to discuss our organization with team members of Potowatomi. Click here for gallery
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