The Running Rebels Community Organization engages the community, youth, and their families, prevents involvement in gangs, drugs, violence, and the juvenile justice system, intervenes and guides youth by assisting them with making positive choices, and coaches youth through their transition into adulthood. We accomplish this through building relationships with youth and providing the resources and skills necessary for them to become thriving, connected, and contributing adult members of our community.

• Create safe after-school and summer environments for Milwaukee’s youth
• Prepare youth for future careers and businesses
• Improve academic performance through tutoring and mentorship
• Avoid negative police contact and involvement in the corrections system
• Provide youth with a sense of belonging and unity within their community

Our philosophy is to develop young people’s potential and to reduce violence, drug usage, and gang activity by:

• Keeping young people involved in beneficial, safe, and fun recreational and employment activities
• Encouraging each youth’s hopes and dreams while supporting youth to achieve them
• Underscoring successful academic achievement as essential for responsible adult citizenship
• Employing supportive, caring adults who inspire trust and model the values, skills, and morals that we want at-risk youth to develop