Life Camp, Inc

Founded in April 2002, LIFE Camp, Inc.(Love Ignites Freedom Through Education) is one of the leading violence prevention and intervention organizations in America. Based in South Jamaica Queens, LIFE Camp, Inc. develops young leaders and provides youth and families with positive alternatives to violence, bullying and other forms of anti-social behavior. At the core of their program, LIFE Camp, Inc. offers young people, ages 13-24, and their families educational, employment and social opportunities they might not otherwise have. Through their model violence intervention system, youth mentorship programs, PeaceMobile and award-winning initiatives, LIFE Camp, Inc. approaches violence as a public health crisis, therefore transforming entire communities. LIFE Camp, Inc. has been recognized for their life-saving work by former U.S. President Barack Obama, Jordan Brand and the New York City Council. LIFE Camp, Inc. has also been featured in Oprah Winfrey's O Magazine, NY One, Daily News, The Root, CBS and Seventeen Magazine.