WHO THIS SUPPORTS
Project Take Back
A neighborhood-team model bringing basketball, community engagement and coordinated outreach closer to residents.
From UC’s original public photo archive · Project Take Back
SAFE. ALIVE. FREE.IN PARTNERSHIP / UNDER CONTRACT
Northside Achievement Zone · formerly the PEACE Foundation
Program and partnership information reflects UC’s current working record. Use the official links for the partner’s latest public information, eligibility and participation details.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Project Take Back used neighborhood basketball and trusted relationships to engage young people, connect them with credible mentors and build community around safety and possibility.
Its original spirit is being carried forward through the SAFE. ALIVE. FREE.™ All-Star Weekend, described separately under Experiences.
WHAT UC DOES
Relationships become
practical support.
UC designed Project Take Back as a relationship-first basketball and community-engagement model. Basketball created the doorway; UC used the time around the game to connect young people with credible adults, positive peers, recognition and a stronger vision for life off the court.
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Organized neighborhood basketball opportunities that were accessible and relevant to young people.
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Recruited credible mentors, community supporters and experienced athletes to engage participants.
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Connected sports participation with accountability, education and positive decision-making.
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Used scholarships, prizes and recognition to reinforce commitment on and off the court.
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Brought residents, sponsors and volunteers together around youth safety and opportunity.
HOW TO CONNECT
Project Take Back is documented as completed UC work. Its next expression is the SAFE. ALIVE. FREE.™ All-Star Weekend; event participation details will be posted as they are confirmed.
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QUICK ANSWERS
What people ask
about this work.
What does UC do in Project Take Back?
UC designed Project Take Back as a relationship-first basketball and community-engagement model. Basketball created the doorway; UC used the time around the game to connect young people with credible adults, positive peers, recognition and a stronger vision for life off the court.
Who does this work support?
Young people who benefit from positive recreation, trusted mentorship and a visible community alternative to violence, isolation and hopelessness.
How can someone connect?
Project Take Back is documented as completed UC work. Its next expression is the SAFE. ALIVE. FREE.™ All-Star Weekend; event participation details will be posted as they are confirmed.
OFFICIAL LINKS