Brothers on the Rise

Brothers on the Rise responsibly empowers male youth to achieve individual success, develop healthy relationships and contribute to a more just and equitable society. We accomplish this through gender-responsive programs that engage males personally and professionally in social service and social change:

Counseling - Conflict Resolution - Leadership Development - Mentoring - Organizing - Youth Workshops - Workforce Development
Parent Education - Staff Development - Training - Consultation

We are based out of the Spanish Speaking Citizen’s Foundation in Fruitvale and provide programs at Edna Brewer and Frick Middle Schools, as well as Grass Valley, Futures and Community United Elementary Schools. We are excited to launch year-round community based programs in July 2010 with Brothers, Unite!, a summer program for middle school boys and young men from high school interested in internships and career development in human service work and specifically raising boys into men.

Brothers, Unite Summer Program!

For Incoming 6-8th Grade Boys - Apply Now!
Program starts July 6th! Spaces available until filled!

More info here!

2nd Anniversary Fundraiser & Program Launch

Sunday, June 13, 2:00PM to 5:00PM.
Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street Oakland, CA.
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2nd Anniversary Fundraiser.

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Volunteer with Brothers on the Rise!

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Recently in the news.

On February 21, BOTR Director Jon Gilgoff participated in an “Inside the Activist’s Studio” panel with KQED’s Michasel Krasny. Read the article which followed in the Jewish Weekly.

Brothers on the Rise wins award!

Executive Director Jon Gilgoff wins Jefferson Award for Public Service. Read and watch the story on CBS5 here.
Jon Gilgoff introduces Brothers on the Rise to a new group of Oakland students.

Jon Gilgoff introduces Brothers on the Rise to a new group of Oakland students.

Brothers on the Rise named a 2009 Best Charity in the East Bay Express.

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Brothers on the Rise Video by Youth Uprising

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View the Boys’ Digital Stories!

Brothers on the Rise - in the news!

TV: CW/CBS5's Bay Sunday T.V. Show 09/14/08

Radio: KPFA's Education Today Radio Show, 10/10/08

Newspaper: Oakland Teen Times, February 2009

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