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Reck League, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Hampton Roads, VA, is committed to developing innovative programs and holistic community support for youth and young adults in under-resourced communities. Our initiatives focus on individuals aged 7-21 who are most affected by systemic poverty, in partnership with judicial systems, city agencies, public housing, and schools. As one of the region’s pioneers in on-ground Community Violence Intervention (CVI), our Community 1ST programs lead efforts to combat violence and foster positive community engagement. Additionally, we provide CVI-based mentor training and specialized teaching materials to support organizations in their violence prevention efforts. Through our C.A.L.M. program, we also assist individuals overcoming legal challenges & those re-entering society. With a focus on community building, mentoring, and mental health, our mission is to equip future generations with the tools they need for lasting success.

GOALS

Positive Anger Redirection/ Behavior Modification

Mental Health Improvement

Education Improvement (SOL, GPA Improvement, Reading at Grade Level)

Physical Health & Wellness Improvement

Health living improvement tips

Peer to Peer Group Discussion

Gun & Gang Violence Prevention

Community improvement

PROGRAMS

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League of Leaders
Summer initiative that delivers an innovative personal and professional development curriculum to forty youth ages 13–16 who are at a critical crossroads and need consistent, hands-on mentoring to move beyond current barriers. The program pairs structured learning with incentive-based summer activities that recognize weekly accomplishments and milestone achievements, reinforcing positive habits and sustained engagement. League of Leaders provides a safe, productive, and meaningful use of summer hours while strengthening confidence, decision-making, and goal-setting skills that help participants progress toward healthier outcomes.
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Community 1st
The “Community 1ST Initiative” is a partnership with "Guns Down" and the City of Norfolk that provides CVI support in under-resourced communities. The “Community 1ST Initiative” uses a 5-tier approach to promote a healthier landscape that can support Violence Intervention, Problem De-escalation, Information Coordination & Community Relationship building.
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Norfolk Nighthawks
"Disrupt the Violence" Blacktop Basketball League
Reck League is a proud partner and site operator for "Disrupt the Violence" Blacktop Basketball League. This program provides a league for young at risk adults to compete against those from other cities. In addition we work to provide resources and deescalation support for participants to improve quality of life beyond the basketball court.
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My Brother’s Keeper
My Brother’s Keeper” is a mentoring program tailored to older teens and young adults that focus on connecting mentors with a similar inner-city background and at-risk participants who have a need positive male influence due to single parent environments. The program teachings are centered around “The Manual” handbook for navigating inner city environmental issues
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Human Trafficking Awareness

ABOUT ALERT APP

We are on the ground in Hampton Roads, VA addressing human trafficking through prevention, education, and rapid community response. We provide awareness trainings for youth, parents, educators, and neighbors. This app will help the community recognize grooming tactics, spot red flags early, and respond without shame or judgment. When someone goes missing, we can’t wait mobilize and spread verified information to trusted partners and our community networks. The ALERT app will make it easier to submit a missing-person alert with a photo and key details and instantly notify on-the-ground responders across the region. Bringing people home faster is the missing. The “ALERT APP” is coming soon! Learn the signs. Get the tools, Be the response!

FEATURED NEWS

Leadership Lab

Reck League’s “Leadership Lab” is a cohort-based program that blends personal and professional development, hands-on community clean up engagements, and connective city events in a neutral, structured space where young adults can connect across lines that are usually divided. Participants build real-world skills like communication, goal-setting, conflict; management; while working side-by-side on community projects that create pride and shared ownership. The program culminates in connective city gatherings that bring young adults from historically conflicting neighborhoods together to form new relationships, develop shared safety strategies, and break cycles of retaliation through collaboration. Led by respected community leaders and trusted messengers, Leadership Lab aims to create leaders and more connected communities.

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C.A.L.M Initiative:

C.A.L.M. Initiative: A groundbreaking full circle program for targeted individuals struggling with criminal, behavior & academic roadblocks. Participants have access to mental health & mentoring services, on-site skills training, follow on care management and more.

The Hip Hop Book Club:

The Hip Hop Book Club harnesses the power of hip-hop instrumentals with literature to engage youth in reading and critical thinking. By analyzing text alongside rhythmic patterns, participants use recognizable music to make reading more relatable. This approach opens the door to fostering a love for reading, boosting academic success, and addressing low literacy in at-risk communities.

ASCEND PreEntry Program:

ASCEND is a 12 week multi-phase, restorative-based program designed to prepare incarcerated young adults (13-21) for successful reentry to society with pre-release support tools. Through structured learning, mentoring, and self-reflection, ASCEND empowers participants to reframe their thinking, develop positive behaviors, and build sustainable life skills. The program integrates evidence-based practices in decision-making, conflict resolution with innovative tools like group-led circles and incentives to support internal motivation. Our lived experience mentors provide an added incentive for participant success.

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