Our vision is to see every teen leave high school in a cap and gown with the attitude that failure is not an option.
MISSION
To eliminate teenage idleness in Bed-Stuy and similar NYC neighborhoods through education, recreation and partnerships.
How we define terms:
Teen Idleness:
When teens are in a changeless situation of inactivity and lack the motivation to participate in positive out of school or academic activities.
partnerships: PR-G partnerships include the relationships between community members (teen to adult, teen to teen, adults to adults, etc) in order to create a more caring community. In addition, on the macro level, organizational partnerships form the coalition that helps to create the resource component in support of NYC youth.
HISTORY
In 2000, a childhood friend of Barnabas Shakurwas accused and found guilty of a crime. Only 19 at the time of his arrest and belonged to a notorious street gang called the Bloods, he was give a life sentence. Upon his friend's conviction, Barnabas was devastated and decided to create change. In 2001, he founded PR-G to help teens from his hood.To read the story of PR-G click here
