United Playaz is...a violence prevention and youth leadership organization that works with San Francisco's hardest to reach youth through street outreach, case management, in-school services, recreational activities, and support to incarcerated youth. 

United Playaz has committed more than 15 years to improving the lives of young people surviving in vulnerable environments and show high incidence of truancy and low academic performance, or have been involved in the juvenile justice system through direct service and community collaboration.  United Playaz believes that

"it takes the hood to save the hood"

Values:

•  Youth have the right to lead, to be heard, and have opportunities for action.
•  Youth have the right to be healthy, safe and not criminalized.
•  Youth are the present AND the future.
•  United Playaz supports youth!