Larry Grant
Larry Grant is an NFL linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers. He grew up in the Hunter's Point area, has lived around the country from LA to Atlanta and now has ended back in his hometown, where he hopes to make an impact in the lives of underprivileged youth, as he went through the foster care system at one point in his childhood.
Grant attended City College of SF before finishing his career at Ohio State. In 2005, Larry was named JUCO National Player of the Year. He played in four straight national championship games (two at City College and two at Ohio State). For his entire collegiate career, Grant started 38 of 49 games he played in, registering 244 tackles (162 solos) with 15.5 sacks and 30.5 stops for losses and caused eight fumbles, recovered three others and had nine pass break-ups. Following the season, Grant was named the No. 1 junior college prospect from the state of California by JCGridiron.com
He was drafted by the 49ers in 2008. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams at the end of the 2008 season from the 49ers practice squad.
Grant re-signed with the San Francisco 49ers on July 30, 2011.
Grant attended City College of SF before finishing his career at Ohio State. In 2005, Larry was named JUCO National Player of the Year. He played in four straight national championship games (two at City College and two at Ohio State). For his entire collegiate career, Grant started 38 of 49 games he played in, registering 244 tackles (162 solos) with 15.5 sacks and 30.5 stops for losses and caused eight fumbles, recovered three others and had nine pass break-ups. Following the season, Grant was named the No. 1 junior college prospect from the state of California by JCGridiron.com
He was drafted by the 49ers in 2008. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams at the end of the 2008 season from the 49ers practice squad.
Grant re-signed with the San Francisco 49ers on July 30, 2011.
LaSean Woods
ABH’s founder, LaSean Woods, is the 2nd oldest child in a family of ten children. Often given the duty of caring for his younger siblings, Woods learned responsibility at an early age. Raised by his single mother and later his grandmother, Woods always had a heart for those younger and less fortunate than himself. He began organizing youth church and community events during his middle school years to provide activities for at risk youth. These programs included sports camps and academic programs. He received his Associates Degree in 1993 and received a football scholarship to Portland State.
A career ending injury to his right knee closed his career at Portland State. Refusing to believe that his career was over, he rehabilitated himself and once again received a football scholarship to Morris Brown College where he received his Bachelors of Social Work Degree. Heavily recruited while at Morris Brown, he began to play Arena Football. During a try-outs for NFL he once again injured the same right knee. This time, it was truly the end of his professional career.
However, his commitment to youth never waned. He has continued to create innovative programs such as the summer lunch program, traveling dental program and individual mentoring programs designed to address their needs and fill the gap in services that currently exists for them.
A career ending injury to his right knee closed his career at Portland State. Refusing to believe that his career was over, he rehabilitated himself and once again received a football scholarship to Morris Brown College where he received his Bachelors of Social Work Degree. Heavily recruited while at Morris Brown, he began to play Arena Football. During a try-outs for NFL he once again injured the same right knee. This time, it was truly the end of his professional career.
However, his commitment to youth never waned. He has continued to create innovative programs such as the summer lunch program, traveling dental program and individual mentoring programs designed to address their needs and fill the gap in services that currently exists for them.
Leila Steinberg
Leila Steinberg is an artist and community organizer who began working with
youth twenty years ago in the San Francisco Bay area. As the daughter of a
criminal defense attorney, she grew up surrounded by the workings of the justice
system and took a front row seat at the personal tragedies and socio-economic
pressures that turn so many at-risk youths into hardened felons.Steinberg is committed to helping people who fall through the cracks of society.
In 1995 she began a series of specialized programs for youth within the juvenile justice system and those residing in residential treatment facilities.Ms. Steinberg's background in the arts is as a performer and a businesswoman.
She started working with Tupac in 1989 and was his first manager. He went on to become one of the most famous rap artists in the world and has remained so even after his death in 1996. Tupac Shakur is now an icon. His legacy as the most
beloved and influential rapper of all time lives on in the HeArts and minds of
millions of young people see her web site: www.alternativeinterventionmodels.org
youth twenty years ago in the San Francisco Bay area. As the daughter of a
criminal defense attorney, she grew up surrounded by the workings of the justice
system and took a front row seat at the personal tragedies and socio-economic
pressures that turn so many at-risk youths into hardened felons.Steinberg is committed to helping people who fall through the cracks of society.
In 1995 she began a series of specialized programs for youth within the juvenile justice system and those residing in residential treatment facilities.Ms. Steinberg's background in the arts is as a performer and a businesswoman.
She started working with Tupac in 1989 and was his first manager. He went on to become one of the most famous rap artists in the world and has remained so even after his death in 1996. Tupac Shakur is now an icon. His legacy as the most
beloved and influential rapper of all time lives on in the HeArts and minds of
millions of young people see her web site: www.alternativeinterventionmodels.org
Erica Stevenson
Erica Stevenson is currently a Team Lead for a valley mental and behavioral health agency for youth. Erica has worked as a Case manager for Mental and behavioral health use, and also as a Foster care licensing specialist, both have which afforded her an in depth understanding of the needs of children in the community, and the resources available to assist them and their families in order to achieve desired outcomes. Prior to working in the mental and behavioral health arena, Erica worked with Child Protective Services as part of the Family Preservation program. Erica has worked in the child welfare field for over 7 years. Erica holds a B.S. from the University of Arizona in Family Studies and Human Development with a minor in Public Policy.
Chuck Barlow, JR
Chuck Barlow, Jr. has been working with youth and community development for 20 years
throughout the US, Europe & Africa. His 20 years of experience has been heavily involved with Youth Counseling and Leadership Development training. Graduating from Nova Eastern University with a Masters of Science in Brain Research as it relates to teaching and learning. He has incorporated the BRAINSMART™ principles and strategies to implement cross-curricular activities to increase student success. Mr. Barlow, Jr. has 12 years of Media, Technology, Communication, Creative Consulting and Production experience; 11 years of Coaching, Physical Fitness, Cross-fit and sports training & 7 years of classroom experience (K-12), Junior Rank Sports Inc., Assistant Head Coach/ Field Operations Manager/ Executive Sports & Media Specialist, Georgia Jets Minor League Football CEO/ Executive Director SOSSI (Saving Our Sons & Sisters International). Chuck’s goal in life is to be a valuable resource to any team by using the highest levels of technology, communication, and business strategies in order to improve the quality of life of individuals, focusing on development and promoting collaborative community inter-dependence
