Our Mission

Raincross Boxing Academy is a free, community-based program for at-risk youth and young adults ages 7 to 25 in Riverside. Our motto is “School Before Sports.” Through our Raincross RISE model, we combine boxing training, academic tutoring, mentorship, and workshops on career readiness, financial literacy, and health.

RISE is grounded in proven research on how young people grow. When youth believe in their own ability to succeed and are surrounded by support at home, at school, and in their community, they make better choices. Every session builds confidence, discipline, life skills, and lasting relationships with caring adults and peers.

Our work is powered by the community. Professional coaches lead training. College students from local universities and community colleges serve as tutors and mentors, giving youth relatable role models while gaining real-world experience themselves. Families, schools, and public agencies partner with us to support every young person.

The results show up in and out of the ring. Our youth stay engaged in school, make healthy choices, and resolve conflict without violence. Our goals are to keep young people out of the justice system and to prepare every participant for college, trade school, or a career, so they can come back and lead the next generation in Riverside.

Our Vision

A Riverside where every at-risk youth has a safe place to belong, caring mentors who believe in them, and a clear path to a healthy, successful future, and where those same youth grow up to lead the next generation.