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 * Did you know that the graduation rate in East Harlem is 54%, or that 1 in 4 African American males and 1 in 6 Hispanic males spend time in prison, or that [|95% of youth held in detention] centers are African-American or Hispanic. Harlem RBI is a Baseball/Softball program located on [|100st and 1st avenue]. Their [|mission] is to provide Inner city youth with the power to play learn and grow and use the power of of teams to coach, teach and inspire youth. [|98%] of Harlem RBI participants graduate for high school and 93% of Harlem RBI participants go to college. How does playing Baseball/Softball in Harlem RBI act as a deterrent in keeping inner city youth off the streets and on a road to success? Playing Baseball/Softball in Harlem RBI acts as a deterrent in keeping inner city youth off the streets on a road to success by helping encouraging and expecting students to do well in school and go to college, giving kids many opportunities and surrounding them by influences who inspire them to do well, and by having a year round program for students who would otherwise be in the streets. **


 * In Harlem RBI you are expected to do well. Harlem RBI participants from grades 9-12 are expected to complete two hours of [|study hall] a week. If you are failing any classes you are also expected to complete tutoring hours as an addition to the study hall. Harlem RBI is also very active in [|helping youth with college]. RBI teaches and assist students in researching applying and getting into college. As I stated earlier Harlem RBI has a 98% High school graduation rate and an 93% [|college acceptance] rate. This means that Harlem RBI participants are more likely to go to graduate high school and go to college the regular kids in east Harlem, thus giving them the necessaries tools to success in today's society. **


 * Participants for grades 9-12 have the opportunity to leave the country and go to [|france]. This is a opportunity that most young people do not have. In Harlem RBI you also have the opportunity to play the sport you love in many different states with the Harlem RBI Travel Teams. In Harlem RBI participants are surrounded by many influences. Harlem RBI [|Legends](past graduates) often come back to talk to and even in some cases work with the youth.Harlem RBI staff are also great influences. Harlem RBI Coaches [|Volunteer] workers. Coaches are a big influence on our lives.Our coaches not only support us in baseball/softball but also help us build confidence and determination. **


 * Harlem RBI is a [|year round Program]. During the summer Harlem RBI participants either take part in the [|REAL kids] summer program or work summer jobs.the Real Kids Summer program. Without a summer program kids would most likely be outside on the streets.REAL kids teaches youth the fundamentals of baseball/softball but also helps youth develop social emotional, literacy and academic skills. Summer jobs through Harlem RBI give youth the opportunity to develop work skills and experience for the future. Weekday and Weekend [|practices]and games also keep help Harlem RBI participants occupied. **


 * Harlem RBI creates a safe and healthy environment that all youth should have. Harlem RBI keeps inner-city youth on a road to success,It helps encourages and expects youth to do well in school and go to college,gives kids many opportunities and surrounds the by influences,and lastly it has a year round program. **