Today's students face negative pressures. As a result, they risk making life-altering decisions that leave a devastating impact on their future. For more than a decade, IRON Lives has been breaking the cycle of negativity through proven research-based programs that take students from striving to thriving. Our vision is for Central Virginia to be a positive community with a skilled workforce full of engaged citizens and thriving families. Our mission is to be a bridge between students and the community by providing positive youth development, committed mentoring, and character centered athletics.