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  • The Sit With Us app helps students meet new friends

    At my old school [a private all-girls academy], I was severely bullied. I was ostracized by pretty much everyone. I ended up eating lunch alone for a big part of my high school career. And so, when I was very, very lucky to change schools, I saw people sitting alone, and I knew how that

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  • Best Buddies promotes inclusion for people with disabilities

    WHAT I DID: The cause that inspires me is inclusion for people with disabilities. Sadly, these students are at higher risk of being bullied or outcasted but that can all change if we make the effort to get to know them. I’ve gotten to know many of our Students, and they are honestly amazing. Over

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Empowering young people to change the world! 🌎
Anti-Bullying | Youth Mental Health | Service | Scholarships
Join The MovementπŸ‘‡

πŸ—£οΈ It’s NOT Just Joking Around! What happens when πŸ—£οΈ It’s NOT Just Joking Around!

What happens when you turn one of the hardest experiences of your life into a way to help others? β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

Join Humanity Rising for a powerful virtual conversation with Jodee Blanco, New York Times bestselling author of Please Stop Laughing at Me... and founder of It’s NOT Just Joking Around! (INJJA).

Whether you’ve experienced bullying, witnessed it happen to someone else, or want to help create a kinder school community, this conversation is for you. πŸ«‚

πŸ“… Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM CT
πŸ’» Virtual via Zoom
πŸ”— Register through the link in our bio!

Come ready to listen, reflect, and discover how difficult experiences can be turned into purpose and positive change.

#nationalbullyingpreventionmonth #endbullying #humanityrising #studentled
πŸ¦Έβ€β™€οΈ You don’t need superpowers to be a hero. πŸ’œ S πŸ¦Έβ€β™€οΈ You don’t need superpowers to be a hero. πŸ’œ

Sometimes, being a hero simply means having the courage to speak up, support others, and do what’s right.

Join Humanity Rising for an inspiring conversation with @pullerwrites, author, playwright, and educator, as we explore everyday heroism, anti-bullying, storytelling, and what it really means to be an upstander, not a bystander. 🌟

πŸ“… Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM CT
πŸ’» Virtual via Zoom
πŸ”— Register through the link in our bio!

πŸ“– What You’ll Explore:
🦸 What it means to be an everyday superhero
πŸ’œ How to move from bystander to upstander
🀝 New ways to think about bullying, victims, bystanders, and heroes
✍️ How real-life experiences can inspire creative writing
🎭 What the writing and publishing process looks like for an author and playwright

Meet J.S. Puller πŸ“š
J.S. Puller is a Chicago-based author, playwright, and educator with a background in theatre and elementary education. She is the author of Captain Superlative and The Lost Things Club, along with several published plays.

✨ You don’t need a cape to be a hero. Come discover how storytelling can inspire all of us to stand up, speak out, and make a difference! πŸ¦Έβ€β™€οΈπŸ“šπŸ’«

#HumanityRising #UpstanderNotBystander #EverydayHeroes #AntiBullying #nationalbullyingpreventionmonth
πŸ’¬ YOUR WORDS MATTER. YOUR ACTIONS MATTER. YOU CAN πŸ’¬ YOUR WORDS MATTER. YOUR ACTIONS MATTER. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. πŸ’™

What if one act of kindness, one moment of courage, or one decision to speak up could change someone’s life?

🌟 Join Humanity Rising in the HR Metaverse for a powerful virtual experience with Kirk Smalley, a father who turned unimaginable loss into a mission to end bullying and inspire young people to create change.

πŸ“… Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 6:00-7:00 PM CT
🌐 Start with us on Zoom, then enter the Humanity Rising Metaverse Unity Theater!

After losing his 11-year-old son, Ty, to suicide following years of bullying, Kirk dedicated his life to helping young people understand just how powerful their words and actions can be.

Join us to: 
πŸ’¬ Learn how to go from bystander to upstander
πŸ’› Discover why empathy, kindness & belonging matter
πŸ—£οΈ Understand the impact your words and actions can have
🀝 Learn ways to stand up for someone who may be struggling
✨ Discover how YOU can help create a kinder, safer community

πŸŽ“ PLUS: We’ll announce our first Call It Out Scholarship Award winner and share how YOU can take action and become eligible for future Humanity Rising scholarship awards!

Bullying can make someone feel like they’re alone. You have the power to remind them they’re not. πŸ’™

πŸ”— Register through the link in our bio!

🌟 Rise Up. Be the Light. Create the Ripple Effect.

#HumanityRising #RiseUp #BeTheLight #nationalbullyingpreventionmonth
🎬✨ CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL FILMMAKERS! ✨🎬 Got a s 🎬✨ CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL FILMMAKERS! ✨🎬

Got a story that could spark a conversation, inspire change, or help someone feel less alone? We want to see it. πŸŒŽπŸ’™

The Humanity Rising Film Festival is looking for student films that shine a light on the issues YOU care about, from bullying prevention and mental health to belonging, kindness, the environment, homelessness, and more. 🎞️

Documentary, narrative, animation, or your own creative style... tell your story your way. πŸ’­

Scholarship Opportunities: 
πŸ† $2,500 Grand Prize Scholarship
🌟 $1,500 RISE UP Scholarship
⭐ $1,000 Audience Choice Scholarship

πŸŽ₯ Open to high school student filmmakers

πŸ’» FREE to submit!

⏰ Submission Deadline: February 15, 2027

πŸ“… In-Person Festival Date: April 12, 2027

πŸ“ Wayfarer Theater | Highland Park, IL

One story can spark a conversation. One conversation can change a life. πŸ’™

🎬 Submit your film through the link in our bio! πŸ”—

#HumanityRising #HumanityRisingFilmFestival #StudentFilmmakers #highschoolfilmmakers
Sometimes, one story is all it takes to help someo Sometimes, one story is all it takes to help someone feel seen, understood, or a little less alone.

Join Humanity Rising and @voiceswithimpactfest for a powerful virtual student film showcase centered on mental health awareness and suicide prevention and the role storytelling can play in creating connection, understanding, and change. 🎞️

πŸ“… Sunday, September 27, 2026
⏰ 6 PM CT
πŸ’» Virtual Event

During the event, you’ll:
🎬 Watch three powerful student short films exploring mental health and suicide prevention through storytelling

🎀 Meet the filmmakers and ask your own questions during a live Q&A and discussion moderated by Voices With Impact Director, Chris Hyde

🧠 Explore how sharing stories can challenge stigma, build empathy, and remind people they aren’t alone

🌎 Discover ways you can turn awareness into action and make a difference in your school and community through advocacy and service

Mental health affects all of us in different ways. By listening, learning, and starting conversations that matter, we can help create communities where more people feel supported, heard, and understood. πŸ’™

πŸ”— Link in bio to register!
🎨 RISE UP, LEAD WITH KINDNESS, & EARN A $1,000 SCH 🎨 RISE UP, LEAD WITH KINDNESS, & EARN A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP! πŸŽ“

Calling all high school students! πŸ“£

Ready to make a difference in the lives of younger students? Take part in Humanity Rising’s RISE UP Student Leadership Scholarship for the chance to earn a $1,000 scholarship! 🌟

The RISE UP! Coloring Book was created by high school students from across the country for younger students to inspire kindness, compassion, courage, inclusion, and what it means to be an upstander, not a bystander. 🫢

🌟 YOUR CHALLENGE
πŸ“– Share the RISE UP! Coloring Book with younger students.
πŸ’¬ Start a conversation about kindness, inclusion, and standing up for others.
🎨 Bring the experience to life in a way that works for you! You can:
🏫 Visit your former elementary school
πŸ“š Host a coloring and kindness activity at your local library
πŸ’™ Lead an activity with Scouts, youth groups, faith-based groups, or another community organization
πŸ‘₯ Share the book while babysitting, tutoring, or mentoring
🏑 Complete the activity with younger siblings, cousins, or neighborhood children
🌟 Create your own RISE UP! service project

After completing the challenge, submit either a written reflection OR a short video reflection sharing your experience through Scholar’s App. πŸŽ₯✍️

πŸ† THE SCHOLARSHIP
Ready to apply? Submit your completed application through Scholar’s App for your chance to earn the scholarship! πŸŽ“βœ¨

πŸ”— Link in bio for full details and to apply!

✨ Every act of kindness creates a ripple.

Are you ready to RISE UP and inspire the next generation of upstanders? 🌎
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