Younity is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of strong bully-prevention services through youth, adult, and community empowerment. Younity believes that the power of bringing people together is the most effective way to recognize, respond to and reduce bullying in our communities. They fund, support and conduct workshops that teach people how to effectively respond to bullying, help them discover their own self power, become more aware of their actions and develop more compassion in the way they treat others.
Why do we do what we do?
For millions of young people, bullying, violence, and other forms of oppression are a part of a typical school day. Many students are afraid to walk down the halls for fear of being teased or humiliated. Others feel so alone or frightened they cannot even pay attention in their classes. Recent statistics are alarming and responsible adults are being called to take action.
Younity is a vehicle for bringing bully-prevention programs and workshops to Central Oregon schools, providing administrative support and funding to make the programs a reality. Younity’s vision is to bring these and other youth-centered programs to Central Oregon and beyond. Studies have found that a simple message such as ‘Bullying is not tolerated’ is not likely to be as effective as strong bully-prevention programs that target the bystander who can step in and stop the behavior.
What services do we offer?
- Younity offers bully-prevention programs for elementary, middle, and high school youth.
- Younity Inspiration Day for Elementary Schools
- Challenge Day for Middle/High Schools
- Staff Training
- Student Assembly
- Bully-Prevention Workshops
- A quarterly newsletter with recent statistics, positive community activities in our community, and ideas/activities for keeping the bully-prevention program momentum going throughout the school year.
To date, Younity has impacted over 7,000 teens and 2,100 adult volunteers in workshops and programs that we have funded and administered in Central Oregon schools since January 2009.
We would love to hear from you! If you want to set up an Inspiration Day/Challenge Day, volunteer with our organization or just have questions, you can contact us through our website at http://www.younityus.org/. Scan down and click on “Contact”.
“As a counselor for the past 30 years, never have I experienced an event or an activity that touches the hearts of so many individuals with feelings of understanding, sensitivity, compassion, and empathy. The scope of the establishing heartfelt connections and bonded relationships goes far beyond the normal school attendance and community living. All participants, the youth, as well as the adult volunteers, come to realize that they are not alone in facing the challenging experiences that life presents.” Douglas V. Bristow, Counselor/Dean of Student, Crook County Middle School, Prineville
