What does SFTS mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Stand for the Silent is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and taking a proactive role in improving the prevention, response, and education of bullying. We work to create safer school environments with the belief that all people should feel valued and respected regardless of their differences or backgrounds.

The mission of Stand for the Silent is to strive for communities free from bullying, harassment, intimidation, violence, and suicide. We seek to bring hope by providing access to powerful resources that can help victims become survivors and thrivers so that they can reach their full potential.

Stand for the Silent works towards its mission by providing access to powerful resources such as suicide prevention training programs, anti-bullying campaigns, professional development opportunities, educational materials and curricula, and support networks for victims of bullying. We also organize awareness events such as rallies and fundraisers.

You can get involved with Stand for the Silent by donating your time or money via our website www.standforthesilent.org/get-involved/. You can also reach out to us directly to join an existing committee or assist with volunteer activities like organizing local event space or helping manage social media accounts.

No, we do not provide counseling services ourselves but we do partner with third party organizations who specialize in this field to ensure that victims receive proper support when needed. In addition, we disseminate information about mental health resources so that those in need have more information about available assistance options they can pursue if additional help is necessary.

The majority of our funding comes from donations from individuals across the country who share our vision for a kinder world without bullying or harassment. We also rely on grants from foundations, corporations, family foundations and other organizations who wish to support our cause as well as revenue generated from fundraising events such as raffles or auctions held throughout the year..

Yes! We accept anonymous donations made via check or money order sent directly to our office address listed on our website www.standforthesilent.org/get-involved/. All donor identities are protected according to applicable legal requirements.

Donations made directly via our website are 100% tax deductible under IRS regulations if you choose “Yes” on Step 4 during checkout when prompted whether you would like a receipt emailed or mailed instead of signing up automatically recurring donations through "Give One Time Donation". When donating through PayPal's “Fundraiser” service which is found at www.standforthesilent/fundraiser receipts are only available upon request.

Yes! Currently there are 33 official chapters located around U.S offering support network meetings such as guest speakers discussing topics related to school climate; network building through shared personal stories; professional development workshops; advocacy trainings; student mentorship programs; food drives; art therapy groups; movie nights discussing real life examples of youth facing challenges presented in films; seminars about technology safety practices etc.