And They're Off AGAIN!!

We had such an outpouring of generosity from our supporters during the Nite at the Races Event in February, that the Silent Auction tables couldn't hold all of the items! Even after the Races more donations arrived! What an awesome dilemma to have=) What to do? What to do?

Have an ON-LINE AUCTION of course! Just in time for you to find that perfect something wonderful for a special someone in your life - Including yourself!! MOTHERS' DAY...FATHERS' DAY...GRADUATION...or JUST BECAUSE I LIKE YOU!

Who we are...

Buddies Not Bullies mission is "Promoting community awareness through education about bullying to build & strengthen healthy relationships." Our unique programs meet the challenges facing kids & the people who care about them to navigate increasingly complex social situations; helping them to build and practice the skills necessary to cultivate and sustain healthy relationships. We nurture children and their families with interventions and life skills that build healthy and respectful relationships and create a community of acceptance and inclusion.

What are we raising money for?

Buddies Not Bullies looks to raise $8,000 with our 'Giddy Up & Give to Buddies Not Bullies' campaign. Our priorities for funds raised include maintaining existing Buddies Not Bullies programs such as Play It Safe Cyber-Safety, & putting a new twist on our evidence based curriculums - creating a digital platform with videos, resources, & training modules for educators to bring our curriculum into their classroom. Let's face it - schools are Ground Zero. The front line for so many relationship experiences - good, bad, or ugly. Teachers are First Responders. Our kids need them to have resources and skills to successfully navigate increasingly complex social and emotional terrains.

Successful programs involve education & skill building for kids, parents, educators, & the community In addition to recognizing & countering bullying behaviors, our interactive lessons create opportunities for learning and practicing healthy relationship skills that will last a life-time! . Our outcome informed programs make it easy for all of these groups to get involved & create change in their own little corner of the world!

How can you be a part of this event?

First of all - tell everyone that you know about our on-line auction (play nice and let your friends get in on the fun too). Next,

Register to bid on a variety of exceptional items and packages.
Sign up for email and text alerts to stay up to date in real time on the status of your bid(s), or be alerted when you've been outbid.
Browse the pages of the super cool items available to bid on.
Place your bid(s) - you can even enter a maximum $ amount you're willing to shell out for an item, and Give Butter will do the rest by keeping you in the bidding process automatically.
Check back frequently to see if new items have been added or find something else you can't live without.
Give us a shout-out as a supporter on our landing page (bc kind words make everyone happy).
‘Pay the lady’ at the end of the auction for your new treasures and gifts.
Pick up your goodies at our office.
Know that you've made a difference in the life of a child and helped them to be the very best version of themselves!

What We Do

Social competencies take time to develop and must be taught repetitively just like Math and English. Modeled after effective violence/bullying prevention and character education programs, our programs have been developed by a local licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience working with children and their families. Buddies Not Bullies course curriculums incorporate many of the components identified by best practices models. Ideally, all of the components would be integrated into the community at large. Yet, we have the ability to individualize our programs to meet the needs of very diverse populations.

Prevention
Our prevention series was developed in response to the growing number of children in our community who were being seen in mental health facilities struggling with peer abuse and mistreatment, i.e. bullying. Our School Based Counseling program provides mental health care to students, and families in a supportive environment.

The "All In" series components include:
- Bullying Prevention Classroom Programs
  "All In", our flagship program, is delivered over twenty sessions. This program integrates awareness, skill building, and intervention directly into the school culture. Because the program is delivered over the course of the entire school year, retention is increased.
- "All In Extensions", These 2 hour courses are provided to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade classes. Primary grade levels receive basic information & beginning practice with skill sets regarding conflict resolution, improved communication skills, & social-emotional skill development. The 5th grade extension refreshes the student's skill building established during the 4th grade "All In" class.
- Cyberbullying & Internet Safety Classroom Program
  "Play It Safe" is designed specifically to strengthen the middle school child's sense of "netiquette" & on-line safety. Students identify bullying & harassment as it relates to electronic communications such as text messaging, email, & social networking. Students learn how to safely share information with their peers while reducing the risk factors associated with on-line predators.
- "YOU-Niquely Social"
  In order to help children in our community understand that we can be different, have different ideas, come from different kinds of families, & still get along, Buddies Not Bullies offers the "YOU-Niquely Social" Leadership Program & Day Camp. These interactive programs provide area teens with opportunities to develop their leadership skills, & helps K - 5th graders learn about leadership, making friends, including others, personal differences, & other helpful social strategies such as taking turns, personal space, & cooperation.
- Meaningful Parental Involvement
  Buddies Not Bullies encourages parental involvement in a variety of ways. Parents with children enrolled in prevention classes are provided with information regarding the nature of the coursework, including prevalence, negative impact of bullying, & strategies they can use to support bullying prevention efforts. Parents complete assignments with their children - fostering communication & skill building. All parents have access to information regarding the importance of regular meaningful communication, & general strategies they can use to address bullying situations. Parent seminars are offered for FREE to any interested parent. They can be found on-line at our website. Each seminar can be viewed in 5-10 minute segments - perfect for even the most 'time challenged' parent!
- Professional Development
  As key collaborators in building a positive & safe school climate, educators receive instruction & support as they reinforce the prevention concepts & response strategies their students are learning. Seminars include:
  - "Basic Training"
  - "The Role of Educators as First Responders"
  - "Cyber Bullying: Understanding the Wired Child"
  - "The Tender Years"
  - Ordinary Magic: Fostering Resilience in Children

School Based Mental Health
Without the availability of School Based Mental Health (SBMH) Programs, many children who are in need of mental health services would go without treatment. The overall goal of Buddies Not Bullies School SBMH Program is to provide school based mental health to improve psychosocial functioning of students, enhance our prevention programming, and positively impact the entire school climate.

One of the really unique benefits of Buddies Not Bullies SBMH program is our capacity to work directly and collaboratively with the parents and educators of our young clients. Such a model follows best practices for treating children, and helps children to make progress in a supportive and more consistent environment.

Founded in 2005, Buddies Not Bullies is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Washington, MO.

Check us out at www.buddiesnotbullies.org