RALLY FOR BULLY-FREE COMMUNITIES
In 2009, a group of Middlesex County business owners wanted to have a positive impact on our communities by providing real and actionable support to school age children. Working with the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, they created the Council of Business Partners Fund, choosing to focus on anti-bullying initiatives that could be implemented in schools and after-school programs. Best Cleaners is proud to be a Council of Business Partners member and happy to spread the word about its Campaign for Bully-Free Communities. In partnership with the Connecticut Association of Schools, Rushford, Empower Leadership Sports, First Tee of Connecticut, iCRV Radio, Donny Marshall and Elizabeth Shulman, LFMT, we are asking everyone to stand together against bullying and all mean-spirited behavior and are providing school-based tools for creating safe and positive learning environments. To date, more than 500 pledges have been signed and close to 7500 students, educators, school bus drivers and parents have participated in prevention training and programs.
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, all are invited to attend the second annual Rally for Bully-Free Communities taking place on Wednesday, October 21 (Unity Day) from 9 am – 11 am at Empower Leadership Sports Center in Middletown. Over 300 Middlesex County students and educators will be there to take part in team building activities and presentations. For more information or to sign the pledge, go to www.bullyfree.middlesexcountycf.org or call the Community Foundation of Middlesex County at 860-347-0025.
