United Against Hate Week 2024
Promoting Kindness and Inclusion:
Building a Bully-Free San Carlos
2024 Theme - Anti-Bullying
To stand united against bullying, the Community Foundation volunteers have pulled together this series of community events and activities to educate, support and empower you to fight this prevalent form of hate expression. The purpose of this week is to bring awareness around the issues that continue to plague our community members, give our community members tools for addressing anti-bullying and to bring the community together in addressing this issue together.
Join us and other fellow community members in the activities and events below.
Community Conversation & Dinner
Sunday, September 22, 2024, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
You’re invited to a community supper to talk about “Inclusion.” For the last several years, the Foundation has presented programs during the nationwide campaign “United Against Hate.”
City of San Carlos Proclamation
Monday, September 23, 2024, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us at City Hall at 7 pm as our City Council helps create awareness around the important topic of inclusion and anti-bullying.
Teacher Appreciation at Reach & Teach
Monday, September 23, 2024, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Reach And Teach bookshop team invites local teachers to join them in the United Against Hate - Inclusion program with a visit to their shop where they will have complimentary food and beverages, displays of books and other resources on inclusion and anti-bullying, cooperative games you can try, including the Goodbye Bully Machine game, and some fun giveaways.
Upstander Training
“If you see something, do something!”
We all want our kids to stand up for what’s right. These Upstander workshops will address this issue, teaching our youth how to recognize bullies and how to respond as Upstanders.
Parenting in the Digital Era: Supporting Dialogue & Strategies for Building Healthy Tech Habits
Presented by DigitalTAT2 (live, online webinar)
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
We know that bullying behavior often starts online, so it is imperative we address this issue during our week. We have engaged MyDigitalTAT2, a local leader in providing training for parents on this topic.
Open Mic Night
Friday, September 27, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Generously hosted by our friends at Clock Tower Music!
What better way to finish out a week of learning and thinking about bullying than to spend an evening on Laurel Street, listening to the local talent share their music and good humor?
Space is limited so come early for a seat. For anyone who wants to sing, read a poem or play an instrument please contact the store at clocktowermusicsc@gmail.com.
Saturday Morning Community Forum
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
On Saturday morning, it’s time to wind up our week of exploring the topic of inclusion and bullying. We invite you to a Saturday morning forum to find out what we’ve learned this week, to share more stories from these workshops and trainings, and to talk about any next steps community participants would like to take.
Other Community Resources for UAH Week
The San Carlos Library and Reading Bug will offer StoryTimes, book recommendations, and programs related to anti-bullying throughout the week.
Storytimes at the San Carlos Library will be at 10:30 am on Sunday, Monday & Friday. They will also offer a Friendship Bracelet making opportunity on Thursday 9/26 at 3:30 pm.
The Reading Bug on Laurel Street will host a storytime on Wednesday for 4-7 year olds. "RSVP appreciated" to contact@thereadingbug.com. You may also wish to check out books on kindness, inclusion and bullying on their website,
