SQUADS IN THE NEWS
LGBTQ+ Community Night
Kindness Campaign
Work with city beauty pageants
Hope Squad presentation in Elementary Schools - visit elementary schools
Volunteer at community events
Community Health Fair Booth
Trunk or Treat at Halloween in the Community
Team up with city for community walks and other service projects
Always wear squad shirts during community events/activities
Special event in/at the library
Invite guest speakers to present on Suicide Prevention to community in public places
Used book sale
Gift Wrapping fundraiser
Recyclable bottle and can drive
Food/Clothing drives sponsored by squad
Pamphlets door-to-door in neighborhoods
Get on the Mayor’s agenda and introduce the Hope Squad and purpose to him – get buy in
Connect with Army Community Services
Hope Squad Murals
Hope Night in the Community – have food trucks and feeder schools with booths, lots of swag and informational literature to give out – raffles/drawings
Hope Walk – try to get more community involvement and advertisement with the city
Parades for community awareness and booth info
Presentation Videos that make a more exciting presentation – get student involvement with skits or music
Coordinate with organizations like the Logan Pride Foundation who support minorities with above average suicide rates
Inform people about Hope Squad at community events i.e. Farmer’s Market and Summerfest – have a booth set up
Support community organization which help prevent abuse and suicide like CAPSA, BRMH and the Family Place
Be at/participate in community events and join marathons
Hope Squad Rally – Similar to Hope Walk
Create a slide about Hope Squad to put in the local marquee
Publicize Hope Squad information/activities/events to the community
Build a float for local parade
Have representation on the community council
Food bags for the weekend
Host a "Hope Night"