Start with Hello Week

September 18th-22nd

Each year, thousands of schools and youth organizations nationwide participate in Start With Hello Week, a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth.

I pledge to:

Have empathy for those around me. 

Reach out to peers who may be alone, left out, or isolated. 

Be an Upstander who uses my voice when something seems wrong, whether it be for my community, a peer, or myself.

 Always start with a friendly “hello.”