Unify Against Bullying

Third Annual Fashion Show

May 15, 2017

The Friendeshans are SOOOOOO EXCITED about this awesome sharing of Pozzi-Power by UnifyAgainstBullying.org!

CONTACT: Sarah Carlyle, Executive Director, Unify Against Bullying
[email protected] – 413-318-4818
Edward Zemba, President, Unify Against Bullying
[email protected] – 413-525-4265

UNIFY AGAINST BULLYING TO HOLD
THIRD ANNUAL SOLD-OUT FASHION SHOW

HOLYOKE, Mass. – Unify Against Bullying will hold its third annual sold-out fashion show fundraiser, featuring performances by Icelandic pop star Greta Salome and Holyoke High student Kenny Roche.
*Press Passes will be available at the registration table inside the Log Cabin.
Show your credentials to receive a complimentary All-Access Pass.

WHO: Student models from more than 30 schools across Massachusetts and Connecticut, including two musical performers, Icelandic pop star Greta Salome, Holyoke High student and rap artist, Kenny Roche. The Kids of Unify Against Bullying will challenge Ellen DeGeneres to participate in the social media phenomenon called the “Unify Selfie Challenge” live from stage at 6:45 p.m.
WHAT: The Unify Fashion Show is dedicated to celebrating kids of all shapes, sizes, styles, ethnicity, sexual orientation and physical ability. The event sold out 7 weeks early with over 650 guests. It will be broadcast live on Facebook & UnifyAgainstBullying.org starting at 6:45 p.m.
WHERE: Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, Mass.
WHEN: May 16, 2017

5:30 p.m. – Social hour in Southampton Room. Food stations and silent auction open
6:45 p.m. – Welcome in Grand Edna Williams Ballroom, Edward Zemba, President, Unify Against Bullying
7 p.m. – Fashion Show and Performances in Grand Edna William Ballroom. Presented by Board Members Susanna Zemba, of Robert Charles Photography and Michael Sakey of Center Square Grill.
8:15 p.m. – Closing Remarks
8:30 p.m. – After Party in Southampton Room
9:30 p.m. – Silent Auction closes

WHY: Participating Performers, Students, Board members and Grant recipients will be present for interviews. In 2017, Unify Against Bullying has issued $10,000 in grants to students, parents and organizations dedicated to bringing an end to bullying through the celebration of true diversity.

Meet Unify Against Bullying, New Friends of the Friendeshans

February 23, 2017

Watch Video to See How It All Began

During the Friendeshans last visit to earth, they discovered Unify Against Bullying! Their mission is “To bring an end to bullying through the celebration of true diversity.” The Friendeshans took to this group immediately. As part of spreading Pozzi-Power – the Friendeshans are sharing the Unify Against Bullying Pozzi-Message!

What is Unify Against Bullying?

A few years ago Edward and Robert Zemba discovered a need for an anti-bully group in Western Massachusetts. They were surprised to learn that one did not exist. They discovered there were multiple small efforts, but no one particular charity dedicated to helping the kids of Western Massachusetts deal with bullying.

The this was hard to understand, considering the fact that Western Massachusetts had lost some of its children to suicide over the pain caused by bullying. It was at this point that they turned to fellow parents, local business leaders and students to explore the possibility of forming a new charity. A few months later, Unify Against Bullying was born.

Unify Against Bullying wants to lead a new era where they celebrate our differences and come together as one community. That is why in the Unify movement they say;

When we stand together, we stand as one.

When the Friendeshans return to Earth in the upcoming months, stay tuned for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Meanwhile, start following #UnifyAgainstBullying and #UnifySelfieChallenge

Friendeshans Want to UNIFY Against Bullying

December 21, 2016

Bullying is Hurtful

Beyond the emotional distress of being bullied, many are subject to physical pain. In many instances, bullying can escalate to physical pain being inflicted on the victim. The young boy on the school bus who was pummelled by bullies as others cheered on and subsequently endured a broken jaw – to the girl who was forced to eat sand after her head was pushed to the ground.

Bullying Comes in Many Shapes and Sizes

VERBAL BULLYING – saying or writing mean things.
- Teasing
- Name-calling
- Inappropriate sexual comments
- Taunting
- Threatening to cause harm
SOCIAL BULLYING – involves damaging someone’s reputation or relationships.
- Leaving someone out on purpose
- Telling other children not to be friends with someone
- Spreading rumors about someone
- Embarrassing someone in public
PHYSICAL BULLYING – hurting a person’s body or possessions.
- Hitting/kicking/pinching
- Spitting
- Tripping/pushing
- Taking or breaking someone’s things
CYBER BULLYING – use of electronic technology to bully.
- Mean text messages.
- Rumors sent by email.
- Rumors posted on social networking sites.
- Posting embarrassing pictures or videos.
- Setting up fake accounts in victim name.

Verbal, physical, and cyberbullying all have long term effects on the personality and esteem of the individual being bullied. The person being bullied may struggle with depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping and eating, loneliness, and decreased achievement in school. Oftentimes, the effects of bullying will continue into a victim’s adult life, leading to increased drug abuse and decreased social stability. Many who have been bullied tend to keep the abuse a secret, because of shame and embarrassment or fear of further pain they may suffer as a result of speaking out; thus, the bullying persists.

Bullying knows no limits.

Bullying is often dangerous for the well being of the bully and the bullied. The effects of bullying can also be dangerous for bystanders, those who stand by and watch without interjection. Bystanders face peer pressure and are afraid of showing vulnerability; therefore, they refrain from doing the right thing and stepping in.

Bullying can be stopped.

For starters – where bystanders are concerned, both those being taunted and those who are taunting, it is important to set the standard from early on that bullying cannot be tolerated. Schools and communities can help protect children against bullying behavior by emphasizing their respect for diversity.

The Friendeshans Would Like to UNIFY Against Bullying

Aside from bringing awareness and offering useful information to identify and prevent bullying, the Friendeshans often search the galaxy for organizations that support anti-bullying efforts. This weeks journey lead our loveable race to UNIFY – a non-profit organization who “pledge to bring an end to bullying through the celebration of diversity”.

According to their mission statement:

There are countless children waging quiet battles against bullying. Many believe that they are alone. Unify Against Bullying wants these children to know they are far from alone. They are supported by a loving, caring community of fellow students, teachers, parents, brothers, sisters, business leaders and others.

Check out this video that introduces UNIFY, then be sure to check them out at: UnifyAgainstBullying.org