“SpeakUp! gave me a sense that family is important and showed me that I need to strengthen the ties between my parents and me. I think SpeakUp! is a great idea!

- A Student

“SpeakUp! made me realize the danger of making bad decisions. I learned that our choices lead to the consequences.”

- A Youth

“SpeakUp! will always be an echo in my life. I realize that we all have to make choices in life and the choices we make today will affect our future for the rest of our lives.”

- A Student

“As a teenager who was struggling with his sexuality, his body image and his place in the world, it was SpeakUp! that gave me hope. It was SpeakUp! that gave me a place where I felt that my voice was heard…Thank you for the lasting impression that you make on me so many years ago. Thank you for giving me hope; a hope that will be with me as I begin my teaching career.”

–A SpeakUp! graduate

“Being a volunteer with SpeakUp! for the past 5 years has given me a priceless education on the things that are very important to me in my own personal life. I am very happy to be a part of such a caring organization. I look forward to seeing and working with all the people for another positive event.”

- A parent

“SpeakUp! creates a safe atmosphere that empowers students to speak their minds on the tough subjects at hand. I was blown away by the honesty, courage, and leadership of the students involved.

Students, parents & teachers are suddenly on a level playing field where listening, sharing points of view and problem solving are the victors over blaming, denying, and lecturing. Truth be told, no one knows what it is like to be a high school student today except, well, today’s high school students. SpeakUp! breaks down walls and assumptions and opens the door for needed communication amongst teens and adults.”

- An educator