Safe Fleet has announced the winners of the United to End Bullying Grant Program. The grants are offered annually to school and transportation teams and non-profits working with students throughout North America. Grant funds will support new and existing programs on bullying prevention and awareness, kindness initiatives, and teaching social emotional learning (SEL) skills.
United Against Bullying (UAB) is the social campaign of Safe Fleet, the leading provider of safety solutions for fleet vehicles. Safe Fleet’s family of brands is united in their commitment to end bullying and keep children safe.
This year 158 applications were received, with 68 winners selected. The need for grant funds was evident in the applications with an increase in exclusion and cyberbullying frequently noted, as well as bullying, aggression, and a lack of conflict resolution or social skills. Many applicants also cited children in poverty, unstable homes or homelessness, and living with trauma and fear.
“Every child deserves an environment where they can learn and thrive,” said Bob Parks, Safe Fleet’s VP of human resources and UAB executive sponsor. “Because a great deal of need was expressed in the applications, we have awarded a large number of recipients to reach as many students as possible.”
