About Be Strong
Be Strong is a national charity dedicated to ensuring individuals—especially young people, can access help quickly, clearly, and without stigma, at no cost to them or their families. We do this by combining what we have always done best—leading with compassion, connection, and care—with tools, partnerships, and educational experiences that allow us to respond faster and more effectively as needs grow.
Through peer-to-peer leadership, trusted care partnerships, community events, and our evidence-based Resilience Program curriculum, Be Strong simplifies the path to support and helps people move from moments of need to sustained care. This approach strengthens coping skills, builds belonging, aligns solutions with real community needs, and helps prevent struggles from becoming silence, isolation from becoming crisis, and despair from turning into tragedy.
Struggle is a part of life; resilience is built when young people are equipped to navigate it with strength, support and clear paths to help.
How We Engage
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Press Kit Downloads
- NYC DOE Support Letter – Be Strong
- NYC Mayor’s Office Support Letter – Be Strong LIVE Tour
- California Department of Education Support Letter – Be Strong
- Los Angeles County Office of Education Support Letter – Be Strong
- Gov. Rick Scott Support Letter – Stand Strong USA
- Congresswoman Ileana Ross-Leighton Support Letter – Stand Strong USA
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools Endorsement Letter – Stand Strong USA
Recent News
Our Current News & Press Releases
January 2020 Students of the Month: Brett + Brooke
From Chesapeake, meet Virginia Reps – Brooke & Brett, Be Strong’s January 2020 Students of the Month!
December 2019 Student of the Month: South Carolina State Rep Dane
From Pendleton, meet South Carolina Rep Dane, Be Strong’s December 2019 Student of the Month! "I want to make sure that my peers, along with myself, are practicing what we preach: being held accountable and making a difference in the lives of others." - Dane ...
DSW Gives Back
This season, DSW is focusing on giving back to those who give year-round: educators and those serving in the military.
Be Strong Takeover Presented by JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Press Release
Be Strong today announced a school-takeover and assembly on November 7, 2019, at Deerfield Beach High School.
November 2019 Students of the Month
From Hong Kong, meet Be Strong Student Reps Karina, Jess, Vereta, Nick, Nell, Andre, Matteo M. & Matteo A., Be Strong’s November 2019 Students of the Month!
October 2019 Student of the Month: Wisconsin State Rep Alex
October 2019 Student of the Month: Wisconsin State Rep Alex
September 2019 Student of the Month: California State Rep Alena
From Fresno, meet California Rep Alena, Be Strong’s September 2019 Student of the Month!
Be Strong Announces Partnership with Lion Brand Yarn’s ‘Hat Not Hate’
Be Strong has partnered with Lion Brand Yarn and Hat Not Hate, raising awareness about bullying and reminding people that we’re all perfectly different.
Be Strong Hero Partner, DSW, Launches $150,000 Fundraiser
A company celebrating individuality and a student-led movement, working to create an inclusive future for all – what a pair! Back-to-school is kicking off with the largest fundraiser in Be Strong history! Last weekend, Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW), Be Strong’s HERO...
New and Improved Be Strong App
Be Strong is proud to announce the release of the newly updated Be Strong app!
July 2019 Student of the Month: Nevada State Rep Shaun
From Las Vegas, meet Nevada Student State Rep Shaun, Be Strong’s July 2019 Student of the Month!
Ali Stroker Becomes First Person in a Wheelchair to Win a Tony Award
Ali Stroker made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to capture a Tony Award. She dedicates her win to young people everywhere with diffabilites.