News & Current Events

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In the News

Learn about and obtain recent publications, hear about one of our members just returning from Washington DC after she met with the President to receive the 2010 National Youth of the Year award, check out a pod cast and read a few articles highlighting STAND & SERVE.

Click here to read more about STAND AND SERVE and Peer Solutions in the News.

Testimonials

"I joined S&S in 7th grade. S&S has done a lot for me. I could go there to escape the harsh things life threw at me. Community service and peer educating did so much for the person I've become. S&S gave me tons of resources and pointed me in the right direction. When I was a younger member I was taught lessons and given factual information on good and bad going on around me. Things are happening in the world that I have the right to know about including how to do my part to fix them and deal with them in positive ways. Although I'm in a different state and different place in my life, I still catch myself using the things I've learned over the 6yrs I've been a part of the S&S family. This organization is built on hard work, good, genuine people and tons love." - 4/2010 Anthony is now 20

Read many more inspiring stories.

Get more info

2010 Highlights (downloadable PDF document)

2010 Testimonials (downloadable PDF document)

Prevention of Sexual Violence Book Flyer (downloadable PDF document)

Watch this 10-minute podcast on developmental assets


Current Events

You are invited!
“Embrace Your Guts of Goodness”

In addition to our weekly STAND & SERVE (S&S) club meetings, you are also in invited to attend any or all of the following current events and activities! Check back often for updates.

Beam over to the STAND & SERVE Facebook site for more information and to sign up for any or all of the following. Or send us a quick note from the contact page and we will provide you with the requested information desired.

January 17, 2011 THE GUTS TO BE GOOD Press Conference & Tempe Diversity Awards- STAND & SERVE members volunteer.
Jan 27, 2011 4-5:30pm – STAND & SERVE Coalition Meeting
February 5th, 2011 Tempe & Phoenix Diversity Walk. STAND & SERVE members volunteer
Feb 24, 2011 4-5:30PM – STAND & SERVE Coalition Meeting
March 4, 2011 4-7pm – STAND & SERVE First Friday Activity
March 7-11, 2011 STAND & SERVE Day at the Capitol – Spring Break Date tbd
March 31, 2011 4-5:30pm – STAND & SERVE Coalition Meeting
April 28, 2011 4-5:30pm – STAND & SERVE Coalition Meeting
May 7, 2011 STAND & SERVE End of the Year & G2BG Pay It Forward Celebration at ASU
May 26, 2011 4-5:30pm – STAND & SERVE Coalition Meeting
June-August Tuesdays and Wednesdays STAND & SERVE Summer Program
June 30, 2011 4-5:30pm – STAND & SERVE Coalition Meeting
July 28, 2011 4-5:30pm – STAND & SERVE Coalition Meeting
August 25, 2011 4-5:30pm – STAND & SERVE Coalition Meeting
September 2011 G2BG TOWN HALL Date tbd
Sept 29, 2011 4-5:30pm – STAND & SERVE Coalition Meeting
October 2011 STAND & SERVE Day at the Capitol – Fall Break Date tbd
Oct 27, 2011 4-5:30pm – STAND & SERVE Coalition Meeting
Dec 1, 2011 4-5:30pm – STAND & SERVE Coalition Meeting

Highlights & Awards

2010 was a year of awards for STAND & SERVE. S&S received the 2010 City of Phoenix Hero Award from the Neighborhood Services Department, the 2010 Prevention Investor Award from the Purple Ribbon Council, the 2010 Making a Difference for Championing Youths Award from the Children’s Benefit Foundation, the 2010 City of Tempe Diversity Awards and a 2010 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. A S&S member just received the 2010 National Youth of the Year Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. S&S also raised $5,712 for Haiti and $900 for homeless youth and families at Children First Academy.

Past Award Highlights

STAND & SERVE received the 2007 National Award for Outstanding Response to and Prevention of Sexual Violence from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC). NSVRC presents national awards annually to individuals or organizations whose work goes above and beyond the normal scope of their daily work, offers promising practices and has had a significant national impact in raising awareness or promoting prevention of sexual violence.

Peer Solutions Founder & Executive Director Jennifer Rauhouse was chosen for the the 2006 Kris Bell Preventionist of the Year award for Arizona.

North High's S&S Club received the 2005-2006 Creighton School District's ICARECORP Award for their work with elementary students at William T. Machan.

For the past eight-years, STAND & SERVE members have received the City of Tempe's Diversity Award.