About
Trenton's Promise is a nonprofit based in Oakland that works to prevent bullying and to help young people know they matter. It was created in memory of Trenton Switzer, a teen who experienced bullying and whose life was cut short at 16.
Programs for Schools and Youth
The organization's mission is to prevent bullying, promote kindness and belonging, build youth confidence and resilience, and create safe spaces for young people. Its programs include:
- Bullying prevention through school assemblies, classroom presentations and age-appropriate interactive activities
- Friends of Trenton's Care Bags with journals, activities, kindness items and support resources
- Community outreach, youth activities and resource tables at local events
- Youth resilience and support work focused on confidence, positive peer connections and leadership
Inviting Trenton's Promise
Schools and community groups can invite the team to an assembly, classroom or event through the website, which also offers free kindness activity pages and other resources.
Address
Oakland, MD 21550