our Impact
testimonials: this is what impact sounds like
From our Teen Innovators:
“Helping change the culture and leaving a lasting impact is really special.”
“My generation doesn’t know a world without social media… everything is 10x more projected onto us.”
From the students:
“It helped me realize that it is more important to be kind than to care what people think about you.“
“It made me really think about how much my confidence is valued and I shouldn't allow people to take that from me.“
“It helped me know that anyone can be a bully. But I never want to be one.“
From the community:
“Free To Be’s relevant message of youth mental health, emotional resilience, and healthy decision-making addresses today’s most pressing challenges for Sonoma County Youth.”
- Ernesto Oliveras, former Santa Rosa Mayor: current Executive Director for California Violence Prevention Network
Youth Served:
2024-2025 School Year
● 2,560 Students Reached
● 79 Classrooms
● 16 Schools
● 56% Title 1 Schools
● Over 100,000 students seen since 1989
Interested in bringing Free to Be to your school?
free to be builds confidence in Sonoma County youth,
empowering them to make healthy choices in today's ever-changing culture.