Branch Out!® Donation Program

A partnership between Cultivating Connections and the non-profit Eppard Vision.

Help reduce bullying and violent behavior in the school or youth organization of your choice. Make a donation of Cultivating Connections' unique educational program: Branch Out!

For each $750 donation made, an equal number of students and their teachers will benefit from the best educational process for the personal growth and safety of each student. Branch Out! creates a climate of mutual respect and appreciation among school age kids assists educators in their efforts to reduce school violence and meet the increased demands on our schools systems to teach and develop social skills. Your contribution to Cultivating Connections' Donation Program will give a copy of Branch Out! to the school or youth organization and provide training for their staff.

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Branch Out!:

  • Creates a climate of mutual respect and appreciation among school age kids.
  • Assists educators in their efforts to reduce school violence and meet the increased demands on our schools systems to teach and develop social skills.

Your contribution to Cultivating Connections' Donation Program will give a copy of Branch Out! to the school or youth organization and provide training for their staff.

Branch Out! is a unique game and curriculum used to:

  • Reduce violence and bullying
  • Establish a positive school climate
  • Enhance interpersonal skills
  • Improve student self-esteem and sense of belonging
  • Build cross-cultural competencies
  • Facilitate career development
  • Leverage existing social skills programs i.e. Second Step
Its strength and uniqueness is the ability to connect people of all ages and backgrounds, allowing common experiences, beliefs, and feelings to be discovered and personal barriers to be broken down.

Wide application of Branch Out! in schools, youth organizations, faith communities, clubs, and camps can dramatically change the way young people interact with one another, resulting in less violence and intolerance in schools and communities. Helping students gain insight into themselves and others encourages their commitment to creating a safe and respectful environment for all.

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"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The girls loved it. They want to do it again. There is one girl in particular who did not speak during the sessions (I observed) and when we did this today, she CAME ALIVE! It was amazing! The girls reported feeling 'closer' today than before. Again, Branch Out was a huge success!
Thanks Again!"

Johanna Baird
School Counseling Intern
Western Washington University

"Thank you Molly Foote for making Branch Out! You Branched me Out!!!!!"

Alex, 4th grade

"That game has got to be in stores?hat is the best game because it teaches you about your feelings and helps you to figure out what you want to do with your life."

Apryl, 8th grade

"It was really fun. It was my favorite game! It was really fun to hear everyone's stories?hat everybody's different, that you don't have to be all closed up and stuff, and it's ok just to be yourself."

Andrea, grade 7

"Your activity demonstrated an inclusive strategy that promoted student-to-student sharing and encouragement. In my estimation, Branch Out! is not only effective; it is unique in the field. The way you have structured this activity, it can be adapted to suit the needs of any school population."

Susanna Hayes, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of School Counseling
Western Washington University



Eppard Vision
P.O. Box 5914
Bellingham, WA 98225-5914
360-920-8908
www.eppardvision.org
info@eppardvision.org