Klamath Chapter Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Project

06/08/2022

Support our youth: Safe Homes~Safe Schools

12/22/2021

Due to covid, the Klamath Chapter of HANDS & WORDS ARE NOT FOR HURTING has suspended outreach and all activities.

Please visit HandsProject.org and https://www.facebook.com/handsproject.org for national program activities and updates. Be Well - Stay Safe

Purple Hands Pledge®: "I Will Not Use My Hands or My Words For Hurting Myself or Others"®

07/13/2021

In our hearts always. Love you Xander.

04/04/2020

April is a busy month for prevention and awareness programs. During April, Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting® will focus on each of these (see flyer) to build greater awareness in our community.

*Stay Safe - Stay Home - Save Lives

04/02/2020

Hello All!! I hope you have been able to maintain your physical and emotional health thus far throughout this COVID pandemic. Tomorrow we kick off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month as well as our Race to Zero! April is dedicated to honoring and supporting our survivors, those we know about and those that we don’t, and continuing the awareness of this societal issue. The more we can continue the conversation around sexual assault the more likely we are to prevent it and reduce the rate in which it occurs.

If you are looking for a way to build and improve your physical and emotional health while adhering to the guidelines in place AND most importantly, be a part of our society that supports survivors and willing to be part of the solution I encourage you to participate in our virtual walk/run. You determine the date (between April 1-April 30), the time, the distance/route (2K or 5K)! Once accomplished post your photo on our page with

We will have swag bags and prizes for participants (and their furry friends) though method of distribution will be determined closer to the end of April when we know more about the continued concerns with COVID-19.

Sign up now and let the race begin!

https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=208294

03/05/2020

Great meeting with Klamath County School District Superintendent, Glen Szymoniak - March 4, 2020.
Discovery and sharing of each other's programs highlighted ways Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting® compliments the district's program to empower students and prevent all types of bullying through personal responsibility.
Superintendent Szymoniak will be sending out a letter to all KCSD principals about our Purple Hands Project, including our contact information so principals can setup appointments for school presentations.
Special thanks to Superintendent Szymoniak for taking positive action that benefits students and parents. We look forward to working with KCSD staff and students.

*Purple Hands Pledge: "I Will Not Use My Hands Or My Words For Hurting Myself Or Others."®

PS: I stopped by the KCSD lobby where Klamath County Transition Program students operate JO2GO. It is always a special treat to see what the students are up to and say "Hi." Good job, KCTP!

02/28/2020

Encore presentation Feb 27th of our award-winning film "POWER OF ONE."

Big thanks to Christina R. and Transformations Wellness Center staff for inviting us to be a part of their recovery program. Thanks also go out to TWC clients, who were so much fun to work with. Great group!

Special thanks to Xander The Wonder Dog and his adopted dad, Rodney Beedy, for being our awesome Purple Hands Project Champions. :-)

02/26/2020

KIWANIS CLUB OF KLAMATH FALLS
Encore presentation of our award-winning film "Power of One."
Special thanks to Nathalie Johnston for inviting Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting® back for a lively, interactive meeting.
Our program received some great leads and connections to further expand Purple Hands Project in the Klamath community. Thanks to all.

02/24/2020

Klamath County Commissioner Derrick DeGroot invites Klamath County and City schools to encourage students in reciting the Purple Hands Pledge daily, or at least weekly following the flag salute. The pledge is proven to reduce bullying, mean spirited teasing, and su***de.

PURPLE HANDS PLEDGE: "I Will Not Use My Hands Or My Words For Hurting Myself Or Others."®

*In 2020, the year of clear vision, we are emphasizing "myself" in the pledge to put a focus on preventing Teen Su***de.

02/21/2020

Feb 20, 2020: Oregon State Youth Outreach Coordinator drove down from Salem, OR this morning to meet with Klamath Chapter Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting and discuss ways we can collaborate that will serve our military youth. We had a very positive meeting and identified several areas where we can support each other. There are opportunities to reach Oregon military youth statewide and possibly even nationally.

Purple Hands Pledge: "I Will Not Use My Hands Or My Words For Hurting Myself Or Others."®

02/20/2020

Special "Thank you" to Steven Linders, Lighthouse Yogurt Co. owner/operator, for his generous donation of a Portable DVD Player to Klamath Chapter Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting. Its portability and compact size makes it a perfect addition for our outreach program activities.
*Much appreciated :-)

02/18/2020

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Mark your calendar for the ORANG/SAPR Sexual Assault Race To Zero event April 4th. See flyer for details.
Watch for updates as we move forward. Our thanks to Amber Spotten for coordinating this awareness event.