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Difference Makers International is a nonprofit educational organization 501(c)(3) founded in 1983. Programs have impacted over 30 million people worldwide in 12 languages. “Who I Am Makes A Difference”™ Blue Ribbon One-Minute Acknowledgement Ceremony has
- Averted teen suicide
- Created appreciation, respect and love among people of every age, race and religion
- Made dreams come true
Signature “Who I Am Makes A Difference” ™ story was published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, made into a television movie that aired nation-wide on Pax TV and recently received over 3 million hits on YouTube.
Our Vision
“Giving Kids a Voice for Change”
Our Mission
“We provide the tools and training for kids to become the tipping point for social revolution in communities throughout the world.”
Role reversal. In addition to adults teaching kids how to become successful; kids will now have the tools, training and on-going mentorship so that they can teach their peers, friends, parents, teachers, neighbors, businesspeople how to -
Eradicate Bullying Express appreciation, respect and love Inspire passion, productivity and prosperity Build Positive Relationships Make Dreams come true
Why
· In the past 30 years adolescent suicide has increased by 400%.
· 30% of kids drop out of school before receiving their diploma.
· 2 out of 3 (over 66%) Americans have low self-esteem
Impact Worldwide
- Our “Who I Am Makes A Difference” Blue Ribbon Acknowledgement Ceremony has been translated into 12 languages.
- This ceremony has impacted the lives of over 30 million people worldwide.
- Blue Ribbon stories have been featured in – Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, Heart at Work, The Aladdin Factor and other best-selling books.
- The Blue Ribbon Movie – 6 minute video received over 3 million hits on YouTube.
Achievements
- Winner of 2005 Gandhi Nonviolence Award
- Music played on ABC’s 20/20
- Featured in Women’s World Magazine
- Featured in Los Angeles Times
- Heard on over 1100 radio stations
- Signature “Who I Am Makes A Difference” story was made into a television movie that aired nation-wide on PaxTV.
- San Diego City Council declared April 1st Difference Makers Day.
- United Way selected the “Who I Am Makes A Difference” slogan for their State of Illinois 10th Anniversary.
- Olympics 2002 – Salt Lake City – Founder, Helice “Sparky” Bridges was invited to honor the IOC Athletic Director and athletes.
Our Award Winning Training Program
“Standing Strong Together”™
Blue Ribbon Community Building Training
- Raises self-esteem
- Increases academic performance
- Unleashes passion, productivity and prosperity
- Bridges the gap between people of every age, race and religion
- Initiates living, dreaming and succeeding
Additional Training Programs
- 25 hour “Bridging the Gap” foundation workshop combines teens and adults working together to discover their greatness
- 10-month “Standing Strong Together” Community Building Program, providing sustained follow-up system for teens, with expert mentors
- On-line programs and tools that assist kids to discover their true passion in life, and live their dream.
“Who I Am Makes A Difference” training program won the 4th quarter US Cellular President’s Award for employee recognition.
Corporations that have featured the “Who I Am Makes A Difference” training: ØSalon Training International
Ø Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Ø WalMart
Ø Arbonne International
Ø Speak for Success Women’s Leadership Institute
Ø Discovery Toys
Ø SuperCuts
Ø United States Department of the Navy
Ø EPL , Inc.
Ø San Diego/Imperial County March of Dimes
Previous Conferences And Events Served:
Ø Cherokee Indian Nation Annual Conference
Ø National Self-Esteem Conference
Ø USSR/USA Youth Summit on Global Peace – Moscow
Ø Building Industry of America Annual Conference
Ø Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Annual Session
Ø Robert Allen’s Enlightened Wealth
Ø University of Waterloo Annual Staff Recognition Conference
Ø Environment Earth Summit – Rio de Janeiro
Ø Big Brothers Big Sisters National Conference
Ø Arab/Israeli Conference – Israel
Ø Kauai Drug Free Conference – Island of Kauai
Ø California Association of Directors of Student Activities State Conference
Ø Carbon Lehigh – Pennsylvania
Previous Schools & Universities Served
Ø Long Beach High School – Long Beach, Mississippi
Ø University of Waterloo
Ø San Diego State University – San Diego
Ø Saddleback College – California
Ø Southwestern College – California
Ø Notre Dame of De Pere - Wisconsin
Ø Pembrook Middle School – Florida
Ø Pacific Rim Elementary
Ø San Diego High School – California
Ø Chula Vista High School, Chula Vista, CA
Ø Chula Vista Middle School, Chula Vista, CA
Ø Temple Heights Elementary – San Diego
Ø Crestview Elementary – San Diego
Ø Alta Vista Continuation – San Diego
Ø Washington Middle School – Vista, CA
Ø Madison Middle School – Oceanside, CA
Ø Kearny High School – San Diego, CA
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