LS&Co. Unzipped
Oct 22 2010
Bullying: There’s More To Do.
It’s safe to say the bullying hasn’t stopped. But we’d like to think the recent focus on the problem is having an impact. Of course, it’s a shame that it comes only after the recent, tragic suicides of at least five young people – bullied because they were either gay or perceived “different” in some way.
On Ellen, Levi Strauss & Co. recently announced a $50,000 challenge grant to The Trevor Project. We are thrilled to learn that Google has announced a matching donation. Add to that the $53,000 from individual donors, and you have more than $150,000 donated to this amazing organization, which provides a safe space for young people – straight and gay.
President Obama has joined hundreds of others who are talking about the issue in personal messages as part of the It Gets Better Project. See his message below. And if you have a few minutes, check out some of the other It Gets Better messages – from people all over the world – telling young people who need to know…it gets better.
The problem of bullying has captured some much-needed attention, but even after the media attention fades, the problem isn’t going to quickly disappear. In terms of anti-gay bullying, there is much more to do.
Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped |
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stephanie porter (not verified) - Apr 02 2012
We are considering changing jeans because everytime and yes I mean everytime we buy my hubby 501 jeans within 2 mos or less the crotch rips ...he has been wearing levis about 40 years and I put all 4 of our kids in them....I am hoping something changes and we don't have to change companies...
Frank Ganger (not verified) - Aug 13 2011
"Working here is a dream come true and may not have manifested had I succumbed to bullying throughout my childhood years and, even, my working career. Kudos Levi's! You're second to NONE." This is what a great employee reports when they speak of 'their work'. Love it . . . Frank
nowphx (not verified) - Oct 26 2010
I couldn't be more proud to work for an organization which gives so generously to worthy causes. The recent tragic events reminded me of my own childhood experiences with bullying and eventually realizing for myself that, indeed, "it gets better." Working here is a dream come true and may not have manifested had I succumbed to bullying throughout my childhood years and, even, my working career. Kudos Levi's! You're second to NONE.
Susan (not verified) - Oct 25 2010
Thank you for having the courage, backed by dollar bills, to take a stand on this. Yes it makes a more loyal custumer of me.
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