February 2023
Love is in the air and we hope each of you had a sweet Valentine's Day.

This month, the Tigger Stavola Foundation continues its main initiative for 2023; to connect with middle schools in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. We feel a great responsibility to educate these young, impressionable minds and get them comfortable talking about difficult topics. We will continue to provide resources such as age-appropriate speakers, meaningful, hands on activities, and most importantly, safe spaces for open and honest discussions.  We continue to thank all of our friends for their support as our reach is growing exponentially.
Senior Scholarship Program
Our Senior Scholarship application is live and has been shared with 25 of our partner high schools. One student from each school will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to be used towards furthering their education. Applications are due April 15th and we look forward to reading the submissions. Good luck to all! 
K.E.Y.S. Academy
Tigger Stavola Foundation is teaming up with K.E.Y.S. Academy, a recovery high school in Monmouth County with a powerful mission that is rooted in their motto, “Knowledge Empowers Youth and Sobriety.” The Academy fosters a supportive and safe learning environment for high schoolers struggling with substance use disorder. We are excited to further support the students by providing additional educational activities. Each month through the end of the school year, we will be visiting the Academy with professionals who will present effective ways to deal with common struggles, hands on activities and educational speakers. Our first event, "Tigger Wellness Day" is on February 24th and we can't wait to be back on campus.
Teen Outreach Program
Valentine’s Day calls for spreading love throughout the community. This month, we partnered with ”TOP”, the Teen Outreach Program at Red Bank Regional High School, where students are encouraged to both engage in service and make commendable decisions. The Foundation supplied materials to create Valentine’s Day cards for senior citizens and local patients through a program at Red Bank Parks & Recreations Department. We wholeheartedly believe in the importance of keeping our youth engaged with local service to show them what is truly meaningful.  
Good Samaritan Law
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The New Jersey Good Samaritan Law states that "medical professionals and bystanders are permitted to provide assistance at the scene of an emergency without facing legal liability.” It is important to remind the young people in our lives about this law and stress that reporting an emergency in a timely manner and staying on site can save a life. 

February Spotlight
We want to shine a spotlight this month on Dr. Matt Bellace, who is quickly becoming our most requested speaker for middle school presentations. Dr. Bellace is not only a seasoned professional speaker, but a stand-up comedian and author of two books, "A Better High" and "Life is Disappointing...and other Inspiring Thoughts." Dr. Bellace has his PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology and his impressive credentials combined with his quick wit make him the perfect candidate for middle school students. His focuses are on natural highs and effective and healthy ways of dealing with disappointment. You can visit www.mattbellace.com to learn more about Dr. Bellace and his upcoming events.  
Making Drug Education Fun!
Cathy, our School Alliance Coordinator, met with both Neptune High School SAC Callie Peters, and Keyport SAC Jennifer Pierson this month. Cathy delivered our “Throw and Know” activity balls which will be used for Drug and Alcohol Fact week. The Tigger Stavola Foundation supplies the “Throw and Know” to our partner schools as an additional teaching tool. They cover a variety of questions related to drug, alcohol and tobacco use, and help educators engage students in active learning by getting students up and moving, as they throw the ball back and forth between teams by answering questions. They are the most requested item from our Foundation.
Save the Dates

If you have any questions about attending or sponsoring future events, please email Andrea LeLand at andrea@tiggerstavolafoundation.org. It’s only through the generosity and participation of those in our community that we can host these events — with many more to come! 

For information on our Student Alliance Program, or to inquire about anything school related, please email Cathy Soya at alliance@tiggerstavolafoundation.org

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Need Support or Know Someone Who Does?
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and you are seeking help, please reach out to us at 732-865-1559. We are here to offer support and provide a list of options so that you and your family can make the best choice together.

Want to Get Involved? 
TSF is always looking for volunteers who want to join the Foundation! If you are interested, please email Andrea LeLand at andrea@tiggerstavolafoundation.org
 
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