“This year over 100,000 kids had the courage and took a chance by wearing PURPLE to school. PROJECT PURPLE is about creating a sober culture within our school system.. We will continue to educate , raise awareness, build self esteem and empower kids to stand up against substance abuse.. I want to THANK everyone who has helped on this journey.. To the kids who have shared their stories with me about cutting , self harm, abusing drugs or having family that do… To the kids who suffer from mental illness or have been bullied ..YOU INSPIRE ME and YOU ARE NOT ALONE !!” – Chris Herren

GO PROJECT PURPLE!

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You have logged onto the Go Project Purple Web Site – Read the background, mission & facts; checked out the tools & resources, looked at photos and ideas for purple inspiration. Now what? It’s time to GO Project Purple!

1. Print out the one-page HP: Focus on Project Purple and meet with your school administration or community group leaders. Their support is essential in developing a successful Project Purple Program!

2. Identify a Project Purple faculty point person or parent volunteer to supervise the group’s Project Purple activities, events and projects.

3. Complete the Project Purple Registration form. This form allows The Herren Project to recognize your team as Purple, share your Project Purple photos, success stories and send your team updates on the Project Purple initiative as new information and materials are released!

4. Identify student leaders (may include class officers, athletic team captains, club leaders or band members) within the school who will embrace the Project Purple message and be willing to share it with their peers.

5. Print out the Project Purple Pledge, mount it on cardstock and advertise an organizational meeting for Project Purple. Invite your student leaders and recruit students to attend who will embrace the Project Purple message and pledge.

6. Encourage your Project Purple team to visit www.goprojectpurple.com web site, print out flyers to bring awareness to the Project Purple initiative and begin to spread the mission and project’s message with others. Don’t forget to download the Project Purple App for the iPhone and Droid

7. Brainstorm ways to bring Project Purple to your school or community group. Sponsor a Go Purple Day with Purple Gear (see below), organize a Project Purple sporting event, school project, peer mentoring or volunteer opportunity. Think out of the box – spread the Project Purple message and Go Purple!

8. Order your Project Purple Gear! Whether it’s a Project Purple t-shirt, purple shoe laces or purple hair ribbons student take pride in spreading the message through wearing Project Purple gear. It is their way of showing and spreading the message.

9. Look to partner with your school administration and guidance counselors on ongoing school events such as prom, field day, school dances or homecoming. Organizations such as PTOs, booster groups and local drug and alcohol prevention coalitions may be helpful with funding and support when planning events.

10. Stay positive! Make your objective positive peer on peer support. Guide, inspire and educate with a focus on making good, healthy choices. Let your imagination Go Purple and remember the Project Purple Initiative is open to all students- those on the right track and those in need of a fresh start.  Go Project Purple!

Please Note: For best results, print your flyer on a heavy paper stock. Just click on the flyer to download the file for printing.

“It Only Takes One Person To Stand Up To Make A Difference.”  - Chris Herren

Join the Herren Project as we stand up to substance abuse and Go Project Purple! Standing together we can make a difference. To download the flyers below, just click on the image. Heavy paper stock is recommended for best printing results.

Please Note: (Excerpt from Rosco Web Site).

Most light fixtures can be covered using the 20”x24” sheets. Every light is different and each will accept the filter in its own way. Some fixtures may have a slot for sliding the filter in, others may necessitate a little more creativity to attach the filter in front, which may be as simple as a little tape. You’ll want to leave some separation between the filter and the actual lamp itself, as the lamp itself can get quite hot. Securing the filter to the glass lens of the luminaire (not the lamp or bulb) is best. Try to cover the entire lens or opening because any white light that escapes can overpower the purple light.

All files are designed to be printed on a color printer. You will need Adobe Acrobat to download the printed materials. Print on cover or card stock for best results. For additional materials, please visit Tools & Resources.

Take the Pledge!

January 11 – 14, 2013

People of all ages across the United States will “Go Purple” and stand together against substance abuse. Join the Project Purple initiative and get your purple on…wear Project Purple shirts and awareness bands or organize a local event in your community.  It is our hope through Project Purple we can all join together to make a difference, celebrate life and support one another.

Register Your Project Purple Team

Register your Project Purple team today. In just a few minutes your team will become part of the Project Purple initiative and join others across the country as we stand up against substance abuse. Please be sure to get permission from your school administration or community group leadership prior to registering to participate in Project Purple.

Request Your “Go Project Purple Kit”!

The “Go Project Purple” Kit includes everything your school or community group will need to “Go Project Purple.” From Project Purple shirts to awareness bands and posters, join The Herren Project as we stand up to substance abuse and make a difference promoting good choices. Please Note: As of November 27th we do not have any additional 2013 Project Purple Kits left in stock. Don’t worry….everything you need to run a successful Project Purple event is on this Web Site! Visit the Tools and Resources page to get started.

Join The Herren Project as we stand up and “Go Project Purple” showing support for the fight against substance abuse. Together we can make a difference, celebrating life and supporting one another.

PHOTOS FROM APRIL 24, 2012