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Art has always been a way of communicating important messages and inspiring people to think. In recent years, Broadway has embraced modern issues through its storytelling to impact a broader audience with relatable and challenging themes. Jewish Family Service of San Antonio, Rise Recovery, and David’s Legacy Foundation are raising the curtain on these changes in storytelling by hosting a candid conversation about mental health and social issues with Tony award-winning Broadway producer Rachel Weinstein. Read the Full Article>>

During this school year, cyberbullying is a greater danger than ever: many students are still participating in distance learning, and children and teens are having less face-to-face interaction and spending more free time online. Parents and schools need to stay vigilant and work together to keep kids safe. Read the Full Article>>

As we near the start of the school year, family calendars are already filling up quickly. But if you have an empty spot on your schedule, you might want to sign up for this local event — free virtual screenings. David’s Legacy Foundation is hosting The Trilogy, which consists of three virtual screenings of documentaries that you can watch with your family for free at home. Watch Video>> https://www.kens5.com/article/life/organization-to-host-virtual-screenings-of-anti-bullying-documentaries/273-bfa0e9da-7eff-4c14-935d-0d3b550354ed

This year, unlike any other, spending time online has increased due to the recent shift to virtual classrooms and summer activities halting, thus increasing the opportunity for cyberbullying among children and teens. Through their Better Neighbors program, Papa John’s has contributed more than $73,000 to David’s Legacy Foundation to combat cyberbullying since 2018. This school year alone, Papa John’s San Antonio has donated more than $11,000. Watch Video>> https://news4sanantonio.com/sa-living/living-at-home-papa-johns-taylord-for-you-staycation-contest-more

Welcome to the First Annual Be The Light Fun Run/Walk! The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of cyber and other forms of bullying. This event is sponsored by Grande Communications in partnership with David’s Legacy, a nonprofit that brings awareness to bullying in commemoration of David Molak.  Read the Full Article>>

A lot of school bullying has now moved online to social media. A non-profit called David’s Legacy Foundation has expanded to El Paso and is bringing awareness to cyberbullying and it’s negative consequences. Watch Video>> https://www.ktsm.com/local/mother-loses-son-to-suicide-now-brings-her-mission-of-cyberbully-awareness-to-el-paso/

BELTON, TX — Maurine Molak, founder of the anti-bullying nonprofit David’s Legacy Foundation, spoke to the Belton community about cyberbullying on Tuesday evening. Watch Video>> https://www.kxxv.com/hometown/bell-county/mother-behind-davids-law-speaks-out-about-cyberbullying

It’s National Bullying Prevention Month and one mother in San Antonio, Maurine Molak continues her fight to change the way children treat each other, after her 16-year-old son committed suicide as a result of cyber bullying. Molak continues to try and inspire change in the next generation, who she says can really hit the reset button when it comes to the way we act and treat each other online. Watch Video>> https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/one-mothers-message-continues-creating-change-when-it-comes-to-cyberbullying

This was the second annual Women Who Shape Houston Luncheon, a Crime Stoppers-affiliated afternoon of presentations and dialogue around critical issues of public safety. While last year’s eye-opening event addressed the alarmingly high rate of sex trafficking in Houston, last month’s focused on youth issues, specifically bullying, mental health, and suicide prevention. Read the Full Article>> https://www.houstoniamag.com/arts-and-culture/2019/10/crime-stoppers-second-annual-women-who-shape-houston-luncheon

Online safety is a big concern for parents as children across Texas get ready to head back to school. And parents in the Lone Star state can breathe a little easier. Texas is among the safest states for kids to be online, according to a new report from CenturyLinkQuote.com. Read the Full Article >>