New Year, New You!

HI FRIENDS!! This January is Green Dot Awareness Month! The beginning of the year is the perfect time to start reflecting and setting goals for yourself. Ever heard of a New Year’s resolution? Well it’s time to set yours. As always, ours is to add more Green Dots to our map! We can’t fulfill our…

November is Action Event Month

Hey, Green Dotters! It’s November, and the holiday season is approaching FAST. We know just how hectic this time of year can get. You may be constantly making plans with friends and family, you may be finding time to find the perfect gift, or you may have travel plans that are keeping you on your…

Back to School!

After soaking up the summer sun, embracing the “no homework” life, and spending some extra time with your friends, we’re officially in back-to-school mode! The new school year brings new experiences, new friendships, and new opportunities for you to be a positive force in your school, home, and community! So you’ve been working that summer…

How to Report Bullying on Social Media

Social Media businesses are governed by the laws of the country in which they are head-quartered, but they are also expected to comply with local laws where they operate. Most Social Media sites have a reporting system in place aimed at flagging inappropriate content, however, they do come under a lot of criticism for not…

Welcome to the new Green Dot!

What’s up, Green Dotters? Welcome to our new and improved website! Go ahead, take a look around (spoiler alert – it’s awesome). Just in case you missed it, our Facebook user account is gone (we didn’t un-friend you, we promise!) because we now have our very own Facebook page! Like us at Green Dot Refuge…

Preparing for standardized testing

Let’s face it – high school is stressful, especially when standardized tests are coming up. When stress runs high, it’s common for students to get into a bad mood and sometimes snap, even on their friends. Don’t panic, Green Dotters! We’re going to share some tips on how to prepare for test day and how…