against bullying, it becomes a huge obstacle for students and parents alike. To counter the negativity of bullying, many people have started campaigns and groups to help stop this behavior in their community. Click to A $25 Donation and we will send one of these Costa Oil® Basketballs.
Costa Oil® has created hoops for kindness as a way to support local Anti-Bullying initiatives in York County Pennsylvania. Occasionally we will set up a basketball hoop at one of our Costa Oil® Kiosks and raise money through shooting hoops with our Costa Oil® basketball.
Pacer Center – Founded in 2006, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center actively leads social change, so that bullying is no longer considered an accepted childhood rite of passage. PACER provides innovative resources for students, parents, educators, and others, and recognizes bullying as a serious community issue that impacts education, physical and emotional health, and the safety and well-being of students. PACER offers digital-based resources for parents, schools, kids and teens.
iCanHelpline.com — A service that schools pay a small fee for, and when bullying type content gets posted the school calls iCanHelpline, which then works to get it removed from the social media platform. The founder Ann Collier has been doing this work for years and has many connections with all the big players which is why she is so effective.
Safe2Tell — Colorado has a great service called Safe2Tell which is an 800# phone-line where any concerned person can call —parents, students, teachers, etc. —and anonymously report that they are worried about someone.
Stomp OutBullying – A national bullying and cyber bullying prevention organization for kids and teens in the U.S. It focuses on reducing and preventing bullying, cyberbullying, sexting and other digital abuse.
No Bullying – An online forum aimed at educating, advising, counseling and helping to stop bullying, and more specifically cyber bullying. Through the support of a community of parents, educators and teenagers – it has grown into one of the biggest anti-bullying and online safety websites in the world.
The Trevor Project – An organization providing 24 hour crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
It Gets Better – The It Gets Better Project brings messages of hope to LGBT youth around the world and works globally to effect change in local communities.
Love is Louder – A project of The Jed Foundation created with actress Brittany Snow to support anyone dealing with bullying, negative self-image, discrimination, loneliness and depression.
Delete Cyberbullying – The project, through the cooperation of the international partners, contributes to developing a common approach to risk-prevention, information and guidelines to families, parents and children.
Stopbullying.gov — A government website that lists resources by state.
The Center for Disease Control has a good page on their website that includes research and prevention.
Additionally Check out www.costafilters.com “Drive With Respect” campaign.
✋ Anti-Bullying Awareness
At Costa Filters, we believe that true strength is built on respect – on the track, in the shop, and in life. 🛠️❤️🏎️
That’s why we proudly support anti-bullying awareness across our communities. We’re using our platform to speak out, stand up, and create a culture where everyone feels safe, seen, and supported.
🚫 What We Stand Against
We do not tolerate:
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❌ Bullying in any form – online or offline
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❌ Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination
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❌ Toxic behavior in racing, automotive, or everyday spaces
Bullying isn’t “just part of the game.” It’s never cool, and it’s never okay.
🧡 What We Stand For
At Costa Filters, we champion:
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✅ Respect – for all drivers, creators, teammates & customers
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✅ Inclusion – no matter your age, background, gender, or ability
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✅ Support – online, at events, in the garage, and beyond
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✅ Kindness in every interaction – because horsepower is nothing without heart
📣 How We’re Taking Action
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🧢 Launching limited-edition “Drive With Respect” merch
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📱 Promoting positivity on our social channels
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🎗️ Partnering with schools, clubs & organizations to spread awareness
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💬 Encouraging our community to speak up and speak out when they see bullying
🙌 Join the Movement
You can help us build a stronger, safer, more respectful world by:
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📸 Using #DriveWithRespect on social media
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🧑🏫 Sharing anti-bullying resources in your school, club, or shop
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💬 Calling out bullying behavior and standing up for others
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🤝 Creating a space where everyone feels welcome
💬 Need Help? You’re Not Alone.
If you or someone you know is being bullied, there is support out there:
📞 National Bullying Prevention Helpline: 1-800-273-TALK
🌐 StopBullying.gov – Tools, resources & ways to take action
📧 Or contact us – we’ll point you to the right resources: support@costafilters.com
🛢️ Built on Respect. Fueled by Kindness.
Let’s use our platform – and our horsepower – to drive real change 🏁🧡
💪 Costa Filters – Protect What Moves You™
And that includes each other. Let’s race forward, together.