Standing Tall Life Skills Program, Inc. in Crossville, TN

11/07/2025

A big thank you to Kim and John Myers for their donation of 48 writing journals to Standing Tall Life skills!

11/05/2025

Please Contribute generously! Let's guarantee our young ones and their families obtain the nourishment and support they need!

11/01/2025

It was a very good day! The horses are settled.

Progress made on the bus. The inside will get a fresh coat of paint thanks to a generous donation. The wall panels will be upholstered with a colorful fabric. The final touch will be a wrap on the outside.

If you would like to help support Standing Tall Life Skills, please contact Kiara at 931-484-3733.

11/01/2025

Update: All is calm now that the three amigos are together again. They are enjoying the plentiful grass. Thank you Kiara and Chase!

Wrangler little anxious not having his pasture mates yet. Sometimes you just have to be first!

10/30/2025

Our team, Kiara and Josh, finished the new fence for the Standing Tall horses just in time for Halloween! Great costume Josh! You make working in the rain fun!

10/26/2025

Take a sneak peek at the new flooring inside the Standing Tall mobile learning bus. With the flooring in place, the next steps include a meticulous cleaning and interior design transformation. The exterior wrap is in progress. We look forward to unveiling our revitalized bus.

10/22/2025

An additional pasture for the Standing Tall horses is progressing well. Good job Kiara, Josh, Will, Paul, and AJ!

10/22/2025

Teach your kids this. Hopefully it will never be needed.

If you are in danger and unable to communicate verbally, use this discreet hand signal to let others know you're at risk

1. Hold hand up with palm facing the other person
2. Tuck your thumb into your palm
3. Fold your fingers down over your thumb

More: https://bit.ly/3XkNgGL

10/19/2025

October is Bullying Prevention Month
and here’s my advice to ALL our children.

Don’t be one of the girls whispering and giggling in the corner, spreading rumors, and tearing other girls down.

Don’t be one of the boys huddled in a pack, shoving someone into a locker just to get a laugh.

Be the one who walks over, takes the hand of the girl they’re mocking, and walks away with her.

Be the one who checks on the kid who got pushed and says, “Are you okay?”

Because kindness is brave.

And this year, let’s raise kids who stand up to bullies—not stand by.

Kids who include and choose compassion, even when it’s hard.

Because making others feel seen, safe, and worthy is what real courage looks like.

Living FULL, by Danielle Sherman-Lazar

10/18/2025

Our bus renovation is underway. Soon we can take the Standing Tall program on the road! Sub-floor in, ready for flooring.

10/05/2025

This is heartbreaking. Don’t think this couldn’t happen to your child!

If your child is a bully or is being bullied, take action to stop it!

10/04/2025

For all those who are struggling with anxiety: Believe in yourself!