Raise the Bar Syracuse

02/21/2023

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Love is respect has announced “Be About It” as this year’s theme, which is unapologetically about education, engagement, and empowerment. They aim to amplify the voices of teens and young adults and those who support them by uplifting positive, healthy, and safe relationships.

Love is Respect will be magnifying young people’s voices, highlighting the issues teens face related to healthy relationships. Whether offering support, or relationship education, or connecting someone to resources, “Be About It” calls on us all to create a world free from relationship abuse.

Take action today—learn more about getting involved: loveisrespect.org/get-involved/tdvam

To learn more about our Healthy Relationships Education Program, reach out to 📧 [email protected] or call 📱 (270) 234-9236.

01/12/2023

We had a busy week! in addition to working with the awesome folks at Funk 'n Waffles, we also got to spend some time with some other establishments this week and talk with them about the Raise The Bar program. Check out the news story and see our amazing team at work!

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)– Growing up in the restaurant industry, Michele Roesch has seen her fair share of bad behavior during a night out, but now as a restaurant owner herself, she’s taking…

01/12/2023

Congratulations are in order for Funk 'n Waffles! The staff has finished the training and they are officially a member of the Raise the Bar Community! Stop by, have a delicious waffle, enjoy some funk and congratulate the staff on their certification.

12/21/2022

Come see us at Salt City Bar tonight until 9PM to enjoy cocktail specials, live music, and learn more about our program! ☺️

12/21/2022

Tonight!!! 🍸

Tomorrow! Open to the public & to industry professionals. Come learn how to keep our spaces safe for all to enjoy, thanks so much for vibing with us! ✨

12/20/2022

Heyyy it’s us!! We loved spending the afternoon with this awesome group. Can’t wait for Part 2! 💜✨

12/20/2022

Did you miss our last informational happy hour? Don’t worry we’re having another one! Join us tomorrow at Salt City Bar for a happy hour from 5PM-9PM. There will be cocktail specials, live music, and of course info about Safer Bars! We hope to see you there!

12/16/2022

Congratulations to Funk n' Waffles for completing Part 1 of the Safer Bars Training! We can't wait to join you again in your unique space for part 2! We forgot to take a picture of Group 2 (🤦‍♀️) but here is a picture of Group 1 of the wonderful staff that are completing the training.

12/16/2022

Come see us for a Raise the Bar informational happy hour at Salt City Bar on 12/21 from 5-9! There will be live music, cocktail specials, and of course RTB staff will be there spreading all the knowledge. 😉🍸

12/11/2022

So proud to have Wunderbar as one of our partner establishments!! 💓

It's Wunderbar's third year of open Christmas

11/18/2022

We've had a lot of new followers in the past month, so we would like to welcome any new folks, and tell you a little bit about what Raise the Bar is all about!

Raise the Bar is a program funded through the NYS Dept. of Health that partners with community leaders to create a safer bar experience that prevents sexual assault and violence in Syracuse, NY. The current area we are funded to work with is the downtown area, particularly Armory Square. We invite bars in that area to invest in a nightlife environment that is safe and fun for all patrons. Take the Raise the Bar certification course and we will empower your staff with the education needed to become bystanders trained to prevent abusive behaviors that lead to sexual violence and abuse. Safer bars are better for guests AND your bottom line. Tap into the Raise the Bar network and access partnership and press opportunities, branded swag for your staff, discounts on Vera House training, and SO MUCH MORE! Call 315-425-0818 or email [email protected] to schedule your training today!