Proud to be a Penn Stater

We are...

...A grassroots network of proud Penn State alumni, students, parents, and fans, who are embarrassed and shocked by the recent events at Penn State
...Here to stand up for the victims of abuse and help Penn Staters get their pride back
...Tired of feeling helpless in this situation and are compelled to do our part by mobilizing the Penn State fan base - alumni, students and college sports fans - to ensure something like this never happens again - anywhere
...Joining with RAINN.org, one of the largest anti-sexual violence organizations in the country, to launch a Penn State-specific donation campaign
...Looking to raise over $500,000 for RAINN's Online Hotline - one dollar for each of the 557,000 Penn State alumni

By doing so, we hope to show the world what being a "Proud Penn Stater" is really all about and how Penn State is much, much bigger than the alleged actions of a few people. Our hearts go out to the victims, and now our actions will as well.

This initiative is not affiliated with any Penn State University or Alumni organization, though we would welcome their involvement and support.

-Jerry Needel (@JNeed '98), Jaime Needel (@JaimeNeedel '98), Bob Troia (@BobTroia '95), Larena Lettow ('98), and many more

Get Involved/Donate

RAINN has joined Penn State alum to support victims and survivors of sexual abuse. RT & use hash tag #ProudPSUforRAINN to show your support for Penn State victims http://bit.ly/utzWZA

Click here to show your support and to donate

Funds raised will directly support RAINN's Online Hotline, which has experienced over a 54% increase in demand since the Penn State news broke, helping over 1,000 survivors of sexual violence nationwide. Since 1994, RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotlines have provided free, confidential support to help more than 1.5 million survivors take the first steps towards recovery.

Wear Your Pride

Wear it to show the world what Penn State really stands for. Wear it because you want to help ensure that something like this never happens again - anywhere.

Proceeds from this purchase will help ensure that every survivor who reaches out to RAINN receives the support that he or she needs and deserves.

Click here to order.