About Us

Don’t Be A Monster (DBAM) is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with haunted attractions across the United States to support the causes that matter most to our community.

 

In the past, DBAM has proudly raised funds to bring free bullying prevention assemblies to schools across the United States. This impactful program continued until 2020, when the pandemic caused widespread school closures and paused our ability to deliver assemblies in person.

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Our 2026 initiative was reimagined into a Costume Drive to help spread the joy and magic of Halloween to kids in the Southern California area. Don’t Be A Monster is all about positively impacting and serving their community and we couldn’t have asked for a better initiative than the Costume Drive to showcase this mission. We are beyond thrilled with the results for this year’s Costume Drive, and are excited to build on the success of our Costume Drive with a 2026 Holiday Toy Drive! 

 

DBAM is partnering with attractions across 8 cities to bring a little extra joy to children spending the holidays away from home. With your support, we’ll be purchasing brand-new toys, activities, and gifts for patients at local Children’s Hospitals in Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Nashville, New Orleans, Denver, Jacksonville, and Southern California. Through meaningful partnerships and community fundraising, DBAM aims to spread holiday cheer while continuing its mission of empowering communities and making a positive impact.

 

For more information, or if you are interested in getting involved email us at info@dontbeamonster.org.