funds for town and families related to Sandy Hook 3 ... - Newtown, CT
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This is a draft document listing the titles, mission statement, <strong>and</strong> contact person(s) <strong>for</strong> <strong>funds</strong> which have been created in response <strong>to</strong><br />
the tragic events of December 14, 2012. Please be aware that the list is incomplete <strong>and</strong> may be inaccurate in some respects. There<br />
<strong>funds</strong> are NOT under the jurisdiction of the Town of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>. We are ‘cataloging’ the <strong>funds</strong> as a service <strong>to</strong> the community. We have<br />
not vetted any of these <strong>funds</strong> nor do we represent them in any way. This is in<strong>for</strong>mation only. We will publish updated lists as more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation becomes available. March 13, 2012<br />
Board of Education<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Board of Education website – www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>.k12ct.us<br />
- S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Special Revenue (put on check memo) ;make check payable <strong>to</strong> Town of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> 3 Primrose Street New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
- S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Private Purpose Trust Fund (put on check memo); make check payable <strong>to</strong> Town of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> 3 Primrose Street New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong><br />
06470<br />
Children’s Memorial Walkway<br />
To Town of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>-Designated Fund <strong>for</strong> Specific Project - $175,000 <strong>to</strong> date<br />
Also, State Safe School Grant <strong>for</strong> Sidewalks<br />
Contacts:<br />
Tom Draper, MD <strong>and</strong> Family – Sidewalks Main Street <strong>to</strong> S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> <strong>and</strong> 26 Benches Fund<br />
203-770-8477<br />
www.TFDRPR10@yahoo.com<br />
Mission: To support the construction of a walkway <strong>for</strong>m S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> <strong>to</strong> the flagpole <strong>to</strong> reflect the unity of our community n continuing<br />
remembrance <strong>and</strong> shared loss. “The Children’s Walkway will create those r<strong>and</strong>om serendipi<strong>to</strong>us moments where people recognize each<br />
other as neighbors <strong>and</strong> friends,. We are no longer strangers but villagers looking out <strong>for</strong> one another, particularly the young, old <strong>and</strong> frail. A<br />
wide, well-built walkway will connect churches, schools <strong>and</strong> parks with our major areas of commerce that will encourage physical activity<br />
<strong>and</strong> unify our community.<br />
The Draper family has committed an initial $150,000 donation <strong>to</strong> start the project. This is part of a planned sidewalk.<br />
Connecticut Bar Association<br />
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association – Pro Bono Legal Services<br />
Pro Bono Legal Services<br />
Mission: This <strong>CT</strong>LA initiative will provide volunteer pro bono legal services <strong>to</strong> any New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> or other affected employee impacted by the<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> tragedy <strong>and</strong> eligible <strong>to</strong> file a workers’ compensation claim. No fees will be charged <strong>for</strong> the professional services of the at<strong>to</strong>rney<br />
involved. This <strong>CT</strong>LC initiative providing free legal services is consistent with the <strong>CT</strong>LA’s belief that at<strong>to</strong>rneys should not be profiting in any<br />
way from this tragedy.<br />
Contact: Neil Ferst<strong>and</strong>t<br />
860-522-4345<br />
nferst<strong>and</strong>t@cttriallawyers.org<br />
<strong>CT</strong>PTSA S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong><br />
Non-profit 501(c)(3)<br />
Address: S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Fund c/o Connecticut PTSA<br />
60 Connolly Parkway, Building 12, Suite 103<br />
Hamden <strong>CT</strong> 06514<br />
Website: <strong>CT</strong>PTA.org.<br />
<strong>CT</strong>PSA (nonprofit 501(c)(3))<br />
Mission Statement:<br />
All monies collected through the <strong>CT</strong> PTSA “S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Fund” will be used by the S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Elementary School PTA <strong>to</strong> enhance the lives<br />
<strong>and</strong> learning of students through classroom <strong>and</strong> community based programs, resources <strong>and</strong> enrichment. The PTA must abide by its taxexempt<br />
purpose, as approved by the Internal Revenue Service, <strong>to</strong> make every child’s potential a reality by engaging <strong>and</strong> empowering <strong>families</strong><br />
s <strong>and</strong> communities <strong>to</strong> advocate <strong>for</strong> all children.<br />
Connecticut Bar Association: www.ctbar.org – Pro Bono Legal Services<br />
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association – Pro Bono Legal Services<br />
Pro Bono Legal Services<br />
Mission: This <strong>CT</strong>LA initiative will provide volunteer pro bono legal services <strong>to</strong> any New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> or other affected employee impacted by the<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> tragedy <strong>and</strong> eligible <strong>to</strong> file a workers’ compensation claim. No fees will be charged <strong>for</strong> the professional services of the at<strong>to</strong>rney<br />
involved. This <strong>CT</strong>LC initiative providing free legal services is consistent with the <strong>CT</strong>LA’s belief that at<strong>to</strong>rneys should not be profiting in any<br />
way from this tragedy.<br />
Contact: Neil Ferst<strong>and</strong>t<br />
860-522-4345<br />
nferst<strong>and</strong>t@cttriallawyers.org
DonorsChoose.org/New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong><br />
Contributions received through DonorsChoose.org, New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> teachers the ability <strong>to</strong> design <strong>and</strong> fund classroom in specific projects <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong><br />
buy needed materials…while the road <strong>to</strong> recovery will belong, we know that children, educa<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>and</strong> the community of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> will mover<br />
<strong>for</strong>ward…The money raised by DonorsChoose.org will be divided equally among teachers in New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>.<br />
Contacts:<br />
Charles Best 212-239-3615 x201<br />
Kelly Donnelly 860-713-6525<br />
Marcus Mrowka 202-531-0689<br />
Janet Robinson 203-270-6130<br />
Glen R. Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. – Non-Profit 501(3)(c)<br />
-Scholarship Fund <strong>for</strong> S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong><br />
Contact: Paul Babbage<br />
203-240-0933<br />
www.pbabbage@gmail.com<br />
-Memorial Fund <strong>for</strong> the Memory of Ann Marie Murphy<br />
Michael Grillo<br />
203-994-0290<br />
mgrillo@cidra.com<br />
-Strides <strong>for</strong> S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Memorial Run<br />
Contact: Maxc Beitel<br />
mtbeitel@gmail.com<br />
203-733-9689<br />
Funds <strong>to</strong> be applied <strong>to</strong>wards a Memorial, a playground or scholarship fund<br />
Hart<strong>for</strong>d Police Department Federal Credit Union – New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Victims Relief Fund<br />
50 Jennings Road<br />
Hart<strong>for</strong>d, <strong>CT</strong> 06120<br />
ceo@ghpfcu.org<br />
860-522-0899<br />
<strong>CT</strong> Credit Union Charitable Foundation<br />
Healing New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Arts Support Fund - New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Cultural Arts Commission<br />
c/o Cultural Alliance of Western <strong>CT</strong><br />
39 West Street<br />
Danbury, <strong>CT</strong> 06810<br />
www.healingnew<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>.org<br />
Contact: Lisa Scails Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r Cultural Alliance of Western <strong>CT</strong><br />
203-300-2607 Jennifer Johns<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Kevin’s Community Center Free Clinic<br />
www.Kevin’s CommunityCenter.org<br />
Z. Michael Taweh, MD, FACP, CMD<br />
Office: 203-730-2900<br />
Cell: 203-994-7248<br />
e-mail: zmtaweh@aol.com<br />
Mission: Kevin’s Community Center (KCC), the well -established free community health clinic serving the New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Health District, has<br />
embarked on a relationship with the Psychiatric Division of Massachusetts General University Hospital <strong>to</strong> set up a workshop series <strong>to</strong> train<br />
the volunteer professional medical staff of Kevin’s Community Center in the areas of Cognitive Behavioral Training (CBT) <strong>for</strong> acute stress,<br />
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder <strong>and</strong> grief counseling. There will be a team of four instruc<strong>to</strong>rs conducting the long day course, with back up<br />
online assistance <strong>and</strong> follow up help via multiple means <strong>to</strong> help ensure proper <strong>and</strong> full training.<br />
This is a unique opportunity <strong>for</strong> Kevin’s Community Center <strong>to</strong> have a nationally recognized program agree <strong>to</strong> sponsor a program tailored <strong>to</strong><br />
our current <strong>and</strong> future needs. This is a first step <strong>to</strong> af<strong>for</strong>d KCC the opportunity <strong>to</strong> build capacity <strong>to</strong> respond <strong>to</strong> the dire counseling <strong>and</strong><br />
support needs of our community not only in the wake of the 12/14 tragedy that occurred in our community at the S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Elementary<br />
School, but also <strong>for</strong> the long aftermath of need that has become apparent as the residents of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> struggle <strong>to</strong> recover from this tragedy.<br />
The strength of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> in this crisis has been its unification as a community <strong>to</strong> help one another <strong>to</strong>ward the path <strong>to</strong> recovery. The positive<br />
prognosis <strong>for</strong> our Town rests in our ability <strong>to</strong> provide these long-range support services from within the Town, with minimal reliance on<br />
service providers who are not members of this close-knit small <strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> community.<br />
Massachusetts General has secured a grant from one of its major donors <strong>to</strong> cover most of the costs <strong>to</strong> initiate this program at KCC in<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>. Additional <strong>funds</strong> will be needed <strong>to</strong> supplement this donation <strong>for</strong> the initial implementation <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> ensure the ongoing training<br />
<strong>and</strong> continued capacity building so that our community can be well-prepared <strong>to</strong> address its needs on a long-term basis. KCC, because of its<br />
long st<strong>and</strong>ing reputation of providing free high quality health care <strong>to</strong> the uninsured <strong>and</strong> underinsured in New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, is well poised <strong>to</strong> be the<br />
“go <strong>to</strong>” place in New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> <strong>for</strong> residents seeking counseling <strong>and</strong> support services <strong>to</strong> address their grief <strong>and</strong> stress associated with the trauma<br />
that they have experienced.
My S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Family Fund - EverRibbon<br />
My S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Family Fund c/o Wells Fargo Bank 26 Church Hill Road New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
www.MyS<strong>and</strong>y<strong>Hook</strong>Family Fund.com<br />
Mothers Embrace Yoga<br />
194 Leavenworth Road<br />
Shel<strong>to</strong>n, <strong>CT</strong> 06484<br />
Adopt A S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong>/New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Cop Gift Card Donation<br />
Contact 203-414-2607<br />
e-mail- Lindantignani@msn.com<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Connecticut Carousel<br />
Facebook – New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Connecticut Carousel<br />
Contact: Margaret Price Sims 203-994-1469<br />
www.msims@ridgefieldsupply.com<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Forest Association – S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School Memorial Tree Fund<br />
P.O. Box 213<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
Tel # 203-733-2030<br />
Contacts: Guy Peterson, IV Treasurer NFA<br />
Guy.peterson@new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong><strong>for</strong>estassociation.org<br />
Mission: <strong>to</strong> create a memorial garden <strong>for</strong> the victims of S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong>: employ l<strong>and</strong>scape architect <strong>and</strong> purchaser plants <strong>and</strong> installation<br />
services.<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Lions Club Foundation – Fund <strong>to</strong> Benefit the Victims <strong>and</strong> First Responders of the S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Elementary School<br />
www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>lions.com<br />
c/o New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Lions Club Foundation, Inc./SHEF<br />
P.O. Box 218 New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
Contact: Ray Keegan<br />
rkeegan61052@charter.net<br />
203-426-8026<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Memorial Fund, Inc. (non-profit 501c(3) pending) (significant <strong>funds</strong> received <strong>to</strong> date)<br />
www.New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>memorialfund.org.<br />
Facebook - New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Memorial Fund<br />
Contact – Brian Maureillo; Jim Gas<strong>to</strong>n, Esq.; Dr. John Reed, PH.D<br />
Mission: To assist the short term needs of <strong>families</strong> <strong>and</strong> first responders, <strong>and</strong> create long term scholarship <strong>and</strong> memorial giving.<br />
brian.mauriello@gmail.com<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Parents Connection<br />
Edmond Town Hall<br />
45 Main Street<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
We are continuing <strong>to</strong> work <strong>to</strong> provide assistance <strong>and</strong> hope <strong>for</strong> the victims' <strong>families</strong> <strong>and</strong> the New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>/S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> community<br />
who have been affected by this devastating tragedy. Donations: Via any major credit card or PayPal. Mail checks <strong>to</strong>: New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong><br />
Parent Connection, Inc. PO Box 187 New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Rotary Club – New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Rotary S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School Fund<br />
P.O. Box 263 New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470 (non-profit 501c(3))<br />
www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>rotary.org<br />
Contacts: Dan Rosenthal, (h) 203-270-3767, (w) 203-292-2828 direct; 203292-2800 main<br />
drosenthal@bronsonpoint.com<br />
Alan Clavette: (h) 203-426-4879, (w) 203-426-2080<br />
aclavette@clavettecpa.com<br />
This fund is dedicated <strong>to</strong> the victims of the S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School tragedy, their <strong>families</strong> <strong>and</strong> those in the New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> community who have been<br />
affected, <strong>to</strong> help support both their short term <strong>and</strong> long term needs. The specifics of the Fund are as follows:<br />
Who Will This Fund Help?<br />
i.)<br />
The <strong>families</strong> of the slain students, faculty <strong>and</strong> administration<br />
ii.)<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School students <strong>and</strong> their <strong>families</strong>
iii.) S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School faculty <strong>and</strong> administration<br />
iv.)<br />
First responders <strong>to</strong> the tragedy<br />
v.)<br />
Counseling agencies providing free or reduced cost services <strong>to</strong> the parties noted above<br />
How Will the Funds Collected Be Used?<br />
Funds will be directed using the following priorities <strong>and</strong> will be dependent on the availability of the <strong>funds</strong> over time.<br />
A) Immediate Needs<br />
• Funeral <strong>and</strong> <strong>related</strong> expenses<br />
• Counseling <strong>and</strong> medical needs<br />
• Emergency family living expenses<br />
B) Continuing & Longer Term Needs<br />
*Counseling <strong>and</strong> medical needs of the persons noted in i-iv above<br />
• Supplemental needs of persons noted in i-iv above<br />
• Supplemental needs of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Schools<br />
C) For the Broader Community<br />
• Residual <strong>funds</strong>, if any, may be used <strong>to</strong> name scholarships in memory of the victims<br />
The New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Rotary Foundation generally does not expect <strong>to</strong> disburse <strong>funds</strong> directly <strong>to</strong> those in need, but <strong>to</strong> direct <strong>funds</strong> as needed, <strong>to</strong><br />
vendors <strong>and</strong> through local agencies Rotarians have worked with that are well qualified. We will also further refine this strategy as we better<br />
underst<strong>and</strong> the needs of those affected <strong>and</strong> other available resources. The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs of the Foundation will have oversight on<br />
ensuring that all <strong>funds</strong> are spent per the structure defined here.<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Pride (T-Shirts)<br />
www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>pride.com<br />
Kerin Sovern 4876 Mil<strong>to</strong>n Street San Diego, CA 92110<br />
619-964-7358<br />
All proceeds generated from these sales will be donated <strong>to</strong> the S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> PTSA <strong>and</strong> the victims' <strong>families</strong>.<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Scholarship Association (75 th anniversary) –S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Elementary School Memorial Scholarship (non-profit 501c(3)<br />
P.O. Box 302 New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>scholarship.org<br />
Contact: Stephanie Gas<strong>to</strong>n; Julie Savino<br />
203-426-2500<br />
Mission: To award need based college scholarships <strong>to</strong> New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> seniors in memory of the S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Elementary School children <strong>and</strong><br />
teachers of December 14, 2012.
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Strong New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Proud (wristb<strong>and</strong>s)<br />
www.give<strong>for</strong>ward.com/new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>strongnew<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> proud.com<br />
Facebook – New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Strong New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Proud<br />
Contacts – Casey Frobey, Alex Konneker, Ciarra Simick, Tara Gas<strong>to</strong>n<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Youth Academy (NYA) (non-profit 501c(3))<br />
04 Primrose Street<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
NYA Community Commitment & Support<br />
www.nyasportsfitness.com/community<br />
203-426-0088<br />
Contact: Kaki Taylor<br />
H: 203-426-7737<br />
C: 203-364-7106<br />
ktaylor@scbinternational.com<br />
The fund will be applied <strong>for</strong> programming, counseling <strong>and</strong> activies <strong>for</strong>:<br />
1) S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Survivor Families<br />
2) S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School Survivor Families<br />
3) First Responders as determined by the Chief of Police, Fire <strong>and</strong> EMS<br />
4) New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Community<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Youth & Family Services, Inc. – Caroline’s Gift<br />
15 Berkshire Road<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06482<br />
www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>youth<strong>and</strong>familyservices.org<br />
Nourish New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> - Food Gift Card Donations <strong>for</strong> Families <strong>and</strong> First Responders<br />
Carrie Ertl, Ridgefield, <strong>CT</strong><br />
203-894-1421<br />
Pack 170 Memorial Fund c/o Connecticut Yankee Council BSA<br />
P.O. Box 32 Mil<strong>for</strong>d, <strong>CT</strong> 06461<br />
5 Families Pack 170<br />
Mission: <strong>to</strong> bring com<strong>for</strong>t <strong>to</strong> the <strong>families</strong> directly impacted by the tragedy of December 14, 2012<br />
Contact: Jonathan Pleva, Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Field Service<br />
Jopleva@bsamail.org.<br />
Phoenix Events, LLC – 26 Benches Project/New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Parks Fund<br />
1180 Regency Drive<br />
Columbus, OH 43220<br />
e-mail – info@26benches.com<br />
website: www.26benches.com<br />
contact: Mark Sigrist<br />
marksigrist1@gmail.com<br />
1-614-893-1157<br />
Mission: To donate 26 Benches <strong>to</strong> Memorial Park/Parks <strong>and</strong> Recreation<br />
Playground Fund<br />
Mission: Raise sufficient <strong>funds</strong> <strong>to</strong> build a Memorial Children’s Playground<br />
Contact: Richard Auerback, MD<br />
Richardauerback@charter.net<br />
www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>pediatrics.com<br />
Ryan Quinn – 26 Angels A<strong>to</strong>p Flagpole Fund<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong><br />
914-656-4930 203-304-9446<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Educational – Recreational & Arts (SHE-RA) Collaborative<br />
Healing Arts<br />
Contact:<br />
Kathleen Bar<strong>to</strong>n – Mind <strong>and</strong> Body Practices, The Graceful Planet<br />
Grace Harvey – The Graceful Planet Moving Arts Center<br />
Tracey Schmid – The Toy Tree<br />
Kim Hossler – Homegrown Arts<br />
Sharon Mar<strong>to</strong>vitch – Kids in the Kitchen
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Elementary Victims Relief Fund<br />
Crowdrise – directed <strong>to</strong> S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> PTSA<br />
www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>crowdrise.com<br />
PTSA Connecticut Congress<br />
12 Dickenson Drive<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06482<br />
Contact Ryan Kraft, <strong>for</strong>mer S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Student<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> <strong>CT</strong> Forever Angels Fundraiser<br />
Facebook<br />
Selling Bracelets<br />
Contact: Tara Regan <br />
Tara C. Regan<br />
Senior Underwriter<br />
Midwest Region<br />
Patriot National Insurance Group<br />
PO Box 3836<br />
Chesterfield, MO 63006-3836<br />
Office (636) 237-2066<br />
Fax (636) 237-2028<br />
tregan@pnigroup.com<br />
www.pnigroup.com<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> PTA<br />
Connecticut PTA<br />
www.ctpta.org/s<strong>and</strong>y-hook-fund.htm<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Promise<br />
www.s<strong>and</strong>yhookpromise.org<br />
Facebook: S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Promise<br />
Contacts (Executive Committee):<br />
- James Belden, james.belden@s<strong>and</strong>yhookpromise.org<br />
- Tom Bittman, <strong>to</strong>m.bittman@s<strong>and</strong>yhookpromise.org<br />
- Rob Cox, rob.cox@s<strong>and</strong>yhookpromise.org<br />
- Tim Makris, tim.makris@s<strong>and</strong>yhookpromise.org<br />
- Lee Shull, lee.shull@s<strong>and</strong>yhookpromise.org<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Promise is a newly <strong>for</strong>med national grass-roots organization based in New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, Connecticut. Following the tragic shootings at<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Elementary School, that <strong>to</strong>ok the lives of twenty young children <strong>and</strong> six educa<strong>to</strong>rs on December 14, 2012, a group of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong><br />
citizens joined <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> support those in their community affected by the tragedy <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> enlist all Americans in national dialogue <strong>to</strong> seek<br />
out <strong>and</strong> advocate <strong>for</strong> comprehensive solutions <strong>and</strong> action <strong>to</strong> make our country safer from similar acts of violence.<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Promise is comprised of two nonprofit corporations – S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Promise Foundation, which is in the process of applying <strong>for</strong><br />
its recognition as a section 501(C)(3) organization <strong>and</strong> S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Action Fund, a section 501(C)(4) advocacy organization.<br />
Our Foundation <strong>funds</strong> will be directed in this priority order: <strong>families</strong> directly affected (including services, like counseling), broader<br />
community impacts (including counseling <strong>for</strong> children at S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School that day, first responders <strong>and</strong> teachers, <strong>and</strong> possibly other<br />
community ef<strong>for</strong>ts such as a memorial), education on the issues surrounding violence in our communities, <strong>and</strong> advocacy once we've<br />
identified actions <strong>to</strong> reduce violence in our communities. We will also coordinate with other <strong>funds</strong> based on the 12/14 tragedy <strong>to</strong> ensure the<br />
most efficient <strong>and</strong> effective use of <strong>funds</strong><br />
Strides <strong>for</strong> S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> 5K Race<br />
nemetherin@gmail.com<br />
mtbeitel@gmail.com<br />
Contacts: Erin Nemeth, Max Beitel<br />
The New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Alumni Fund – New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Rotary Fund<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Alumni Fund, P.O. Box 3217 New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>alumnifund.org<br />
The New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Rotary S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School Fund<br />
P.O. Box 263, New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> ctrotary.org/S<strong>and</strong>y<strong>Hook</strong>SchoolFund.cfm
The Taun<strong>to</strong>n Press – New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Children <strong>and</strong> Families Fund<br />
www.taun<strong>to</strong>n.com/s<strong>and</strong>y_hook/<br />
To make a donation use link – https://npo1.network<strong>for</strong>good.org./Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1006210<br />
Fairfield County Community Foundation (non-profit 501c(3))<br />
383 Main Avenue Norwalk, <strong>CT</strong> 06851-1543<br />
Tel #: 203-750-3200<br />
e-mail info@ fccfoundation.org<br />
www.fcccfoundation.org<br />
Mission: To help with the ongoing needs of the New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> community. The fund is, in part, a memorial <strong>to</strong> the victims; it is also an affirmation<br />
of the importance of <strong>families</strong> in New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> <strong>and</strong> surrounding areas. The Roman family <strong>and</strong> The Taun<strong>to</strong>n press have made gifts <strong>to</strong> establish this<br />
fund at the Foundation. The fund will have an advisory committee that will consist of family, company <strong>and</strong> community representatives, who<br />
will direct support where it will have the most lasting impact.<br />
FCCP Contact: Karen R. Brown VP of Programs, 203-750-3203,<br />
Contact: Sarah Roman<br />
C: 203-545-5233<br />
rahrfam5@gmail.com<br />
The First Annual Charlotte Bacon Act of Kindness Award<br />
www.New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>Kindness.org<br />
new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>kindness@yahoo.com<br />
Charlotte Bacon Kindness Fund<br />
2 Old Farm Hill Road<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
Mission: All profits of Act of Kindness Award will be donated <strong>to</strong> a non-profit 501c(3). See website <strong>for</strong> submissions of Kindness contest rules<br />
Tim Gagnon – Artwork Designer – Police Emblem Flagpole, Flag at at Half Mast<br />
Titusville, FL<br />
e-mail: Kscartist@aol.com<br />
cell 321-720-8447<br />
wants <strong>to</strong> have Police Hall of Fame <strong>to</strong> sell emblems <strong>to</strong> police Depts. Around country <strong>to</strong> raise a few thous<strong>and</strong> dollars as well as wants <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>for</strong>mally sign over rights of the design <strong>to</strong> New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong><br />
Tom Draper, MD <strong>and</strong> Family – Sidewalks Main Street <strong>to</strong> S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> <strong>and</strong> 26 Benches Fund<br />
203-426-4416<br />
Town of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong><br />
+ New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Social Services First Responders@ S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong>)<br />
make checks payable <strong>to</strong> Town of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> – First Responders<br />
3 Main Street New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
Contact: Ann Benore 203-270-4330<br />
+ Parks <strong>and</strong> Rec Department – Park Gift Fund<br />
www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>-ct.gov. Click on Parks <strong>and</strong> Rec <strong>to</strong> give online<br />
3 Main Street New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
Contact – Amy Mangold<br />
+ S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Private Purpose Trust Fund<br />
3 Primrose Street<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
Contact: Bob Tait – Finance Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
+ S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> Special Revenue Trust Fund (<strong>for</strong> public purposes)<br />
3 Primrose Street<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
Contact: Robert Tait – Finance Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
UConn Memorial Scholarship Fund – S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School Memorial Scholarship Fund<br />
Texting 50555 with “uconn new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>”<br />
www.friends.uconn.edu/s<strong>and</strong>yhook<br />
UConn Foundation 2390 Alumni Drive Unit 3206 S<strong>to</strong>rrs, <strong>CT</strong> 06269-3206<br />
Mission: Support college cost <strong>for</strong> any sibling of those lost on December 14, 2012<br />
Contact: Deidre Goodrich 800-486-6801<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Donor Relations
United Way – S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School Support Fund<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School Support Fund c/o New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Savings Bank 39 Main Street<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
www.new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>.uwwesternct.org<br />
www.nsbonline.com<br />
800-461-0672<br />
contact: Pat Kinney<br />
203-792-5330 ext. 248<br />
pkinney@gbpr.com<br />
We Are New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong><br />
www.wearenew<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>.org<br />
Administered by The New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Scholarship Association ( A non-profit scholarship association of 75 years)<br />
www.wearenew<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>.org<br />
Facebook – We Are New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong><br />
Mission: We have established the We Are New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Memorial Scholarship <strong>to</strong> honor those lives taken at S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong>. Our goal is simple, <strong>to</strong><br />
support the ef<strong>for</strong>ts of graduating seniors from New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> with annual scholarships of $26,000. Our hope is <strong>to</strong> continue these scholarships<br />
annually, <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> award more than one scholarship per year. The We Are New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Memorial Scholarship is being administered by<br />
the New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Scholarship Association, Inc., a federally recognized 501c(3) since 1963<br />
Also: We Are New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> shirts<br />
100% of the net proceeds support the We Are New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Memorial Scholarship<br />
Contact: Kyle Lyddy klyddy@amplitudemarketing.com<br />
WE ARE NEWTOWN (Bumper Stickers)<br />
Sam Mihailoff<br />
P.O. Box 244<br />
54 Lakeview Terrace<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06482<br />
e-mail smshct@charter.net<br />
203-426-0315<br />
checks made payable <strong>to</strong> “WE ARE NEWTOWN”<br />
Western Connecticut State University - music scholarship <strong>to</strong> honor memory of Ana Grace Marquez-Greene<br />
Office of Institutional Advancement<br />
181 White Street Danbury, <strong>CT</strong> 06810<br />
www.wesu.edu/ia/greene-scholarship-asp<br />
Contact: Paul Steinmetz 203-837-9805<br />
e-mil steinmetzp@wcsu.edu
Ana Grace Fund<br />
www.anagracefund.com<br />
P.O. Box 3332<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
Contact: Jason Farrell<br />
860-869-4622<br />
Ana Grace Marquez-Greene Therapy Fund<br />
Outpatient Clinic/Family Therapy Institute<br />
Klingberg Family Centers 370 Linwood Street, New Britain, <strong>CT</strong> 06052<br />
Or<br />
Artists’ Collective 1200 Albany Avenue, Hart<strong>for</strong>d, <strong>CT</strong> 06112<br />
Western Connecticut State University – Scholarship Fund in Memory of Anne Grace Marquez-Greene<br />
http://secure.diamondmindinc.com/wcsu/memorial.php<br />
Anne Marie Murphy - Autism Speaks 1060 State Road 2 nd Floor Prince<strong>to</strong>n, NJ 08540<br />
Tel # 212-252-8584<br />
Memorial Fund <strong>for</strong> the Memory of Ann Marie Murphy<br />
Glen R. Atkinson Scholarship Fund, Inc.<br />
Michael Grillo<br />
203-994-0290<br />
mgrillo@cidra.com<br />
The Benjamin Wheeler Fund<br />
This fund was established by the parents of Francine Wheeler’s music students spearheaded by Sarah Baroody, <strong>for</strong><br />
David <strong>and</strong> Francine Wheeler, in honor of their son, Benjamin.<br />
Donate directly <strong>to</strong>: The Benjamin Wheeler Fund, c/o New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Savings Bank, 39 Main St., New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470.<br />
Ben’s Lighthouse Fund<br />
www.benslighthousefund.org or<br />
www.trinityendowmentfund.org<br />
Contact: Rick Haylon Fund Chairman<br />
203-577-9774<br />
rhaylon@charter.net or trinityendowmentfund@gmail.com<br />
Mission: The fund creates a perpetual endowment <strong>to</strong> support children in the New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> community, in honor of the angels of /S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong><br />
Elementary School. It will specifically benefit the goals of promoting the long-term health of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>’s young people <strong>and</strong> <strong>families</strong> while<br />
nurturing a culture of non-violence <strong>and</strong> caring. It will do so by enabling the expansion of existing high quality programs run through Trinity<br />
Episcopal Church, located in the center of New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> <strong>and</strong> by facilitating the adoption or creation of new programming. The programs are<br />
open <strong>to</strong> every child <strong>and</strong> youth in New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> <strong>and</strong> surrounding communities. No church affiliation is required.<br />
Caroline Previdi The Toy chest c/o St. Rose of Lima Church 46 Church Hill Road New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
Catherine Hubbard – New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> animal Center P.O. box 475 New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06472<br />
Chase Kowalski Scholarship fund c/o Peoples Bank 470 Monroe Turnpike Monroe, <strong>CT</strong> 06468<br />
Charlotte Bacon – Christ the King Lutheran Church 85 Mount Pleasant Road New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
The First Annual Charlotte Bacon Acts of Kindness Award<br />
www.New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>Kindness.org<br />
new<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>kindness@yahoo.com<br />
Charlotte Bacon Kindness Fund<br />
2 Old Farm Hill Road<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
Mission: All profits of Act of Kindness Award will be donated <strong>to</strong> a non-profit 501(c)(3). See website <strong>for</strong> submissions of Kindness contest<br />
rules.<br />
Daniel Barden – United Way S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School Support New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Savings Bank, 39 Main Street New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
www.bardenfund.com<br />
Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung Memorial Fund<br />
Waterbury <strong>CT</strong> Federal Teachers Union<br />
W<strong>CT</strong>FCU 772 Straits Turnpike<br />
Middlebury, <strong>CT</strong> 06762 OR<br />
W<strong>CT</strong>FCU 24 Rowan Street Extension Danbury, <strong>CT</strong> 06811<br />
Tel # 800-922-2226 203-758-9500
Dylan’s Wings of Change<br />
Mission: Dylan’s Wings of Change is dedicated <strong>to</strong> provide support <strong>for</strong> children with autism <strong>and</strong> other special needs, committed <strong>to</strong> positive<br />
change <strong>for</strong> the future. The goal is <strong>to</strong> ensure that these children can access the services they require that enhance their ability <strong>to</strong> reach their<br />
personal potential <strong>and</strong> lead productive, fulfilling lives. Dylan’s Wings of Change is a project of the New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public<br />
charity that helps individuals seeking <strong>to</strong> foster change through charitable means. http://www.dylanhockley.com<br />
http://www.dylanhockley.com, http://www.crowdrise.com/WingsofChange/fundraiser/dylanswingsofchange<br />
Emilie Parker Memorial Fund<br />
PayPal brookebrothers @yahoo.com<br />
Emilie Parker Memorial P.O. Box 1275 Ogden, NJ 84412-2715<br />
Jesse McCord Lewis Memorial Fund<br />
http://jesselewismemorialfund.com/<br />
Mission: 100% of the proceeds from the Jesse Lewis Memorial Fund will go <strong>to</strong>ward JT Lewis's (Jesse's older brother) education <strong>and</strong> college<br />
tuition.<br />
Contact: jesselewismemorialfund@gmail.com<br />
Jessica Rekos Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 713, New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470<br />
Josephine Grace Gay –Joey’s Fund<br />
Doug Flutie’s Foundation <strong>for</strong> Autism (non-profit 501(c))<br />
P.O. Box 767<br />
Framingham, MA 01701<br />
http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/Donate-Joeys-Fund.asp<br />
203-540-2378<br />
Please specify “In Memory Of Josephine Gay<br />
Mission: We will not let this tragedy define her life. Instead, we will honor her inspiring <strong>and</strong> generous spirit…The proceeds of this fund will<br />
help <strong>families</strong> raising autistic children. It is our way of dealing with this pain <strong>and</strong> never letting go of her love.<br />
Mary Sherlack Memorial Fund<br />
Fairfield County Community Foundation<br />
383 Main Avneue<br />
Norwalk, <strong>CT</strong> 06851-1543<br />
Tel: 203-750-3200<br />
e-mail info@fccfoundation.org<br />
www.fccfoundation.org<br />
Noah Pozner Memorial Fund<br />
Congregation Adath Israel, P.O. Box 623 Newtwon, <strong>CT</strong> 06470 – For the Family of Noah Pozner<br />
Noah Ark of Hope Fund – eventbrite.com<br />
United Way of Western <strong>CT</strong> – S<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Hook</strong> School Support Fund<br />
New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Memorial Fund<br />
Olivia Engel Memorial Fund/Friends of Engel Family Fund<br />
www.facebook.com/friends of the Engel family fund<br />
The Grace McDonnell Memorial Fund<br />
Fairfield County Community Foundation 383 Main Aveneue Norwalk, <strong>CT</strong> 06851-1543<br />
Tel # 203-750-3200<br />
e-mail: info@fccfoundation.org<br />
www.fccfoundation.org<br />
Contact: Maddy Thal<br />
The James R. Mattioli Memorial Fund c/o New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong> Savings Bank, 39 Main Street New<strong><strong>to</strong>wn</strong>, <strong>CT</strong> 06470
Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Leigh So<strong>to</strong> Memorial Fund <strong>for</strong> Education<br />
www.vickiso<strong>to</strong>memorial.com our family web site <strong>for</strong> Vicki, 100% of proceeds <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> scholarships in her name <strong>for</strong> students going<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the field of education. PO Box 411, 411 Barnum Ave. Strat<strong>for</strong>d, <strong>CT</strong>. 06614. We are awaiting 501-3C status.