Sandy Hook Promise Foundation

The kind people at Sandy Hook Promise work tirelessly to prevent gun violence from many angles- education, awareness, and legislative policy. They are constantly evolving their approach to meet the moment and address the epidemic of gun violence. Their educational and crisis management programs are incredibly effective. They continue to save lives and enable at risk children to receive the help they need. SHP makes sure that no one affected by gun violence is overlooked or forgotten, and while the scourge of gun violence may ebb and flow in media headlines, Sandy Hook Promise never pauses their work. We are so fortunate to have such a hardworking organization focusing on the safety of our children. I appreciate that Sandy Hook promise has a place for anyone who wants to volunteer their time and efforts- whether helping a local school adopt “Start with Hello,” providing guidance on reaching out to your legislators, or taking part in gun violence awareness initiatives, among many other actions, SHP offers so many ways for concerned individuals to step up. It’s a beautiful community to be a part of and illuminates a meaningful way to channel tragedy into an enduring positive movement for the good of humanity.

After the shooting in Uvaldi I went searching for an organization to donate money in support. I was so impressed with the work SHP was doing I became an active volunteer. Their multifaceted approach to preventing school violence/shootings is making a real difference!

The birth of Sandy Hook Promise took form after the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The organization exemplifies the mission "to create a culture engaged in preventing shootings, violence and other harmful acts in schools." Action involves adults and youth in hands-on, highly successful efforts to change violence to empowerment. SHP's Know the Signs programs for students and educators aim to prevent killings and build social stability in schools. Start with Hello for students in Elementary and Middle/High Schools directly stir positive youth action. Safety initiatives activate students and school personnel -- Say Something to a Trusted Adult and the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System. Data supports the well-researched approach. Evidence shows that SHP prevented 16 planned school shootings and countless acts of violence.

I count myself among the more than 23 million that continue to come forward for training. Sandy Hook Promise enriches my spirit as an educator and community activist. On December 14, 2012, an English teacher at Masuk High School in the town of Monroe, CT, that's located under 10 miles from Sandy Hook, I experienced a school Lock Down. A short time hence, I found Sandy Hook Promise and the love that emerged after the horrors of that infamous day. The healing goes on. I benefit as a Sandy Hook Promise Leader (SHPL) through SHP's focus on awareness, empowerment and gun safety legislation. Each SHPL challenge I'm given as a leader is a reminder that I am part of the transformation. My sorrow and anger washes with a higher purpose.

Sandy Hook Promise spreads love through open hearted, evidence-based participation in gun violence prevention; kind, positive schools; and youth mental health. Relentless dedication to activate youth, intergenerational volunteers, educators and communities inspires SHP.

Sandy Hook Promise is an incredible organization. Their work to prevent gun violence is evidence based and data driven so everything they do is backed by research, and I saw the positive affects when I implemented their programs with my own students. As a public school educator at an elementary and middle school, I used the “Start With Hello” week last year and it was incredible. The resources included lessons on social isolation, empathy building, trusting adults, and more! The activities were so engaging and the lessons & message actually stuck.
These programs and so many more are all great examples of how Sandy Hook Promise utilizes the information and funds they have to get to the root causes of violence. I can already see how their organization will have a lifelong positive affect for year & years to come.

I just started working with the Sandy Hook Promise a few months ago.
As a Sandy Hook Promise Leader Volunteer, I learned that the mission of Sandy Hook Promise is to “educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities”
There are various courses that can be used to help the administration, teachers, and students learn what the Sandy Hook Promise is all about, one of which is to “know the signs”.
I have been in touch with a local school district and the Superintendent responded right away! I will be working with a counselor who works with the students.
I am very excited to work with the Sandy Hook Promise program so I can help making the Sandy Hook Mission become a reality.

Sandy Hook Promise is an organization that is trustworthy and action oriented. This is one of the few organizations in the country that is actively working to stop senseless gun violence, and other forms of violence. Their violence prevention programs are being implemented in schools and other youth organizations around the country. They worked with lawmakers to craft the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act 2022 and it passed. To date their programs were instrumental in preventing 16 planned school shootings and 284 acts of violence with a weapon. Additionally, 700 confirmed lives were saved with crisis intervention. This is a proactive organization made up of people who sincerely care about changing the culture of violence in America and are willing to work hard to create that change.

The Sandy Hook Promise Foundation's focus on identifying warning signs, the SAVE Promise Clubs, and the Say Something program immediately resonated with me. I was particularly moved by SHP's commitment to protecting children and the practical training they offer to schools and communities. These programs give me hope for the future.

One of the most important reasons I continue to support and believe in Sandy Hook Promise is that they make a difference to communities and students. Their annual report, referred to as an Impact Report, says it all. . . whether it be the millions of youth and adults empowered by their violence prevention programs, or the planned school shootings that have been averted, or the thousands of suicides and mental health crises that have been intervened in. And they continue to expand their evidence-informed programs to have even greater reach. Sandy Hook Promise is an organization that matters in all of our lives!

I had been contributing to the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation for several years, and I had read about SHP Promise Leaders and what they did to support their communities, but it was an op-ed written by a former law enforcement officer in which he described what an AR-15 style rife could do that was my call to action. As I sat in the safety of my living room, I couldn't imagine what it would be like being in a room with an armed assailant, knowing that my next breath could be my last. That op-ed was my call.to action.
The next day I completed the online application to become a Promise Leader. My application was accepted, and after completing the SHP Promise Leader training, I began my work advocating for responsible gun safety legislation and educating people, including friends and family members, in my community about suicide prevention, inclusion and diversity programs what signs to be aware of that might indicate someone might be getting ready in to harm themselves or someone else.
As a Promise Leader I have also had the opportunity to meet with local community school and law enforcement officials as well as my state representative and state senator. I try to educate them about SHP and what SHP can do to help address issues of gun safety and gun violence in the community.
Becoming a Promise Leader has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. I am proud to be a part of a nationwide group of people who believe as I do,that we must stop the epidemic of gun violence in our country and in our communities. It is a challenge, but one I accept every day.

I'm a CCAGV member, 78 years old and Vietnam vet. who has contributed to SH Promise and written anti-gun op-eds in CT newspapers.
I've also been in contact with Chris Murphy's office to express my views on the need for much greater gun control.
My colleague and friend Steve Volpini have tried to get a speaker for a group (Castle Craig Learning Center) and I'm also asking for a SH parent to talk to another group of retirees in Meriden (Y's Men).
To date we've been unable to get a response. I think this would be a wonderful way to spread the word and give a very personal and emotional story about the horrors of gun violence in the US.
Thank you. Paul Scollan prs19046@gmail.com

Sandy Hook Promise is doing AMAZING things and most importantly saving lives!!! After that tragic day I vowed to myself that I would in some way help those families. I have been involved with the organization since inception working with my local community to have people sign "The Promise". In 2015, I channeled my running and was selected for the first Sandy Hook Promise Marathon Team. Following the first year I then became a volunteer coach for the team working to assist teammates race preparation as we all work to raise funds and spread awareness. I am honored to be involved in such a critical agenda with Sandy Hook Promise as we all work to bring the life saving programs to schools and communities so events can be prevented and help obtained.

Sandy Hook Promise is an organization that unifies people from all walks of life with the shared purpose of empowering our students and citizens to prevent violence in our schools and communities. Their no-cost ‘Know the Signs’ programs are proven to save lives. Their Say Something Anonymous reporting system is the gold standard on the market, and they don’t charge schools a dime to implement.

If you want to empower students to look out for one another in a more inclusive environment, know the signs of someone in crisis who may want to harm themselves or others, have a trusted adult to turn to and access to a 24/7/365 anonymous system with trained crisis counselors ready to help them, contact www.sandyhookpromise.org today!

This is a very vigilant group who dedicate their lives to protecting our children by using programs that bring awareness to the problem we are facing in America. They use a lot of different platforms to fight for our children’s safety by petitioning for policies to be put in place for better gun control laws. We need these people and many more to continue to fight against these acts of violence and the need to change current laws in place.

Anand Dharawat peaceful nonviolent Hindu Brahmin VEGETARIAN preacher&MORE.
Please read all&absorb. Truth is simple. No need to complicate it.

Sandy Hook Promise is one of a few anti-gun groups I work with and one of many groups with a cause that I work with or try to counsel.

Despite all having good intentions, I dont see any real progress in any of their movements, but I have noticed a near universal disregard of the truths I have shared that I will briefly share here.

First of all, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Second, hypocrisy wont work. Some antigun groups have leaders or members who own guns. That means were not being clear about how much of a danger guns are or any gun is. Theres no such thing as a responsible gun owner, and no way any gunowner or maker can make sure their gun doesnt get into the wrong hands at any time. But Im not one of those idiots who has some mental image of what the right or wrong hands are for holding a gun. All hands are the wrong hands for holding a gun.

This also isnt about whether anyone has a mental health diagnosis. So many people are undiagnosed for so many things, but even that is not the point. Any person wanting to use or possess any type of gun already has a mental illness and evil in them. At this point, today, 9/14/23, Ill also even go so far as to say that any person who is okay with, or does not have a problem with, the existence of any guns anywhere in USA or anywhere else, also has a serious mental problem.

Standards are changing as the world changes. Some people think they have to keep up with the evil billionaires to make a mark, meaning they are trying to turn greed into a virtue. But in reality, as the monopoly $ goes from 100,000 to a million to a billion to a trillion, and theyre still not satisfiied, you have to learn to get rid of sinful things and not chase material things. A gun is just a childish, weak, pathetic, limp toy that overgrown babies play with, wreaking havoc, the same way the billionaires wreak havox when they play with their corporations. Same limp players, similar devastating results.

So, as I mix with groups and individuals, I give them solutions that solve the issue they care about or cause they want to fight for, but my solution also solves the other problems in their life, and even more than that. Sound too good to be true? Not at all but people are too selfish to make the changes I suggest in order to stop guns, heal illness, stop climate change, cure depression or suicidality, or so many other issues.

Point blank, eating meat fish and eggs is evil and was ALWAYS wrong. Eating meat violates all religions. I can give many examples, but mostly USA has Christian or maybe Jewish residents, so the Bible teaches you to be vegetarian. But, it was ignored. .which is why we have so many more problems now. So many people assuming what they are doing is right just because they saw other people doing it. But, in reality, Jewish or Christian, all your leaders or followers eating meat, all DEAD WRONG. Then you suddenly want to eat Muslim halal food and pretend God told you its ok to eat his children. Ill tell you what, animals are the kids that the Gods in the heavens are crying over when they get killed.

As far as the humans, whether Jewish Christian, Muslim, white or black, etc, you all kill each other every day. What is there to cry for? Then your comfort food is to eat a murdered animal to make you feel better? Impossible.

Eating meat is murder. You paid for a psycho to trap these animals in a room while they have to watch and hear their family get tortured and killed while they wait for their turn . You think what happened to the animal on the way to your plate has no impact on what happens to your mind? I still dont know if the bigger psycho is the one who does the killing or all the others who contract out their killings to different coconspirators, sometimes Mcdonalds, sometimes delivery, sometimes you pay more at a restaurant, or maybe you pick it up dead from your fellow psycho at the supermarket

Violence begets violence. Even if they wash off the blood, you cant wash away the sins that attached when you kill Gods innocent animals. When Sandy Hook happened, it still got a reaction out of me. Now, in 2023, after all these shootings that happen practically daily, how can you people not look deeper at yourselves and improve yourselves, not just once, but over and over again?

Having murdered animals inside your home or your belly is a magnet for suffering and violence. Have you not made the connection yet? Of course, gun makers are the problem, but it doesnt stop there. A meateater can kill you with a knife or hit you with a car. Even worse, all of you are sick and dying fast and slow with meat in you.

Meat is the root cause of all suffering. It is a family addiction leading to all other addictions. The best you can say is that youve done it for years and that it tastes good to you Some people do drugs for years, thinking that if they didnt die so far, it must be ok. But is that really the case? And are you really ready to let yourself and others, many others, suffer and die because it tastes good to you? Seems selfish and pathetic

Bottom line is, this is a solution that works. Nobody elses ideas work. You just want to point fingers at others and tell them to change. And they all do the same. Round and round we go. Look within. Theres a lot more you could do everyday, improving yourself, instead of getting someone else to do as you say. As Gandhi said, be the change you wish to see in the world. Gandhi was a vegetarian.

I am Anand Dharawat, a peaceful, nonviolent Hindu Brahmin VEGETARIAN preacher&MORE. 99% of people are not peaceful or nonviolent in any way shape or form. I dont care what they pretend. You may not have just killed someone, but you could at any moment. White or black, young or old, male or female, a meateater is just evil. Even if youre in a good mood, that just means you have no remorse over the killing youve done. Plus, youre a coconspirator in all the animal killings, all human killings, etc.

Lets not forget about the world hunger and climate change. If nobody ate meat, there would be no world hunger. We also wouldnt have these climate change issues. So many problems would be solved, if you just stop eating meat. But, selfish people just ignore and keep up their sinning...and you pay later. I dont talk just to talk. Im doing Gods work here. Those who ignore me have major debts waiting for them. I just give the warnings. Its not my problem. So many groups, whenever I can give feedback, I take my time. We will see who obeys

Eating meat is not natural. Humans simply arent designed to eat meat. We dont have fangs and claws or a short, 4 foot intestine to quickly expel rotting meat. Our intestines are over 20 feet long, and meat rots in you for months. We also dont have sharp incisor teeth like carnivores. We have flat molars for grinding plants sideways.

I shouldnt have to give any references to help anyone stop eating meat. It should be a common sense, instinctual thing that a good-hearted person jumps to do. Giving quotes can help, but if a person just wants to doubt them or argue with them, then their evil heart was just looking for an excuse to keep killing.

Anyway, please read a book called The Higher Taste. Its a small $3 book, also available for free online harekrishna.com This book tells you all the moral, religious, anatomical, environmental, social and health reasons why humans arent designed to eat meat and what problems it causes worldwide. It also gives you photos and recipes of cuisine from all over the world, and where to get meat alternatives and ethnic ingredients. It is listed as a cookbook online, but it is NOT just a cookbook.

Many Hindu scriptures tell us to not eat meat, but Hinduism birthed Catholicism and I can give some easy Bible quotes.

Genesis chapter 1 verses 28/29/30
Genesis chapter 9 verses 4/5
Leviticus chapter 11 whole chapter 11 especially end verses 41/42/43/44/45/46/47
Book of Acts chapter 15 verses 27/28/29

Genesis chapter 3
Exodus chapter 15

How about

Thou Shalt Not Kill

How can you argue with that?

Devils tell me the New Testament says it was ok to eat meat after the flood. Even if this was true, now in 2023, were back to the truth of Genesis chapter 1. First chapter, first book of the Bible. If you dont pass first grade, you dont advance.

Sandy Hook was elementary school kids. I gave my warnings since then. I was ignored. Now its only getting worse. Im told you could flip through any Bible or Koran and find excuses to go to war or enslave people, maybe even rape women. At the end of the day, humans have been passing along these books. And humans with meat in them have lots of evil and can hardly be trusted. Which is why kids are considered innocent. So we have Genesis chapter 1. Who are these people quoting New Testament or Koran when NONE of you even understand Genesis chapter 1?

Hear me clear. I dont care if you play with Bible or Koran. I dont care if youre black or white. You may think youre great while those others are the filth of the Earth. To me, youre all the same. A meateater is a devil, a rapist, a baby killer, etc. These arent just inflammatory words. Learn what happens to the animals. Then youll see PART of the sin you partake in. Watch a slaughterhouse video. Will meat still taste good to you?

We will see.

Stopping meateating solves a lot more than school shootings. But, everyone has to be vegetarian. 100% vegetarian. No meat no fish no eggs, no animal rennet, no animal gelatin, no breads cakes cookies sweets with eggs. Instead of waiting for others to change, keep improving yourself.

I will say, there are no shortcuts, excuses, exemptions, exceptions, or substitutions when it comes to everyone being 100% vegetarian. As I say, you cant be half pregnant.

Killing ONE animal is WORSE than YOUR KID being killed...OK???

I enjoyed spreading awareness on the topic that Congress has an issue addressing and I also enjoyed that are many people willing to do same.

Sandy Hook Promise is a targeted and successful charity that has measurably saved multiple hundreds of lives by exposing the signs that a vulnerable individual is planning to hurt others. They promote common sense when it comes to gun safety, like ways to keep guns from falling into the wrong hands. I once seriously thought about hurting others, but I marched to the hospital instead and received effective treatment in the form of medicine and redirection of my life. I discovered Sandy Hook Promise and soon became a part of the cause. We measurably prevent and protect children from serious violence. We have never stopped and will not stop until gun violence against children is obsolete.

Research based non profit that is empowering people to make a real difference in our communities and do better for our kids.

I decided to become a Promise Leader at Sandy Hook Promise a few months ago. This charity has prevented multiple school shootings and saved countless lives in that process. As someone who is still attending high-school it can be a scary experience to go to public school in America because of issues like gun violence. Having an organization that provides a safe space to report concerns is extremely useful. Not only does it provide this but Sandy Hook Promise also provides information about gun violence and why it’s important to prevent. They have fundraisers to donate money to causes that help save lives from gun violence. Sandy Hook Promise is an extremely useful charity run by wonderful people and it’s an important organization to be apart of.

I am so grateful I found Sandy Hook Promise. After the horror at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde TX, I desperately needed to do something, take some action to help stop this madness. Sandy Hook Promise gave me hope and made me realize I am not helpless and I am not alone. Together we can work to make a safe world for all of our precious children. Thank you Sandy Hook Promise.

As a veteran teacher, I know firsthand the impact of gun violence on schools and school safety policies. Perhaps more importantly, I know the impact on students; the emotional and academic toll it takes. That’s why I joined Sandy Hook Promise as a sponsor for their Say Something program. At a times when I have felt helpless to make change as an individual, being a part of Sandy Hook Promise has equipped me and my students with ways to effect change in the ways that matter most in the places that matter most: actual schools. Since the birth of first child last year, my drive for this work has taken on even more meaning in my life. Once again, Sandy Hook Promise has provided outlets for me to channel my energies and resources in a truly meaningful and effective way. I am more motivated than ever before to take up this cause. While the politicization of gun violence can feel daunting and demoralizing for teachers, I know I’m supported and can be part of the solution as a member of Sandy Hook Promise.

Assault weapons and high capacity magazine ban? Sure. Raise the minimum age for purchase? Absolutely. Enhanced background checks, purchase waiting periods? For sure.
But while we (continue) to wait for gov’t to bury politics and do their jobs, there is something WE THE PEOPLE can do? We can learn to recognize the signs of violent threat, and what to do about them. SHP can do that—SO DO THAT!
Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

I just started volunteering for The Sandy Hook Promise. I love the work they do to help educate communities on signs of possible gun violence and how to prevent not only gun violence but also bullying from a young age. They have very well thought out programs for schools and communities to use. It has been extremely easy and meaningful to volunteer for them.

I, along with millions of others, was horrified by the Sandy Hook murders.
I heard a mom speak at You can Do It conference at Javetts center. I was so moved by her talk and her book, I have been dedicated to your cause ever since. Keep up the good work.

I was moved to join Sandy Hook Promise after the latest tragedy resulting in the loss of children once again.
This group has done much to raise awareness of gun violence and ways to prevent it by promoting education and mental health awareness in all communities. I hope to be of service and help change things for the better.

I work in a school. We spend a lot of time and effort making it a safe environment for everyone. SHPs Know the Signs program is one of the tools in our toolbox. I also appreciate their work to pass common sense gun safety laws.

Sandy Hook Promise does amazing work, and I am honored to be a volunteer! It is unfortunate that we are uneasy sending our kids to school. Schools should be a safe place! Gun violence is preventable. Sandy Hook Promise volunteers are committed to doing all we can to educate and prevent gun violence. SHP also makes sure those lives lost are not forgotten!

Sandy Hook Promise makes it very easy to help the community. They are extremely organized, and I have been able to learn more about gun laws and what needs to be done through them. Keep up the amazing work!

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I currently voluteer for Sandy Hook Promise because they work to make our schools and communities safer by offering free programs to schools as well as supporting commonsense gun laws (not taking away guns). Their "Start With Hello Program" helps students reach out to peers who may feel isolated. They also have an anonymous reporting system for students to report suspicious activities to help prevent someone causing harm to themselves or others. Students also have the opportunity to create their own student club thereby empowering students themselves to create a safer environment. SHP provides all the materials for these activities totally free to schools.

Sandy Hook, through its surveys, takes seriously suggestions offered by donors and the public to help create innovative ways to reduce violence in our schools. As one who has supported SHP from its inception, I have been humbled by the founders’ perseverance in understanding how to protect America’s children from gun violence in our schools, in our communities and at home. This organization is special, honest, transparent and deeply compassionate.

This organization is deeply committed to gun law reform and I feel honored to be a part of their action plans.

With the most recent shooting in Uvalde, I found myself wanting to help somehow but not quite sure what to do. I am so happy that I found this organization. They have so many tools and ways that we can help. I’m in the process now to try to get one of the programs, “Start with Hello” at my children’s school. If we all join together, if all the parents that want to help do, we can make a difference.

I am a volunteer for Sandy Hook Promise. Their work is great!! They work so very very hard in trying to get a handle on gun control. There are too many people that can get access to guns that don't need to be. Evil people are killing innocent people down in cold blood and ruining lives. And look at all the little children's lives that have been taken. Those poor little babies just gone in an instant without a second thought. They had their whole lives ahead of them but no some delusional person had to take that away from them and their families. So I ask you to please everyone do your part to help get gun control stopped. Donate today, write your Congress. It takes all of us to stand together to stop gun control. The shooting of innocent people. The next time it could be you or your family member. Thank you and God bless❤

Glenda

While my wife and I were walking back to our car after Saturday’s March for Our Lives we were behind four young people who probably were not yet high school aged. They were comparing this event to others they had attended. My first reaction was shock that these young people had a frame of reference to be able to compare like events. My second thought was to apologize to them which I decided was improper. I am a baby boomer who was born in the late 1940’s into an America described be one positive and superlative adjective after another. We have failed to pass along the promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to our children’s generation who have to live with concern that their children will be safe as we have done worse with our grandchildren’s generation who can compare one gun safety gathering to another. Senator Cornyn of Texas said this last week that they had the 60 votes to pass some legislation. Let’s hope that holds after the gun lobbies exert their pressure on the senators. We do not live in a country where any meaningful segment of society thinks that mass shootings in schools, stores and malls, places of worship, social gatherings and other public events are an acceptable occurrence. Even if we can take one step as a nation to control this madness it might just lead to another and… I would urge you to take a look at the variety of ways that you could become involved and support Sandy Hook Promise that we can stop the madness and move back to a safer place to live and pass along.

The work of Sandy Hook Promise is so important and exactly what is needed in the world that we live in today. Sandy Hook Promise is dedicated to keeping children safe by reducing the number of children who are impacted by gun violence. The impact that Sandy Hook Promise has is so powerful because it is all based on education, awareness, and strategies formed from research. Sandy Hook Promise allows for open conversations surrounding gun violence which is needed since ignoring the problem would prevent action from happening.

I was hopping to get more involved locally but all they wanted from me was money not any action locally. I have lost some one and get active but no.

I joined after the Uvalde shooting in 2022. I kept saying enough is enough but I never did anything actionable. I hope joining sandy hook process will help me to do that now.

Sandy Hook Promise is a national non-profit that makes a positive and impactful difference in the lives of children. Amongst other things, this non-profit provides schools and communities with educational resources that can aid in the reduction of gun-related violence in our schools and communities.

They are great at spreading the message of education and gun reform. They have sensible action items that everyone can do to help. I support Sandy Hook Promise.

Amazing people and a great cause. This is for the safety and security for our youth.

SHP (Sandy Hook Promise) is working restlessly to stop gun violence in U.S. schools. Constitutional rights are important, yet when they’re causing carnage everywhere we go, it’s time to reign in those rights.

Mass shootings in schools, churches, grocery stores, movie theaters, parks and countless other places are robbing us of our precious loved ones and security. It’s absurd how many mass shootings there are in this country; many of which receive only “local” news coverage. Are we truly aware of how many mass shootings there are, and do we understand the true impact?

I donate my time, talents, and treasure to SHP so that children can feel safe in school, to enable them to be educated, competent adults.

SHP is raising awareness of the impacts to families whose children are murdered, to our communities, to children that return to their schools with continued fear of being the next statistic, and to congresswomen and men who can act. The organization is taking real action to make our schools safe for our beloved children.

Having a little one myself this organization is so incredibly important to me. I hope we can make a difference so that no other children, parents, families have to go through this. We need change now, and SHP makes me hopeful for that.

This organization supports education in our schools and communities. I’m in awe of all the support they provide!

I happily and proudly take a stand with Sandy Hook Promise to work towards a day where school shootings are a a thing of the past. In the past, I used the "Start with Hello" program with my upper elementary and middle school students. Sandy Hook Promise sent us materials that made a strong impact on my students with awareness and the need to simply be kind. With Sandy Hook Promise's suppport, I was able to take steps to help my students to be mindful of the impact we make on the world around us daily. After teaching for 31 years in the state of Missouri, I retired. Now I am looking for and finding ways to advocate for teachers and children. Sandy Hook Promise has opened a door so I can continue to support schools so children have a safe enviroment to learn, leading to a better future for us all.

But once again, the devastating news of another school shooting has flooded the United States with sorrow. During my years of educating children, we would prepare students for emergencies such as tornados and fires. When intruder drills were added to the list, it became an entire new ballgame. No one should have to practice ways to save their life because of a school intruder. Now it has become a reality for children of all ages in schools. Where did we go wrong in society? Time after time we take a stand to put things into place with the hopes that this "school shooting" will be the last. Sandy Hook Promise provides opportunities for people to do work to continue taking a stand.

I became a Promise Leader the day after the Robb Elementary shooting. Before, I would talk to my legislators about the need for change and what can we do to protect children in schools. It breaks my heart that the response was always the need to protect Second Amendment rights taking precedent over the safety of people. I talked to legislators about the training the staff had during "back to school" workshops. We learned to barricade the doors, what to do if we were in the hallway, how to "zig zag" run on the playground to avoid being shot. Not once was it mentioned what would happen in legislation (state or federal) to make sure we never had to implement the things we learned. Instead, administration offered to send teachers to training so they could be armed during the school day. In the end, that didn't happen because it was so expensive for my tiny, rural school district to afford. At that time, I was very against bringing firearms into a school other than a school resource officer. Today, if it will save lives in a dire situation, then teachers must do what needs to be done. Once again, where did we go wrong?

In my retirement, I look forward to working with Sandy Hook Promise. I no longer have to teach kindergarteners how to be quiet while we practice being safe, in case an intruder comes in the building. My roll has changed. Through advocacy and providing information to educators from Sandy Hook Promise, I can do my part to continue to help make a difference. It is a fight well worth the time and vital. In my heart, I have to be an optimist. I travel life with the hope that another school shooting will not happen. I hope that we have learned from our mistakes. While being an optimist, I am realistic. There is so much work to be done. I am grateful for Sandy Hook Promise. They provide me a place to hang my "advocacy" hat and resources to make to things possible.

Such a worthy cause to protect us all from gun violence.

Sandy Hook Promise is doing great work to try to make changes in this country, and to end gun violence.

While my experience with SHP has just started, I'm impressed thus far by the groups efforts to help reduce gun violence. As a grandparent of 5 school age children, I worry everyday about school safety and the toll gun violence has taken on society. I'm also very mad at and disappointed in the lack of effort our elected officials have made to strengthen gun control laws. Significant changes are necessary and I believe this group has the drive, the resources, and the reasons to push politicians into taking actions.

Though I have not had direct experience with the massacre at SandyHook, I am a parent who feels the pain of the parents whose children died.
As a parent, grandparent, and great-grandparent i waver not for a moment to tell anyone I can that guns in the hands of unstable mentally incompetent persons is America’s demise. Guns such as AR15s are war weapons not needed in the hands of youth or anyone as a “second amendment right to carry.” The students and teachers killed at the hands of non caring murderers has taken innocent lives. Yes, I believe taking away assault rifles would have saved many lives. Sandy Hook I stand by you.

I am a new volunteer with the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation and I am really impressed with this organization! Their website is really easy to use, therefore, it's super easy and quick to make a difference! They also seem very organized, and send out ideas monthly to take action. I am excited to help end gun violence, and so grateful SHP has made it possible to be a part of positive change.

Sandy Hook Promise is an organization focused on gun safety. Created by the parents who lost children at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown CT in 2012, this organization is focused on preventing future episodes of gun violence.

SHP understands that it is not only about guns but also the humans who used them to wantonly kill innocent people. Their pillars include education, engagement, partnering, and advocacy and they take a logical, analytical, pragmatic approach to solving our national gun safety issue.

If there is to be change in how this country addresses gun violence, you can expect SHP to be at the forefront of the effort. Kudos to them for their unwavering commitment to making the necessary changes a reality.

I finally decided to make space in my life to be of service in the effort to enhance gun control in our state and country. Joining forces with Sandy Hood Promise has been so straightforward and easy. They are really good at helping me find ways to be of service that align with my skills and the amount of time I have.

As a parent, I believe the work being done by the Sandy Hook Promise is urgently needed. I make a monthly contribution to support their efforts to ensure the safety of our children.

As a new volunteer I’ve been asked to write a review of Sandy Hook Promise. After the shooting in Sandy Hook I posted on social media as much as possible hoping others would join in for a change. After a few weeks my posts were ignored so I went to a local awareness rally where people opposed to common-sense gun control showed up with rifles and holstered side-arms to intimidate our group. It worked. I was afraid to attend other rallies. After the shooting in Uvalde, Texas something in me broke. I can no longer be reasonable about the proliferation of guns in our country under the cover of second amendment rights. My anger, tears, thoughts and prayers have done nothing over the past ten years and so I reached out to SHP for volunteer opportunities because they know, first hand, the nightmare of losing a child to gun violence. Their mission is to End School Shootings And Create A Culture Change That Prevents Violence. Their simple intellectual statement, made without malice, attracted me because I want to be of service, if possible, to help shift the current political climate concerning common-sense gun control to a human rights issue in favor of the children of our country.
I went to my grandson’s eighth grade graduation yesterday. It was held in a grove of trees on a beautiful sunny day. I was gloriously happy, enjoying him and the other children as I watched them accept their diplomas. Mid-ceremony my stomach clenched when I realized we were sitting on an open campus.

A dedicated and meaningful group that is doing something so needed- working to protect children from gun violence.

NOONE....none should ever endure this hardship.....I'm so glad they are here to make a difference and We support this organization 100% ty

SHP is a focused and critical voice in the effort against gun violence and common sense gun control laws. Their educational programs are also well done and unfortunately much needed in this country. How did we get to this place when weapons of war are more important than Children’s lives? SHP is doing the work we all need to support!

My story is simple: I'm an ordinary middle-aged white woman who has no direct story with gun violence. I'm just sick and tired of the hypocritical gun rights politicians who care more about unborn children than living, breathing, memory- making children and adults. I decided to get involved because Sandy Hook Promise has an honorable legacy and opened the door for me to participate. I'm tired of doing of nothing. God help us to make real changes in our laws to remove gun violence from our country's story.
Kim E.

Thanks SHP for working to organize the work that needs to be done to help keep our kids safe from gun violence!! I think a lot of us want to “Do something“ but aren’t sure where to start. This group has taken the figuring out what to do out of the equation. Thanks!

They're onboarding process for new volunteers is so easy! I appreciate that they encourage folks to chip in on things they're passionate about AND have time to participate in. The mindfulness around burnout, even on a volunteer scope, is both realistic and considerate. Looking forward to working with SHP even more.

In my opinion, Sandy Hook Promise Foundation is an authentic Nonprofit, representing thousands of bereaved parents, family, and friends who have lost loved ones in mass shootings in the United States of America.

A retired elementary school teacher, I am also the sister of a murdered Catholic priest. He was a light in the Jackson, Tennessee community, and spread the love of God to many. I lost my brother to a prison escapee who went on a rampage, stealing and murdering innocent victims, one being a Memphis policeman. When my brother returned to his rectory after dinner, he was shot in the back of his head while entering the library.

Many gun related deaths occur with stolen weapons. The Second Amendment gives American citizens the right to bear arms. Many guns are not registered to a murderer. They are stolen and used to senselessly eradicate another human being's life. The Second Amendment was not written to support bearing arms to kill innocent victims. Guns in our nation are being used to wipe out scores of valuable human beings. Survivors' lives are changed forever; mourning lasts a lifetime. The pain of loss is palpable. Consider what Jesus said, "Those who live by the sword (weapon) die by the sword." Is this the kind of life you wish to live, perpetuating this heinous lie?

The hard work and dedication of us all will be the driving force of Change however it is critical to note that to purposely and shamefully neglect the core values of the American people is a force driving us closer and closer to the end of democracy and life itself. This organization has helped reassure many that hope for change is serious and well alive around the world.

I’ve been interacting with Sandy Hook Promise for just a short period of time, but their mission is critical and the resources they provide to try to combat gun violence in America are truly needed. More people should invest time in seeing what things they can do, even on a small scale. SHP makes it super easy to get involved. Check it out!

I am interested in being part of the solution to gun violence. I've been emotionally affected by each school shooting to the point that I need to be able to offer my ideas. First of all I believe violence starts sometimes as young as 3-or 4 yrs. I believe children need to be evaluated in preschool. Then have a program to start working with them, even before they go to Elementary school. I'm a preschool teacher working with a large amount of children. I see where we need to implement change using therapies, observations, and counseling for the parent as well as the child. I want people seriously changing the system within. I used to live in Boulder and was familiar with one of the victims that was killed. This is a new way of life, and people should apply new ways of working in the system. We can't just be stagnant. We need to grow and change with the times. I believe the organization in Sandy Hook is very sincere in wanting us to be better and change

I appreciate the efforts of SHP. As a volunteer Promise Leader, I am trying to throw a starfish to the sea. Thank you SHP all for your efforts!

It’s time for every person living in this county to take actions to stop the next mass shooting from happening, especially one that can take the lives from childrens as it has happened one too many times. Sandy Hook Promise provides the tools for both adults and kids alike to help identify and prevent another kid from provoking a tragedy.

A nonprofit doesn’t get any more genuine, impactful, or better than this one. As a parent I decided that I could no longer sit back and “hope” things get better. It feels great to be part of making that change we do desperately need

I found SHP following the Ulveda Texas murders. I felt powerless but knew I wanted to do something to help. I became excited when I reviewed the SHP program. It was multipronged, addressing gun control legislation, securing schools,
ments, illness and social isolation. When I read about their carefully structured social integration programs for school children, I knew I wanted to volunteer for this group. I had worked for 25 years on teaching social skills to children to help them integrate with their peers and replace negative behaviors. SHP has developed an online system in which volunteers can participate easily or decline when they cannot. I am looking forward to working with this group and doing my part, however small, to prevent more gun murders of school children.

Sandy Hook Promise is so important. Everyone should get to know all about SHP mad what they do. They have SO many recourses for all people and work to provide education that actually works to stop gun violence. I have learned so much from becoming a promise leader. I felt so helpless after all the shootings and felt like there was nothing I could do but SHP gives you tangible ways to push for policy and fight for against gun violence and for the children of our future. As a future teacher I am so thankful for the work they do. Because of SHP I am able to advocate on behalf of those who can’t. Thank you.

When I heard about all the innocent lives that was lost in such a premature and violent way I felt compelled and companionate to hep as much as I can.
I am against gun and violence and those two should never be used in a same sentence.
We need more protection and care for our kids and not lobbying for guns.
SHP makes a great job in delivering information and awareness in the American community. Stay strong!

As someone who has lost many people to gun violence, there is truly no other foundation that works so selflessly with victims families, survivors, & volunteers to make an impactful difference

I love everything they do and stand for! Sandy Hook Promise actually is willing to put the work in to change things on a community and legislative level.

Now, more than ever, this work is the most important way we can make a positive impact on American society and people. Thank you for all that you do.

Changing history for the better! So many wonderful opportunities to get involved!

My experience with this great organization has been wonderful so far. It's a way to educate your community on how to keep our children safe. It also gives you a way to be active in your community and in this day and age is more difficult to do with the computer screens. Many of us have grown distant and almost Even non-existent in our communities among the people that we live right next to. I urge all of you to get involved and be part of your community that you love so much.
Be part of the solution.
Don't be afraid to contact your local government and don't forget that they work for you. We hired them to protect us. We all need to let them know and remind them what role they play in our community and what we expect of them.
We are all affected by these violent shootings. These children had dreams. And we had dreams for them to grow and live a happy life. We promised them that they will be safe. How could we make such a promise to our children if we can't hold our end of the deal up?
Today I'm asking you to keep the promise that we made to our children. Together as a community we can keep that promise if we demand that our government realizes that they work for us they are our employees. Every time you get paid taxes are taken out of your check. Part of that money goes in their pocket to pay for the service that they promised to provide for us. Just as we promised to provide our employer for service that they requested. Let's do this together America! We are all one big community and we need to start acting as such. We need to be number one again and something positive. We need to stop being number one in killing our children because that's what we are. Not by just a little but an ungodly amount. Why are we the only one in the world who has this problem ?we were supposed to be the shining star! Now is the time to rise to the occasion and be The shining Star that we claim to be. Be the country that the world used to envy.
Godspeed

This charity has actually done good rather than just talk about change.

I'm just getting started as a volunteer and I didn't receive my first message on the 1st of June but I'm learning a lot and excited to help. I believe there's more we can do as a country to protect kids and teens. I hope to be a seedling of change

I am so grateful and beyond moved by the dedication of the Sandy Hook Promise organization and its founders. They are turning their tragedy into impactful action. And they’ve never quit, even in the face of the maddeningly stubborn resistance of our legislators to take action to prevent further needless deaths. I deeply respect their work to help educate students as well as other avenues of change-making. I’m grateful for this way to do at least something to push back the chaos and feelings of powerlessness I’m left with after yet another tragic mass shooting. Jump on board! Let’s make a difference together.

Since the country was devastated by the horrific tragedy of Sandy Hook, SHP has worked tirelessly to bring about commonsense gun reform. We’re not out to see effected legislation that will negatively impact the freedoms of law-abiding gun owners, rather, we simply want a national ban on assault weapons, and background checks that actually work. We tout ourselves as a First World country, yet we stand by with our hearts in our hands and our hands in our pockets—tragedy after tragedy. We are tired of ineffective lawmakers who cannot deliver safety to the masses of their constituents. SHP has never wavered in its quest to keep our children and communities safe. The mentally ill should never be permitted to legally purchase assault weapons or tactical gear. No ever.

I recently signed up to volunteer with Sandy Hook Promise after watching yet another school shooting in the news. As a mother, I just couldn’t continue to stand by and do nothing. My experience has been wonderful so far. I have been guided and given actions to take, along with templates to use to make the process easier. I didn’t feel educated enough about the issue or what to do on my own, but with the help of SHP, I feel that we can all make a difference.

I am a registered nurse and am devastated by the cowardly actions at schools. I have functioned as a school nurse on occasion....I can tell you that a principal at one school ignored my concerns and sent his own child home for the day ! What is wrong with people ! Selfish...selfish.... selfish. And STUPID

I am proud to be a registered professional nurse for decades more than I like to count! My masters degrees and post graduate studies have been in TRAUMA and BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. I have cared for the victims and families of senseless gun violence. I am devastated by these experiences, and I can only imagine what my patients and families feel- despair is the emotion that comes to my mind most immediately. How many Americans have watched a mother cradle her child who has been gunned down by a “ fly by” bullet? I have seen enough for all mothers. When will this country become bulletproof to the distorted interpretation of the 2nd Amendment of our glorious Constitution? Our founding fathers wore wise- each Amendment is written in language that is able to be updated to meet the needs of current day life in America. When our 2nd Amendment was written, the only guns available to Americans were musket end pistols and hunting shotguns- perhaps a bayonet. The Sandy Hook Promise group has, with broken hearts, tried to explain this throughout our country. They are tirelessly teaching communities about the Tragedy that the country has commonly come to refer to as “Sandy Hook”. This group does not disparage the 2nd Amendment- it explains that assault rifles and weapons that require large magazines of bullets are all over American streets. These guns are in the hands of people who are too young, too inexperienced and too undereducated to use them. But they continue to be available and be used! I’m response, Sandy Hook promise has developed educational programs for volunteers ( there are many of us) to take to present in community groups, political groups, school systems and places of worship. Sandy Hook Promise has turned a tragedy that would cause most people to be immobilized by grief into an “arms held out”and “minds made open” educational experience for all of us. They have given us all that we need to present gun safety to the USA. And they will keep on passionately giving us what they have until America has accepted the need for safe gun legislation. In the meantime, Sandy Hook Promise will hold it’s collective arms out to us in memory of the precious family members they have lost to gun violence.

Sandy Hook Promise is a great organization. They are tirelessly advocating for safer schools and an end to the senseless gun violence that occurs all too often in the US. I am proud to support their work!

This is the most important group and cause that there is. Our beautiful children are being murdered. Why? What could they possibly done to deserve it. Absolutely nothing! No parent should ever have to bury there child. Especially because of senseless acts. We have got to ban together and put an end to this gun violence. Our beautiful angels deserve to be happy and safe.

I have never lost anyone I love to gun violence but as a mother and grandmother, I cannot even begin to contemplate what others are suffering every day. I grieve with the families of children and loved ones murdered by gun welding lunatics. We all should. That's were SHP comes in. This organization has heart and first hand experience with gun violence. They are passionately devoted to their mission of sensible gun laws, and accountability for those who continue to look the other way while the gun lobby, and the NRA poison the conversation with bullshit paying millions to keep politicians friendly. Please feel assured that these lovely, hard working people are behind the scenes, talking to students, parents & politicians, heroically spreading their message. Sadly, they're essential. I hope someday, we won't need them anymore. I can hope...

My grandchildren are my world. this origination gives me power to help them in an other wise powerless environment.

Solving the horrific problem of gum violence, especially that of assault weaponry shredding innocents in grocery stores, theaters, schools, churches, temples, and concerts is one we cannot ignore. Second and third string “solutions” can support, but not replace, the common sense need to eliminate assault weapons and strengthen gun regulations.

Muskets are not the problem today; automatic weaponry and magazines are. Kudos to the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation for honoring the children lost there with positive, effective efforts to save others today.

I’m extremely sorry to hear that nothing is being done after so many continue to die from gun violence. Defenders of the gun laws say IT’S NOT THE GUNS ITS THE PEOPLE. But there are mentally ill people in every country but you don’t hear about massacres like this in other countries. IT’S NOT JUST THE PEOPLE ITS THE GUNS!!!!

Finally someone is taking action, spreading the word, and teaching others how to get involved. Thank you for all your work!!!

The Sandy Hook Organization is an amazing group of people who help inspire advocacy in others! Through the organisation, I found the platform to create a SAVE club in my own school.

As an elementary school teacher, I am saddened and disgusted by the people in power continuously choosing guns over children. I joined Sandy Hook Promise to make a difference.

I love advocating for children by keeping them safe in schools and the community. Sandy Hook’s Promise non-profit works hard to educate our community in gun violence preventions and continuing to advocate in legislation and congress efforts.

Excellent resources to help raise awareness, provide education, and bring change to reduce gun violence. Supportive network with easy ways to get involved and volunteer.

I got involved with SHP because I was tired of shrugging off the shootings that plague the US and feeling hopeless. What a marvelous organization! They are well organized, responsive, and passionate. I’m thrilled to be a small part of their fine work.

I have much respect for this organization. I have been to actions organized by them and I also respect their social media presence.

I was sick of just praying for the victims of mass shootings, so I made the Sandy Hook promise.

What I appreciate about this organization is that it gives everyone an opportunity to DO something, and they make it beyond easy. I can donate, sign petitions to change legislation, and send letters to local representatives with the touch of a button in as little as two minutes — literally two minutes.
I know my donation is being used to look at this issue from every angle by the most passionate humans on the planet.
They work to educate, reform, and prevent these tragedies by providing programs to schools, running an anonymous tip line, lobbying Congress, the list goes on.
Finally, their website is very user-friendly, easy to read, and incredibly resourceful.
I cannot say enough about this organization. It is the best one I have ever been a part of.

This organization is so important, especially now. I urge you to support these parents and volunteers who truly care about gun violence and the effect it has on our society.

The Sandy Hook Promise is an organization near and dear to my heart. Their mission is to end school shootings and honor all victims of gun violence. This is something that needs to happen in our country! The shootings need to end. Enough is enough. I encourage everyone reading this to do what they can to support this organization and cause.

I support Sandy Hook Promise because they are addressing one of the most complex and disturbing issues in our society. Their origin story is heartbreaking but so important to keep sharing so we don’t forget. Change isn’t easy and they know that!

They give a lot of good information that helps prevent gun violence especially amongst children

Sandy Hook Promise continues to work for common sense solutions to the daunting problem of gun violence in our nation. Their passion is born from their grief and love. They are tireless in their pursuit of a better future for our country, and especially for our children. They are committed to working with anyone and everyone who has had enough of the senseless killings that continue to plague our nation.

Doing good but requires all of us to support this cause. Enough….raise age limit to purchase guns and ban assault weapons completely. Why in the world does anyone other than police and military need them.

Inspiring leadership + a strong action network centered on advocating for real change.

Excellent! As the grandparents of a dozen diverse grandchildren, our hope is to leave this world a safer place. SHP provides the courage and voices for now and the future. The horrors happening in our beautiful America must stop! Fear and fatalities must end. Donating to SHP shows the gratitude of all who have lost their lives, innocent children and teachers. Never forget and forever fight to protect with strong gun laws and deep awareness of the lost.

Guns need to stop being given to the mentally ill, crazy people. Give the money to Mom's Demand Action, Sandy Hook Elementary School, the school in Texas, Florida, Colorado, Brooklyn Police Department and all others who lost loved ones from unnecessary gun violence.

I got to volunteering this past year because once this type of violence hits your hometown it’s different. Buffalo is a resilient community and we come back from this. We can’t have another Buffalo or Uvalde. Stop the madness. Pass. Background. Checks. The NRA needs to be abolished.

Sandy Hook Promise works effectively and compassionately to help all of us combat gun violence. Volunteering for them is a joy. I heartily recommend it

My son was three years old when the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting occurred on December 14 of 2012. Reading the newspaper and contemplating what might have been was horrifying to me. I began to follow the work of the parents of the children who were killed, and remained interested in preventing gun violence in schools and across the country. When Sandy Hook Promise was formed I decided to support them financially, and I have been amazed by their determination and courage in waging a battle for sanity and truth in the debate over what constitutes responsible and sensible gun laws.

I’ve been a volunteer with SHP since it’s inception and know of no other foundation that has accomplished as much as they have in a relatively short time. The parents who founded SHP have a powerful impact on everyone they touch with their dedication and devotion to making our children safer. They never tire, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable adversity. I only hope they will soon realize major returns for their efforts in the form of sensible gun legislation.

Sandy Hook Promise Foundation is a great nonprofit that helps youth and adults by focusing on preventing gun violence. They have awesome programs to help schools, youth organization and communities get involved!

Sandy Hook Promise is taking definitive action to keep our children safer in school. I’m currently training to become a volunteer. As a teacher and mother, I need to be a part of the solution over gun violence. Sandy Hook lays out a simplistic way to serve in a meaningful and manageable manner.

I absolutely love Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, and I love volunteering for them. This foundation really is making a difference and I’m happy to be a part of it!

I became a volunteer to work with this wonderful organization to contribute to reducing deaths by gun violence.

Sandy Hook Promise inspires me and many. ������ This is an amazing Non-Profit

I recently wanted to take action in regards to the violence in schools. I did an internet search and I discovered Sandy Hook Promise. They have wonderful programs and provide monthly tasks that volunteers can perform to make an impact in the fight against violence in schools. This is a great organization!

Sandy Hook Promise does great work, and they make it very easy to get involved as well.

Sandy Hook Promise puts students first. I worked with SHP to promote the "Say Something Anonymous Reporting System" to middle and high school students. The program teaches young people how to look for warning signs, act immediately and say something to a trusted adult. Students are empowered to create an inclusive school community in which they recognize when a peer needs help. The anonymous reporting system harnesses technology that students are comfortable with to report concerning behavior which can be addressed by licensed mental health professionals and school administrators. SHP is building a better future by educating today's youth.

Everyone is caring and loving and wants to make a difference that truly matters. I have loved the volunteer coordinator, Judith Coffey. I feel in good hands with her and others I have spoke with at SHP.

As a teacher, I have seen first hand the difference SHP has made in children’s lives. The Say Hello initiative has educated students to realize the importance of including those who may be on the fringe of any group, without a sense of belonging.
It is a critical factor to make sure every child does not feel isolated with no real connections to their school.

I am a long-time teacher substitute and a grandparent several times over. As a relatively new Sandy Hook Promise Leader volunteer I’d like to share what compelled me to step up.

Like most, the steady onslaught of school shootings has impacted me deeply, Sandy Hook especially. Seeing those sweet faces took me to the darkest of places— I had grandchildren their age and could not imagine the pain, the loss. I knew then I had to do what I could.

Sandy Hook touched us all—unbelievably painful, shocking, sobering. And frustrating. Incredibly, it’s a predictable cycle with school shootings. We are collectively outraged. We send our thoughts and prayers. Impassioned speeches and sermons and cries to act ring out across the country. Then somehow each tragedy quietly fades into the rear-view. The news cycle moves on, nothing lasting happens. While the frequency of school shootings has diminished, if anything gun control measures have been relaxed, while social-emotional pressures are increasing. That is what really drove me to act. We cannot allow ourselves to go numb and I fear that we are doing just that. Surely we’re not thinking “leave well enough alone”? We cannot wait for the next tragedy to react. We must prevent!

My long-term passions revolve around kids and their future. Bullying, social pressures, self-harm, apathy, stress, fear…they deserve better. I needed a way to nudge the needle toward action, to impact our reality, to make a difference. The first step is awareness: if enough people know and understand, some will care enough to get involved. But even with the powerful reach of social media, I couldn’t make a real difference. A movement requires critical mass, strong grass roots. I was alone.

When I found the Sandy Hook Promise website, I quickly saw that their mission and objectives aligned perfectly with my top personal drivers. The organization has credibility and name recognition. They support their volunteer advocates with personal connections and a wealth of material. And it was so easy to get started with Sandy Hook Promise.

We each have something to contribute, given the means. If a person really wants to make a difference in our children’s welfare and safety Sandy Hook Promise provides the opportunity. I will make a difference and I am looking for others who feel the same way.

We need numbers, we need strength. We need more committed people, more supporters, more exposure, more organizational partners, more direct influence with decision-makers. We must grow! Together, the SHP mission and objectives will become reality, for our children. For my grandchildren.

“Sandy Hook Promise envisions a country where no child experiences the devastation of school shootings...to create a culture engaged in preventing shootings, violence and other harmful acts in schools. We believe we can accomplish this by uniting people of all beliefs and backgrounds to take meaningful action in their homes and communities to protect children.
Our mission is to end school shootings and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children."

The enormity of gun violence and it's range of insane outcomes is horrendous. The loving kindness with which the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation addresses the inequities of a thoughtless and inhuman obsession requires and deserves loving and kind support.

I graduated from Newtown High School in the 1970's. When the tragedy struck at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I rushed back to Newtown to visit my Mom and her friends, some of whom had grandchildren that went to the elementary school.
I cannot say enough about the wonderful parents who began Sandy Hook Promise. They had lost their beloved children yet still formed this organization so that no one would ever experience a similar tragedy. Their programs such as Know the Signs (which educates about how to spot a troubled kid) and other Community trainings have literally saved lives throughout the nation and beyond. Their important and consistent advocacy work about ending gun violence and increasing proper gun control measures has made an impact upon legislators everywhere!

Sandy Hook Promise has been a phenomenal organization to be a volunteer for. I consider myself still new to the group as I started volunteering a little over six months ago. That being said, t community that makes up Sandy Hook Promise is incredibly welcoming. Everybody I have worked with has been so kind and appreciative of the work their volunteers are doing. Everybody part of Sandy Hook Promise has their own story which is what creates a strong bond among its members. Sandy Hook Promise is also very understanding of its volunteers. I also appreciate how involved Sandy Hook Promise is with children. Sandy Hook Promise has multiple clubs kids and teachers can start in their schools. I believe that involving kids is key to ending gun violence in schools. I can’t say enough good things about Sandy Hook Promise and look forward to volunteering opportunities in the future.

I don’t have any experience with this non profit other than the fact that I contributed money and I felt I would like to help. I haven’t really been asked to volunteer yet.

This foundation should be every schools best friend! It is a best friend in the sense that it focuses on methods to teach inclusion, standard school safety protocols for children to follow when they need to share sensitive information and training for students to know the signs of someone in distress. I have personally been a volunteer for this organization for the last 5 years and it is the most fulfilling volunteer work I could have chosen. The organization has everything planned out for a school teacher/administrator to get the information instantly via their website and start implementing programs the same day!

Gun violence is on the rise in our schools, places of worship and on our streets.
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Our district has been involved with SHP for several years now and it has had a huge impact on our school community. The activities and trainings for our students are so valuable. Our parents in the district have formed a small group to support any initiatives through SHP and our school community. We are stronger as a school community because of their involvement.

Unfortunately, societal, state legislative and congressional attention is not what it should be when it comes to gun violence. In a year of record-breaking violence that also impacts officers at a significate rate, some states are making it too easy to obtain a weapon, pre-cluding any semblance of an investigation.

One would've thought by now that since events like Sandy Hook, our 'pro-life,' righteous nation on a hill would've adequately addressed gun violence.

We can, we have and we must. Organizations like Sandy Hook Promise help ensure that at least some attention stays where it's needed.

Sandy Hook took place in 2012 and my heart felt broken for many years after that horrible experience.
After my brothers were both shot to death and both died next to one another I knew i would never ever be the same again. Shortly after I went to work for The Dougy Center for Grieving Children working with violent death experiences.
This organization continuous their work tirelessly and without expectations of big donations and hard work.

Ruben

Losing a loved one to gun violence impacted my life significantly but getting to work with the wonderful people of Sandy Hook Promise who have dedicated thier lives to protecting the lives of others particularly children has helped tremendously. Knowing I am working to help others not experience what I had to endure as a 9 year old girl. As a mother of 4 it is incredibly important to protect vulnerable children and I'm thankful for all the work Sandyhook does for communities across America.

The people are so nice and helpful! The mission to the SHP is amazing and I am glad to be part of it

The Sandy Hook Promise Organization has helped our Central Ohio Community become more aware of mental health and violence issues affecting our students in all walks of life. As a volunteer for the past 5 years, I have seen parents, students, teachers, administrators, community leaders, bus drivers, police officers, medical community members and policy makers all recognize that we can truly help our children be safe by empowering them to inspire inclusivity, watch for signs of struggle in others, and Say Something to bring help. Their message is easy to share and provides a positive method to address one of the difficult topics we deal with in our world.

I am a huge fan of this organization. I got really involved after I met with some of the founders, who have heartbreaking stories, as you can imagine, but also incredible resilience and drive to change the way this country handles guns and associated laws (or lack thereof). However, they do it from a grassroots, social-change strategy rather than legislative. And that is where people like myself have been able to fit in. They offer ways for volunteers to go into schools and teach the kids about preventing gun violence before it happens. The programs I've been lucky enough to work with are Start With Hello, which is all about inclusivity and looking out for one another, and Say Something, which is about being aware of trouble and violence in peers and seeking out a trusted adult to confide in, before a tragedy occurs. Because of these programs, they have prevented mass shootings and suicides and have truly made a difference in so many lives. This organization deserves to be at the top of the list for non-profits making a difference!

I am a senior in high school who recently served on the Youth Advisory Board at Sandy Hook Promise. Going into the position, I was relatively new to the actual implementation of programs in schools. I had only been running a SAVE Promise Club for about half a school year and had only heard of the organization previously through my mother. During my time on the board, I met countless amazing people. Between the students who worked alongside me, the adults who guided us, and the eventual recipients of SHP programs, there was not an instance where I was not learning and growing. I went on a journey to teach others, but found myself to be the ultimate student of SHP and its supporters.

As a Connecticut resident, Sandy Hook Promise is an organization that is close to my heart. I am so proud to have a national organization in my state that delivers violence prevention programs to youth and educators across the country. It is an honor to support an organization with such an extraordinary mission and vision. Sandy Hook Promise helps youth and adults reduce social isolation, builds inclusive communities, develops programs to prevent suicide, and encourages youth to say something to trusted adults when warning signs and threats are encountered. Impressively, Sandy Hook Promise is also cultivating generations of youth leaders and social justice advocates through its 3,000 SAVE Promise Clubs nationwide. Although this nonprofit arose out of a horrible tragedy, I am in awe of what it has achieved to date and look forward to future programs that confront the new challenges we are facing.

I am proud to be a Promise Leader with this amazing organization. I have long advocated for reasonable gun legislation. What attracted me to Sandy Hook promise is their deep commitment and understanding that gun violence is a multi faceted problem. They not only lobby for reasonable legislation, but also tackle core societal issues that lead to gun violence. This organization addresses mental health issues, youth alienation and bullying, and encourages young people to speak up. There is evidence that these programs have prevented school shootings. They have advanced common sense gun legislation in the House of Representatives. If you are looking for a program that really makes a difference, look no further than Sandy Hook Promise.

Sandy Hook Promise works around the clock to protect our children. They have provided free education and programs to SO MANY schools and children - and the programs are working to prevent gun violence! They are well run, organized, and effective.

I have been a volunteer with Sandy Hook Promise for several years and have been extremely impressed with the focused, efficient, and most importantly - EFFECTIVE - operations of this organization. The education, engagement outreach, and support they offer their volunteers is top notch, along with their gun violence prevention/reduction initiatives and programs. The importance of the work they are doing and the excellence with which they execute it can't be overstated, in my opinion.

Because of the senselessness of the tragedy and the coordinated response to help prevent future gun violence, I have been impressed and involved with Sandy Hook Promise. Sandy Hook Promise works with schools to reduce the likelihood of another tragedy through programs such as Know The Signs, Start With Hello, and Say Something.The organization provides a variety of tool-kits to make implementation within schools turnkey. Thus, for example, when my local middle school was open to SHP programs and students were interested in activating, they had the tools to do so. Importantly, Sandy Hook Promise is not about taking away the Second Amendment but making sure guns are owned by responsible individuals to reduce the likelihood of another tragedy.

I have been a volunteer with Sandy Hook Promise for three years and have nothing but respect for how the organization is run. Whenever I have had a question or need a resource, they have delivered. The support I get as a volunteer for Sandy Hook Promise is above and beyond other organizations where I have volunteered. SHP is doing such important work. I am glad I chose to work with them.

This organization has you all fooled. As a former staff member I can tell you that the money is not going where you expect it to. Leadership are focused on themselves and do not know how to run a business. None of them have been in such a position before and they do not seek or listen to advice.

It's heartbreaking! I am proud your keeping this out there in media. People who never experienced this cannot imagine what it's like and that's okay we are just fortunate for the time being. Your strength and advocating to help save others is awesome! You got guts to face the process it takes to create change. I admire you for it. Thank you.

I think that this particular site is a scam. I believe in preventing gun violence. However, I sometimes multiple Emails in a day asking for money. I have lost count of the number of the number of times that I have clicked on Unsubscribe, only to continue to get Emails asking for money. I have even tried contacting Sandy Hook on Facebook and by sending Emails. Nothing works. If they are not even telling the truth about being able to Unsubscribe, then I doubt that they are telling the truth about anything, especially where the money is going. I would avoid donating to this site.

Sandy Hook promise is a wonderful, and sadly necessary program. As a mom, the Sandy Hook shooting hit me hard, broke my heart, and shook me to my core. It made my sons cry & fear they might die at school. I tried to comfort them saying they will be safe. My younger son looked at me, with his big terrified, teary eyes and said “you don’t know that mommy, you can’t promise it, nowhere is safe anymore,” he was absolutely right.

I have followed this foundation since that horrific day in 2014 when children died in school. As a former teacher, I always wanted my classroom to be a safe place for all those to enter. Sadly, times have changed and that is no longer true.

On one of my many trips back to Cape Cod, I took the exit off 84 for Sandy Hook. Something told me that I needed to visit the site and pay my respects, as a teacher and fellow human being. I approached the entrance to the long road to the new school and saw a very small sign with the school name on it. Usually these signs are quite large but in this day and age, towns do not want to advertise the whereabouts of a school. As I turned into the entrance road to the school, I came upon barricades across the road which impeded by progress and needed prior identification to open. I stopped the car and sat and just cried for what seemed like a long time. To be barricaded from visiting an elementary school has become our new normal and it saddens my heart. No longer a safe haven of learning, we need barricades and bars to be safe while young children learn. This is not the way I want children of American to live
their young lives and it behooves all of us to stand tall and say, "No more".....

So I follow Sandy Hook Promise Foundation and cheer them on as they go forward for the good of all children......let's all join them in their quest for safety and security for our children.....

I have always appreciated the work of the foundation but it really hit home when my cousins high school, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas was yet another tragic statistic.
This increasing trend in our country must stop and I feel confident that the work of this organization with be at the forefront. I am a proud donor and will continue to do what I can to raise awareness.

Incredible organization doing all in their power to change the world for the better.

I became a SAVE Sandy Hook Promise leader 10 years ago. When Sandy Hook Promise was created, many activities were also created to help teach students to know the signs to say something. The people at Sandy Hook Promise are very passionate about their mission. They are doing amazing work!

I have been a Sandy Hook Promise leader for almost 3 years. I have been in elementary and middle school classrooms throughout my school district and in neighboring districts . The programs are wonderful and have, more importantly , saved lives . Kids are listening and are talking because of what we teach them. And that is a big step in the right direction . I am honored to use my time by volunteering.

As a mother, I felt the need to be involved in an organization that I felt connected to. Sandy Hook Promise was this organization for me. You have Promise Leaders that reach out and connect with you. Very easy to talk to someone to learn about the different ways you can be involved. I am a new Promise Leader and I’m enjoying making a connection with the community. I am passionate about the Start With Hello Program and can relate to it since my daughter is Elementary School. I know as my daughter grows up I will continue to Say Something Program and continue my growth in the organization.

There’s a place for anyone and everyone within the broad scope of the Sandy Hook Promise mission. Some have dedicated their life’s purpose, some present, some teach what they learn, some organize events, some advocate change in statute, policy and practice, some promote, some show up when tragedy strikes but all agree on one common purpose...for the violence to end.

Sandy Hook Promise Foundation has provided incredible prevention programs as well as intense support to our school district and local SAVE Promise Clubs. As a school based mental health professional I see the need daily for these programs and can attest to the passion and real care and attention SHP provides in helping schools implement their FREE, evidence based programs. I SO appreciate all of the work SHP is doing to keep our kids and communities safe. Thank you!! xo Carrie Brown

Sandy Hook Promise keeps their promises. Their programs and policy initiatives address the root causes of gun violence and work to prevent tragedies before they happen. What's more, they're creating a kinder learning environment for America's students.