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Some folks have asked about ways they can help contribute in the wake of the tragedy in Newtown. Here are some of the fundraising efforts that have been set up to that end.
NOTE: If you know of any that you'd like added, please DM me the details and I'll be happy to add them to this post.
The United Way of Western Connecticut
https://newtown.uwwesternct.org/
Newtown Memorial Fund
http://newtownmemorialfund.org/
The University of Connecticut's Sandy Hook School Memorial Scholarship Fund
Via text: Donors may contribute to the fund by texting 50555 with uconn newtown. University alumni should also add their name and graduation year. For example: uconn newtown John Smith 88. $10.00 donation to support the University of Connecticut Foundation through the mGive Foundation. Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. Must be 18 years of age or have parental permission to participate. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 50555 to STOP. Text HELP to 50555 for HELP. Full Terms and Privacy Policy: s.uconn.edu/txt.
Online giving page: Visit www.friends.uconn.edu/sandyhook to make a gift on the secure online giving site.
The Rachel D'Avino Memorial Fund (University of St. Joseph)
(In the interest of full disclosure, Rachel's family had very close ties to a Boneyarder)
The University of Saint Joseph community prays for the families and friends of those lost in the Newtown tragedy. In particular, we hold in our hearts Rachel D’Avino, a graduate student in our Applied Behavior Analysis certificate program, and Ana Marquez-Greene, daughter of alumna Nelba Marquez-Greene.
Make a Gift
The University established a fund in Rachel’s honor: The Rachel D’Avino Memorial Fund will support the academic scholarship of students studying Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
To make a contribution, contact:
Doug Nelson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
860.231.5397
dnelson@usj.edu
The Friends Of The Engel Family Fund
Olivia Engel was the daughter of UConn alumnus Brian Engel. Brian was also a member of the UCMB while at the school.
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTheEngelFamilyFund
On December 14th, 2012, Olivia Rose Engel lost her life in tragic the events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Please click here to donate to the family: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R9SZYL79ARREN
In the immediate term, this fund will help the family cover Olivia's final expenses, as well as allow the family to take the time to grieve and love each other. 100% of all donations will go straight to the family to help them in their darkest hour.
The Eastern Connecticut State University Victoria Soto Endowed Scholarship Fund
Victoria Soto was one of the teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary. She distracted the shooter by hiding her students and telling the shooter that her kids were in another part of the school. She died saving countless lives.
Donations may be directed to:
Victoria Leigh Soto Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund
ECSU Foundation, Inc.
Eastern Connecticut State University
83 Windham Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
ATTN: Kenneth J. DeLisa
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
To contribute online, donors can visit https://eweb.easternct.edu/wfbprod/bwakngft.P_Make_A_Donation2. After filling out the first screen, they will be directed to a second screen to select a designation for their gift. On the dropdown menu, they should choose "Victoria Leigh Soto Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund."
The Western Connecticut State University Ana Grace Marquez-Greene Music Scholarship Fund
Ana Grace Marquez-Greene, age 6-and-1/2, was the daughter of WCSU music professor Jimmy Greene and the school has set up the Ana Grace Marquez-Greene Music Scholarship Fund.
Donation link: http://secure.diamondmindinc.com/wcsu/memorial.php
The Emile Parker Fund
http://emilieparkerfund.com/
Thank you for your support of the Parkers. If you would like to donate money to help their family and others, these are the best ways to do so:
By PayPal
Please go to paypal transfer and send to: emilieparkermemorial@gmail.com.
Through America First Credit Union
The credit union has established the Emilie Parker Memorial Account (No. 5001359). For AFCU members making a transfer, select Savings as the type of account; the last name on the account is Parker. For non-AFCU members, the AFCU routing number is 324377516. This account has been shared by several Utah media outlets and can be trusted.
Through United Way of Western Connecticut
United Way has created the Sandy Hook School Support Fund, which will provide support services to the families and community affected. You can donate at any Newtown Savings Bank branch or send a check to:
Sandy Hook School Support Fund
c/o Newtown Savings Bank
39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470
For more information and to donate using cards, go to https://newtown.uwwesternct.org/.
Noah's Ark of Hope Fund
http://noahsarkofhopefund.eventbrite.com/
Noah Pozner was among the children who died in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary on Friday, December 14, 2012. This eventbrite link has been set up to accept donations to this irrevocable trust specifically for Noah's surviving siblings, two of whom were also in the school that day, in different classrooms.
The funds received will be used to provide counseling services, education and basic needs for the children at this time of grief. Noah leaves behind his twin sister and three other siblings, and is the youngest victim in this horrible tragedy.
Funds are being collected through eventbrite, and structured as tickets. Please donate any amount and please select today's date as the day of event.
NOTE: If you know of any that you'd like added, please DM me the details and I'll be happy to add them to this post.
The United Way of Western Connecticut
https://newtown.uwwesternct.org/
Newtown Memorial Fund
http://newtownmemorialfund.org/
The University of Connecticut's Sandy Hook School Memorial Scholarship Fund
Via text: Donors may contribute to the fund by texting 50555 with uconn newtown. University alumni should also add their name and graduation year. For example: uconn newtown John Smith 88. $10.00 donation to support the University of Connecticut Foundation through the mGive Foundation. Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. Must be 18 years of age or have parental permission to participate. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 50555 to STOP. Text HELP to 50555 for HELP. Full Terms and Privacy Policy: s.uconn.edu/txt.
Online giving page: Visit www.friends.uconn.edu/sandyhook to make a gift on the secure online giving site.
The Rachel D'Avino Memorial Fund (University of St. Joseph)
(In the interest of full disclosure, Rachel's family had very close ties to a Boneyarder)
The University of Saint Joseph community prays for the families and friends of those lost in the Newtown tragedy. In particular, we hold in our hearts Rachel D’Avino, a graduate student in our Applied Behavior Analysis certificate program, and Ana Marquez-Greene, daughter of alumna Nelba Marquez-Greene.
Make a Gift
The University established a fund in Rachel’s honor: The Rachel D’Avino Memorial Fund will support the academic scholarship of students studying Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
To make a contribution, contact:
Doug Nelson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
860.231.5397
dnelson@usj.edu
The Friends Of The Engel Family Fund
Olivia Engel was the daughter of UConn alumnus Brian Engel. Brian was also a member of the UCMB while at the school.
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTheEngelFamilyFund
On December 14th, 2012, Olivia Rose Engel lost her life in tragic the events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Please click here to donate to the family: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R9SZYL79ARREN
In the immediate term, this fund will help the family cover Olivia's final expenses, as well as allow the family to take the time to grieve and love each other. 100% of all donations will go straight to the family to help them in their darkest hour.
The Eastern Connecticut State University Victoria Soto Endowed Scholarship Fund
Victoria Soto was one of the teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary. She distracted the shooter by hiding her students and telling the shooter that her kids were in another part of the school. She died saving countless lives.
Donations may be directed to:
Victoria Leigh Soto Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund
ECSU Foundation, Inc.
Eastern Connecticut State University
83 Windham Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
ATTN: Kenneth J. DeLisa
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
To contribute online, donors can visit https://eweb.easternct.edu/wfbprod/bwakngft.P_Make_A_Donation2. After filling out the first screen, they will be directed to a second screen to select a designation for their gift. On the dropdown menu, they should choose "Victoria Leigh Soto Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund."
The Western Connecticut State University Ana Grace Marquez-Greene Music Scholarship Fund
Ana Grace Marquez-Greene, age 6-and-1/2, was the daughter of WCSU music professor Jimmy Greene and the school has set up the Ana Grace Marquez-Greene Music Scholarship Fund.
Donation link: http://secure.diamondmindinc.com/wcsu/memorial.php
The Emile Parker Fund
http://emilieparkerfund.com/
Thank you for your support of the Parkers. If you would like to donate money to help their family and others, these are the best ways to do so:
By PayPal
Please go to paypal transfer and send to: emilieparkermemorial@gmail.com.
Through America First Credit Union
The credit union has established the Emilie Parker Memorial Account (No. 5001359). For AFCU members making a transfer, select Savings as the type of account; the last name on the account is Parker. For non-AFCU members, the AFCU routing number is 324377516. This account has been shared by several Utah media outlets and can be trusted.
Through United Way of Western Connecticut
United Way has created the Sandy Hook School Support Fund, which will provide support services to the families and community affected. You can donate at any Newtown Savings Bank branch or send a check to:
Sandy Hook School Support Fund
c/o Newtown Savings Bank
39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470
For more information and to donate using cards, go to https://newtown.uwwesternct.org/.
Noah's Ark of Hope Fund
http://noahsarkofhopefund.eventbrite.com/
Noah Pozner was among the children who died in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary on Friday, December 14, 2012. This eventbrite link has been set up to accept donations to this irrevocable trust specifically for Noah's surviving siblings, two of whom were also in the school that day, in different classrooms.
The funds received will be used to provide counseling services, education and basic needs for the children at this time of grief. Noah leaves behind his twin sister and three other siblings, and is the youngest victim in this horrible tragedy.
Funds are being collected through eventbrite, and structured as tickets. Please donate any amount and please select today's date as the day of event.