Christmas Wish for Children and Teachers of Sandy Hook
We wanted to do something that would specifically honor some of the passions and characteristics the victims families described.
Letter from National Council on Disability (NCD) to the President Following Newtown Tragedy
December 20, 2012 The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: On behalf of the National Council on Disability (NCD), an independent federal agency, and in response to your recent national call to act
30 Ways to Support Sandy Hook Families Now
The victims and families have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We've compiled a list of the ways to honor and remember these children and adults who were taken far too early. Remember. Honor. Celebrate. The children and teachers of Sandy Hook. Josephine Gay, 6 Donations may be made to Joey’s Fund in her name through the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. The proceeds of this fund will help families raising autistic children. Daniel Barden, 6 Donations may be made to Sandy Hook School Support Fund, c/o Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main
Rachel D’Avino, 29
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Autism Speaks, 1 East 33rd Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10016.
Charlotte Bacon, 6
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Charlotte's memory may be sent to Christ the King Lutheran Church, 85 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Newtown, CT 06470.
Noah Pozner, 6
Memorial contributions may be directed to the planting of trees in Israel.Supporters have set up the Noah's Ark of Hope Fund to provide the little boy's siblings with counseling services, education and basic needs.
Allison Wyatt , 6
Anyone who wishes to help the family can make donations to two accounts, to the Allison Wyatt Memorial Fund and another private funs for her sister Lauren.
Jesse Lewis ,6
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Voice for Joanie Inc., 5 Glenwood Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 voiceforjoanie.org
Grace McDonnell, 7,
In Lieu of Flowers the family requests that you consider making a donation to the Grace Memorial fund at the Fairfield County Community Foundation.
Ana Grace Márquez-Greene, 6
Donations in Ana's memory may be made to The Ana Grace Márquez-Greene Music Scholarship Fund or The Ana Grace Márquez-Greene Family Therapy Fund.
Dylan Hockley, 6
The Dylan Hockley Memorial Fund has been established in honor of Dylan. The fund will be used to benefit children with autism and other special needs.
Victoria Soto, 27
The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Victoria L. Soto Memorial Fund for Education.
Chase Kowalski, 7
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Chase Kowalksi Scholarship Fund, c/o Peoples Bank, 470 Monroe Tpke., Monroe, CT 06468.
Catherine Hubbard, 6,
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to the Newtown Animal Center, PO Box 475, Newtown, CT 06470.
Dawn Hochsprung, 47
Dawn Hochsprung's family have established a scholarship fund in her name to benefit graduates of her alma mater, Naugatuck (CT) High School, The Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung Memorial Fund.
Mary Sherlach, 56
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fairfield County Community Foundation, Fund for Health and Wellness.
Avielle Richman, 6
The family is making arrangements for a memorial fund for those who wish to contribute. Her mother's high school classmates have established a memorial account in Avielle’s memory.
Lauren Rousseau, 30
Danbury High School has established a scholarship in memory of alumna Lauren Rousseau. Send donations to the Lauren Rousseau Memorial Scholarship, Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Road, Danbury, CT 06811.
Daniel Barden, 7,
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Daniel's name to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund and The Barden Family Fund.
James Mattioli, 6
In lieu of flowers, loved ones can donate to a memorial fund, the James R. Mattioli Memorial Fund c/o Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470.
Olivia Engel, 6
Supporters have set up the Friends of the Engel Family Fund.
Emilie Parker, 6,
Friends and relatives have set up the Emilie Parker Memorial Fund.
Caroline Previdi, 6
Contributions in Caroline's memory may be made to "The Toy Chest", St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470.
Jessica Rekos, 6
Memorial contributions may be made to the Newtown Rotary Sandy Hook School Fund, PO Box 263, Newtown, CT 06482.
Benjamin Wheeler, 6
Donations can also be made to a fund established by the family. Send checks to the Benjamin Wheeler Fund, c/o Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470.
Anne Marie Murphy, 52
Teacher, Anne Marie Murphy, 52, a 14 year resident of Sandy Hook, CT formerly of Katonah, NY died Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Sandy Hook School Tragedy. She was born July 25, 1960 in Mount Kisco, NY, the daughter of Dr. Hugh and Alice McGowan of Katonah and graduated from St. Mary's School in Katonah, John F. Kennedy H.S. in Somers, NY and Southern CT State University with an MS degree in Education. Anne was employed by the Newtown Board of Education as a Teacher at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan gave the homily at
COPAA Statement on the Newtown Tragedy
The members of Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) work in schools every day with teachers and on behalf of the 7.1 million children with disabilities in the United States. Because of our work, we feel intense, personal pain over the
A mother’s anger: Stop linking autism to violence
Sarah Darer Littman and her son shared their story at a StoryCorps booth in 2006. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Mother of son with Asperger's upset about misinformation spread recently Writer implores journalists to be responsible when reporting on the syndrome "Your
