Sandy Hook Victims Memorial and Scholarship Funds

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The Barden Family Fund

Founded in memory of Daniel Barden.

This fund has been set up to assist the Mark and Jackie Barden in their time of need. It will help cover whatever expenses, now or future, that come as a result of this tragedy. It has been vetted by CNN and is listed as an approved fund on CNN.com.

Ana Grace Fund

Founded in honor of Nelba Marquez Greene and Jimmy Greene’s daughter, Ana Grace Márquez-Greene.

Friends and supporters have established the fund as a way to provide direct financial assistance to the immediate family of Ana Grace Márquez-Greene, a victim of the December 14, 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.

Chase Kowalski Memorial Fund

Founded by Rebecca and Stephen Kowalski for their son, Chase.

The wish of Chase’s family is to remember Chase’s vitality and spirit and that of all of the victims. All of the donations made will go to help the Sandy Hook Elementary families – both victims and survivors – that have been affected by this tragedy. The vision is to inspire change across our American communities to ensure our children are safely protected from something like this ever happening again. We will begin by enabling initiatives focused on children, family, healing and school safety that will positively change the lives of children and their families in our local community. Donations can be made via to the Chase Kowalski Memorial Fund website using the PayPal link.

Lauren Rousseau Memorial Scholarships

Lauren Rousseau Memorial Scholarship at Danbury High School: Founded by Gilles Rousseau and Joyce Rousseau for their daughter/step-daughter, Lauren. It will be awarded to a graduating senior at Danbury High School, where Lauren graduated in 2000, who will attend the University of Connecticut seeking to major in elementary education. Contributions can be sent to DHS Scholarship Fund, c/o Nancy Golden, 43 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, Ct 06811 with the memo line denoting Lauren Rousseau Memorial Scholarship.

Lauren Rousseau Memorial Scholarship: A second scholarship has been started by several of Lauren’s professors at the University of Bridgeport. She graduated from the University of Bridgeport School of Education with a Masters degree in 2005. Contributions for this can be made out to the Lauren Rousseau Memorial Scholarship, c/o Mary Jane Foster, Vice President University Relations, 126 Park Ave, Bridgeport, Ct 06604.

The Avielle Foundation

Established by Jeremy Richman and Jennifer Hensel for their daughter, Avielle Richman.

The Avielle Foundation has been created to bring about change in the hope of honoring Avielle and all the others that have fallen to such senseless violence. The goal of the Foundation is to prevent violence through mental health research and fostering community. The Avielle Foundation will work directly with world leaders in these fields toward understanding and change.

Dylan’s Wings of Change

Founded by Nicole and Ian Hockley for their son, Dylan.

Dylan’s Wings of Change is dedicated to provide support for children with autism and other special needs, committed to positive change for the future. The goal is to ensure that these children can access the services they require that enhance their ability to reach their personal potential and lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Fairfield County Community Foundation

On behalf of Bill Sherlach and family, the Foundation is accepting contributions for memorial gifts in honor of Sandy Hook Elementary School psychologist Mary Sherlach.

The Fairfield County Community Foundation promotes philanthropy to build and sustain a vital and prosperous community where all have the opportunity to participate and thrive.

The Benjamin Wheeler Fund

This fund was established by the parents of Francine Wheeler’s music students spearheaded by Sarah Baroody for David and Francine Wheeler in honor of their son, Benjamin.