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Keeping Our Promise

Annual Impact Report 2024

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Our Measurable Impact

Our Measurable Impact

As we reflect on the past year at Sandy Hook Promise (SHP), we are filled with gratitude for what we have accomplished. And hope for what is possible.

 

Your advocacy and support are helping  to build a safer nation for all children.  Together, we have made significant strides in preventing gun violence, strengthening youth leadership, and saving lives.

 

Explore our Annual Report here or download the full report.* You’ll find stories, data, and visuals that showcase these efforts.

 

* Please note that data and statistics in the downloadable annual report and on this page are through June 30, 2024.

Impact Through the Years

On a bitterly cold January 14th, 2013, grieving Newtown families made a solemn promise to do all that they could to protect children. To make our nation a safer, better place by turning conversations into action.

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Proven Prevention Programs

Our Know the Signs programs provide the knowledge and skills to prevent violence. These evidence-informed programs are creating safer schools, homes, and communities.

 

  • More than 26 million participants since launching in 2014
  • Embraced by 10.9 million Promise Makers, supporting our approach and work
  • Supported by more than 21,000 Promise Leaders, volunteering to help create safer schools, homes, and communities
  • Collaborated with more than 5,000 SAVE Promise Clubs, empowering youth to engage in their communities
National Crisis Center

National Crisis Center

To date, more than 7 million youth and adults have been trained to recognize warning signs and access the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (Say Something ARS). The National Crisis Center team of highly trained counselors are available 24/7/365. They serve as Trusted Adults and triage submitted tips.

 

Lifetime Impact:
• At least 16 credible planned school shooting attacks averted
• 268,000+ anonymous tips submitted
• 686+ lives saved
• 285+ acts of violence with a weapon averted
• 5,800+ students helped through a mental health crisis

Passing Life-Saving Laws

Passing Life-Saving Laws

The Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund (SHPAF) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. SHPAF unites Democrats and Republicans to pass life-saving policies that promote youth safety. They have collaborated with every U.S. presidential administration.

 

Key Federal and State Legislation Wins:

  • Spearheaded enhanced enforcement of national gun sales regulations
  • With strong bipartisan support, introduced the PLAN (Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs) Act
  • Passed the SAVE (Safety and Violence Education) Act and Students Safe at School Act in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Louisiana
  • Passed the Students Safe at School Act (active shooter drill legislation) in Indiana

Upstanders in Prevention: United for Change

I want to do this because we’ve faced our share of school shooting threats, and we are still the only club on campus focused on preventing violence in schools. We’ve started conversations our school has never had before and need to address more often. My involvement in SAVE Promise Clubs has changed me by bringing me closer to my community and helping me develop new friendships and connections.
Jade O.
Jade O.Sandy Hook Promise National Youth Advisory Board Member, California
I am honored to serve as a member of Sandy Hook Promise’s Advisory Board. SHP brings together supporters across the political spectrum and centers its approach on evidence-informed violence prevention strategies. This approach has allowed me to leverage my skills and experience to expand SHP’s impact across the policy and corporate sectors for the past seven years. Through SHP, I am grateful to contribute to a future where children can grow up safe from violence.
Nic BenincasaSenior Counsel and External Impact lead, Uber
I’ve had the honor of working with Sandy Hook Promise and meeting families who truly understand what it takes to move mountains. The power of a story, the power of memory, and the belief that prevention works. An America where communities are safe for our children, where every parent can watch their child grow, graduate, chase their dreams – that’s why we’re here. Thank you, SHP, for moving mountains and challenging us all to do better, so kids can just be kids.
Senator Ben Ray Luján(D - New Mexico)
Throughout our partnership with the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation (SHPF), we have been impressed by SHPF’s commitment to creating safe learning environments where children can thrive and pursue their highest potential. Since its inception, the Evercore Foundation has supported organizations that advance mental health and educational opportunities for young people. SHPF’s work clearly aligns with our mission, and we are proud to help the organization expand its programs in schools across the country.
Evercore Foundation Board of Directors
SAVE Promise Club has changed me because I am very aware that any activity we plan includes all students. The support from my colleagues and administration has been amazing! This support has made our club strong and our activities successful. We are educating many students on recognizing and reporting concerning signs. We also start the school year with a positive message of ‘starting with hello’ to create an inclusive environment.
Marilyn ToshnerSchool Advisory Committee, Mukwonago High School, WI
I spent years in emergency medicine, providing care to many affected by gunshot wounds — both survivors and those whose lives were tragically taken. I was proud to introduce SHP’s programs into our local school system and advocate for legislative changes in Kentucky. Looking ahead, I remain dedicated to supporting SHP’s legislative efforts and expanding their school and community programs. By taking these steps, I find hope for the future.
Dave RaperPromise Leader, Kentucky
Financial Accountability

Financial Accountability

We're proud to be a transparent charity.  Sandy Hook Promise values your rights as a donor and we work hard to be good stewards of your generosity. What's more, we've received a Platinum Star Seal for Transparency from GuideStar and a 97% rating from Charity Navigator for Finance and Accountability.

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Sandy Hook Promise Is A Recognized Top-Rated Nonprofit Organization

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