Protecting America’s children from gun violence in honor of the precious lives that were taken at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Sandy Hook Promise is a national nonprofit organization founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Based in Newtown, Connecticut, our intent is to honor all victims of gun violence by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation. By empowering youth to “know the signs,” we can unite everyone who values protecting children. Together, we can take action in schools, homes, and communities. This will help prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life.
Mark Barden is co-founder and CEO of Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund and father of Daniel, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. Nicole Hockley is co-founder and CEO of Sandy Hook Promise Foundation and mother of Dylan, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. While the days can seem dark, with all of you by our side, we will continue to move forward. Read 5 life-saving changes after the Sandy Hook tragedy.
With a staff of more than 100 people working across America, our dedicated team empowers positive change to protect children.
There are more than 21,500 Promise Leader volunteers working in communities nationwide. They support the Sandy Hook Promise mission. They create a culture engaged in preventing shootings, violence, and other harmful acts in schools. Promise Leaders in every state unite people of all backgrounds and beliefs. They work together to stop violence in our schools.
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club is the youth leadership initiative of Sandy Hook Promise. There are 5,000+ Clubs in schools nationwide.
The national Youth Advisory Board and Youth Amplified student leaders are dedicated changemakers and elevating the voice of young people.
The mission of Sandy Hook Promise is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Through our proven, evidence-informed Know the Signs programs and sensible, bipartisan school and gun safety legislation, we teach young people and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others.
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