A Look Ahead...
A year has passed since the tragedy at Columbine High School. A dreadfully painful year for the families of the slain victims. Each passing holiday and birthday spent without their loved one for the first time only intensifying their heart breaking grief....
Families of the injured forced to watch their child suffer through painful surgeries, rehabilitation, and emotional turmoil...
A community in shock trying to cope with the knowledge that their children are not even safe at school... A school trying to rebuild and ensure the safety and well being of it's students... and a saddened world in disbelief wanting to reach out and help.
Yes, a year has passed, almost in slow motion as answers are sought and not always found. In the passed year we have seen new threats of violence happening in schools all over the U.S. and just recently, in Flint, Michigan six year old Kayla Rolland was shot and killed by another six year old classmate. SIX YEARS OLD! What are we going to do? Gun safety, gun control, something has to change! In this "global community" perhaps we can help each other heal and once again make our schools a safe place for our children. After all... WE ARE ALL COLUMBINE!
Since I know that many people across the world feel as I do and would like to reach out and help in whatever way they can, I've decided to gather and post a list of as many of the different foundations and fundraisers that I could find. If you know of one that I missed, please write to me.
Let's not forget that there are still several Columbine students who are recovering from the carnage of that awful day, and need your support! Let's help them look ahead to a better future, one step at a time. Choose a cause below that stirs your heart and be a part of the Healing and the Hope. I Personally chose to donate to the Library Fund so that the students could once again read and study in a proper facility without the visual reminders of that dark and tragic day. I believe that they intend to turn the old library into an Atrium dedicated to the memory of the students who died that day.
Some of the listings here don't even require a monetary contribution, such as the quilting project or the shoe collection... donate your time or talent! This very web site falls under that contribution category. Every single one of these causes are important, so just chose one and watch it meet it's goal... Thanks to you!
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Foundations/Funds:
The Jefferson Foundation
LMC Community Foundation
Jeffco Credit Union Columbine Memorial Fund
Sooper Credit Union Columbine Support Fund
Jefferson County Public Schools
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Foothills Park & Recreation District Foothills Foundation
CSU Foundation
The Denver Foundation
Columbine Community Citizens Task Force
c/o The Denver Foundation
CEA - Christa McAuliffe Excellence Scholarship Fund
Columbine Commercial Federal Bank
South Metro Chamber of Commerce |
Individual Funds:
Richard Castaldo Fund
John Robert Tomlin Memorial Fund |
Fund-Raisers/Projects:
The Healing Fund
Community Healing Fund
Columbine Student's Memorial Garden Fund
Hope Columbine Library Fund Quilting for Columbine
The Columbine Commisioning Fund
The Never Forgotten Fund
Friend of Mine Columbine, friend of mine auction
COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL TRIBUTE ALBUM
Columbine T-Shirts More T-Shirts - Available at Mugs, Etc. Yellow T-shirts with a Blue Columbine Flower. includes a dedication to the victims.
7200 West Alameda Beanie Babies There are two different collectible beanie bears available; 1 is silver and 1 is blue (Columbine High School's colors) Price: $23.95 plus $5.00 for shipping or handling All proceeds will go to the Columbine Fund.
Available at: Celebrations Unofficial Columbine Stuffed Bears The bears are not official Beanie Babies made by Ty, but are similar in design. The bears will cost $10.95, plus $3.95 in shiping and handling. Mail a check or money order to:
Kids Kreations |
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