Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding

The Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding believes that music is amazing in so many ways. It unifies, heals and inspires. For that reason the fund has presented two Concerts for Civility as a way to raise funds, spirits and community connection. The first concert was on March 10, 2011, and the second was on January 15, 2012.

When Ron Barber and his family created the Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding, they wanted to tackle the issue of bullying. In August 2011, the volunteer Anti-Bullying Task Force began meeting monthly to discuss how to address bullying in our schools and in the workplace. Its members include educators from local school districts, leaders from social service agencies, physicians and community volunteers.

The Task Force created several subcommittees with the following goals: create the EndOfBullying.com website; focus on anti-bullying programs in schools; launch a Public Service Announcement competition for youth; and reach out to pediatricians so they could ask children if they feel safe at school and provide those who don’t with anti-bullying resources.

Ron Barber’s family created the Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding while he was recovering in the ICU. The mission of the fund is to sustain and build upon the outpouring of good will, compassion and kindness that the community responded with after the tragic event in Tucson on Jan. 8, 2011. Barber, district director for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was shot twice and is healing and on the road to recovery.

Grants Awarded

The Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding is excited to announce their June 2013 Grantees in the focus areas of Anti-bullying and Mental Health Stigma Reduction.

Make the Commitment

The advisory board of the Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding feels it is important to commit to individual and collective civility. As the meaning of civility can vary from person to person, the board found it necessary to commit to a group statement and also allow for individuals to elaborate on that statement with their own personal definition and commitment.

Mental Health Information

The Fund for Civility is committed to eliminating the stigma that surrounds mental illness and providing resource information to those in need. Read more about the history and work of the Mental Health Task Force and find a list of resources for Southern Arizona.

Grants Awarded

Make the Commitment

Mental Health Information

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