Vision

The fund will help build healthier communities through fundraising, initiatives and local programs, and through partnerships with other organizations by:

• Honoring survivors and those who lost their lives on Jan. 8, 2011;
• Paying tribute to the first responders, citizens and medical personnel who came to the aid of the victims;
• And supporting nonprofit groups or organizations that sponsor programs, discussions and more in public schools, faith communities, politics and mental health care.

In schools, these programs will work with students to encourage understanding differences and address the effects of bullying. In faith communities and the political arena, the programs will promote respect for different points of view and civil discourse regarding public policy issues. In mental health, they will work to increase awareness of mental health symptoms, prevention and treatment services.

The fund will also support nonprofit programs and other organizations to produce concerts and artistic events. Concerts with national and local musicians will play an important role in building the fund and in healing and unifying the community.