About
On May 24, 2022, Uvalde, Texas endured horrific violence when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, killing nineteen students and two teachers. The entire nation is heartbroken. Many have asked how to help.
In partnership with San Antonio Area Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, the National Compassion Fund has established the Uvalde Together We Rise Fund to provide direct financial assistance to the survivors of the deceased and those directly affected by this tragedy.
One hundred percent of the contributions donated to this fund will go directly to victims and survivors of this atrocity. Qualifying charitable donations to this fund are tax deductible.
The National Compassion Fund is the leading authority on financial assistance to victims of mass casualty events. It is a subsidiary of the National Center for Victims of Crime, the nation’s leading resource and advocacy center for victims of all types of crime.
The Protocol
Information and eligibility guidelines coming soon.
Other Information
Oakland County’s Board of Commissioners (BOC) is partnering with the Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) to launch an Oxford School Mental Health Funding Assistance Program in support of persons directly impacted by the recent tragedy.
Town Halls
Town Halls will be hosted by the local Steering Committee on July 19, 2022 at 6:00pm and August 11, 2022 at 11:30am to hear public comment on the Draft Protocol and explain the application process.
Uvalde Fairplex
215 Veterans Ln
Uvalde, TX 78801
Application & Payment Information
Each type of application has a number of documents which need to be completed and uploaded as part of the process. Please click “Before you start…” document below for the appropriate category, download, and complete the information before beginning the online application. Please note that there are various signature, witness, and notarization requirements for each document.
PROCESS OVERVIEW
Timeline
Shooting occurs
First meeting of Steering Committee; approve Draft Protocol and send for translation
Publish Draft Protocol and public comment period begins
Town Hall Meeting and public comment period ends
Steering Committee meets to approve Final Protocol
Final Protocol published to NCF website for survivors, victims, and interested parties
Application is available online. Application instructions are disseminated to all known applicants and potential applicants.
Applications completed (with required documentation) and submitted to the Fund Administrators
Fund closes to donations
All personal meetings requested with the Fund Administrators completed
Deadline for submission of applications
All applications reviewed by the Fund Administrators. Recommendations for payments to eligible applicants submitted to the Steering Committee for independent review and approval.
Steering Committee approves Funds Distribution Plan
Distribution of payments to approved eligible beneficiaries begins on a rolling basis
Three weeks after the end of the month in which all disbursements are completed Independent auditing firm conducts examination of Fund according to Agreed Upon Procedures
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Register for the Town Halls & Submit Written Feedback
Written feedback and questions about the Draft Protocol and must be submitted by August 10th. The Town Halls will be held on July 19, 2022 at 6:00pm and August 11, 2022 at 11:30am at the Uvalde Fairplex, 215 Veterans Ln, Uvalde, TX.