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Uvalde Together We Rise Fund

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.

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The Protocol

Information and eligibility guidelines coming soon.

  • View the DRAFT Protocol (English)
  • View the FINAL Protocol
  • Leer el Proyecto de Protocolo
  • Leer el Protocolo FINAL
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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.

  • Oxford Community Mental Health Services Copay and Deductible Program

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

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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.

Category A (Death Benefits):
  • Before you start your Category A application
  • Antes de comenzar tu solicitud Categoría A
Category B (Injury Benefits):
  • Before you start your Category B application
  • Antes de comenzar tu solicitud Categoría B
Category C (Present in the West Wing):
  • Before you start your Category C application
  • Antes de comenzar tu solicitud Categoría C
Category D (Class and Funeral Home Workers):
  • Before you start your Category D application
  • Antes de comenzar tu solicitud Categoría D
Category E (Present Elsewhere on Campus):
  • Before you start your Category E application
  • Antes de comenzar tu solicitud Categoría E
The online application must be submitted by a person over the age of 18. If the victim is over 18, they may submit their own application.  If the victim is under 18, the online application must be submitted by a parent or guardian.  When an application is completed by a parent, the parent’s information should be entered in the fields marked “applicant” and the child’s information should be entered in the fields marked “victim.” Individuals who fill out an application on behalf of a minor victim will need to provide proof of their relationship to the victim, such as a birth certificate or proof of guardianship.
 
For all C, D, and E applications, even if the online application is submitted by a parent, the notarized affidavit must be signed by the minor victim.

PROCESS OVERVIEW

Timeline

Shooting occurs

November 30, 2021

First meeting of Steering Committee; approve Draft Protocol and send for translation

February 8, 2022

Publish Draft Protocol and public comment period begins

February 15, 2022

Town Hall Meeting and public comment period ends

March 21, 2022

Steering Committee meets to approve Final Protocol

March 22, 2022

Final Protocol published to NCF website for survivors, victims, and interested parties

March 29, 2022

Application is available online. Application instructions are disseminated to all known applicants and potential applicants.

April 15, 2022

Applications completed (with required documentation) and submitted to the Fund Administrators

April 15 – May 6, 2022

Fund closes to donations

May 20, 2022

All personal meetings requested with the Fund Administrators completed

March 21, 2021 – May 6, 2022

Deadline for submission of applications

May 6, 2022

All applications reviewed by the Fund Administrators. Recommendations for payments to eligible applicants submitted to the Steering Committee for independent review and approval.

April 15, 2022 – May 29, 2022

Steering Committee approves Funds Distribution Plan

June 13, 2022

Distribution of payments to approved eligible beneficiaries begins on a rolling basis

June 17, 2022

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.

With the generous support of GoFundMe.

The National Compassion Fund is a subsidiary of the National Center for Victims of Crime. All donations are tax exempt under IRS code 501(c)(3). Our EIN is 30-0022798.

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