About Us
Who We Are
The Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund (SHPAF) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization committed to protecting all children from gun violence in schools, homes, and communities. The Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund advances a holistic policy platform that promotes safer firearm access, youth mental health, and violence prevention education. The organization works at the state and federal level to pass nonpartisan legislation through inclusive partnerships, diverse grassroots education, and community mobilization. It is part of Sandy Hook Promise, founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
Our Story
Sandy Hook Promise is a national nonprofit organization founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Based in Newtown, Connecticut, our intent is to honor all victims of gun violence by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation. By empowering youth to “know the signs” and uniting all people who value the protection of children, we can take meaningful actions in schools, homes, and communities to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life.
Our Mission
Our shared mission with Sandy Hook Promise Foundation is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. The Action Fund is nonpartisan and committed to advancing federal and state legislation through grassroots engagement and mobilization that promotes gun safety, youth mental health, and violence prevention training.
What We Do
As the leading nonpartisan gun violence prevention organization in the nation, we advance a holistic policy platform that promotes gun safety, youth mental health, and violence prevention education. We work at the state and federal level to pass bipartisan legislation through inclusive partnerships, diverse grassroots education, and community mobilization.
Our Team
Sandy Hook Promise is led by several family members whose loved ones were taken at Sandy Hook Elementary School and a talented staff of seasoned professionals.
Every member of our organization and its network of supporters is working to help fulfill our shared mission to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. People of all ages and backgrounds have come together, united in the cause to protect our kids. Learn more about the people working and volunteering to make our schools and communities safer from gun violence.
Join The Team
Visit the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation Careers Page to learn about open positions.