Severe flooding in Uvalde and nearby Boerne, Texas, has displaced many families and created urgent needs for emergency assistance. The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation, also known as the Uvalde Foundation For Kids, is responding by expanding its flood relief efforts. With over 100 applications for help already received, the Foundation is working tirelessly to support families affected by the rising Leona River and the devastating impact of floodwaters in the Texas Hill Countr

Creating safer communities where young people can thrive remains a pressing challenge across the United States. Violence affects countless families, leaving deep wounds and urgent needs for support and prevention. The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation and the Emily Finn Foundation have joined forces to address these challenges head-on. This partnership brings together two dedicated organizations focused on honoring victims, supporting families, and preventing violence among yo

UPDATED, JULY 13 2026: Youth Peace & Justice Foundation Nears Completion of Memorial Walk; Final 15 Miles into Kerrville Planned Tuesday KERRVILLE, Texas — July 13, 2026 — After days of walking across Central Texas in memory of those lost in the 2025 Kerrville floods, the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation is preparing to complete the final approximately 15 miles of its Memorial Walk for Kerrville Flood Victims on Tuesday! JULY 8, 2026: The walk has taken participants through s

Lives, Legacy & Recovery Journey: Remembering Kerrville, Texas 2025 Floods (Proposed Route) July 4-13 Here are the updated, landmark-specific walking directions for our charity route, starting precisely at the Temple Buc-ee's and milestones before continuing through the rest of the cities. ------------------------------ 📍 Leg 1: Temple Buc-ee's to Belton City Hall — ~12 Miles 1. Start: Depart from Buc-ee's (4155 N General Bruce Dr) and head South on the I-35 South Frontag

Youth Peace & Justice Foundation Announces Memorial Walk for Kerrville Flood Victims Temple to Kerrville, Texas | July 4–13, 2026 TEMPLE, Texas (June 25, 2026) — Youth Peace & Justice Foundation, formerly known as The Uvalde Foundation For Kids, announced today the Memorial Walk for Kerrville Flood Victims: Lives, Legacy & Recovery Journey, a 10-day remembrance walk scheduled to begin July 4, 2026, in Temple, Texas, and conclude in Kerrville, Texas. The event is a non-competi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2026 Youth Peace & Justice Foundation Marks Anniversary Week of Brian Wilson's Passing & 84th Birthday; National Scholarship Continues to Honor His Legacy VIRGINIA / NATIONAL — During the anniversary week marking one year since the passing of legendary Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, and on the eve of his 84th birthday; the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation, also known as the Uvalde Foundation For Kids announced that the Brian Wilson Memorial

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2026 Denver Shooting Survivor Angelo Duran, Paralyzed in Colorado Attack, Appointed to National Advisory Board of Youth Peace & Justice Foundation / Uvalde Foundation For Kids Dallas, Texas / Denver, Colorado — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation and Uvalde Foundation For Kids today announced the appointment of shooting survivor Angelo Duran to its National Advisory & Voting Board. Duran, who was critically injured and left paralyzed following a

Meet Our Newest Board Member - Cindy Fowler From Central Texas The foundation is so very excited to announce our newest Advisory Board member, Cindy Fowler! PHOTO COMING SOON! "My name is Cindy, and I have been happily married to my husband, Matt, for 20 years. Together we have three wonderful children who are the center of my world. My oldest daughter is 22 years old and has special needs. I also have two sons, Timmy, who is 18 and attending college at UMHB, and Colin, who i

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Youth Peace & Justice Foundation Announces Summer 2026 Operational Hours and Program Focus Period May 26, 2026 The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation announces its Summer 2026 operational schedule, effective May 26, 2026 through August 1, 2026. During this period, the Foundation will operate under adjusted summer hours for general business activities, including case management, administrative coordination, interviews, grant funding research and application

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Five Hancock County middle school students were recognized after school leaders said their quick thinking helped save their bus driver during an asthma attack on an evening route. The students were presented with the Youth Peace and Justice Foundation’s Youth Heroism Award during a special school pledge ceremony. School leaders said the students remained calm, worked together, and helped protect their driver and fellow classmates during the emerg

The Brian Wilson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students nationwide who demonstrate excellence in performing arts and creative abilities, coupled with a strong record of community service. Special consideration is given to those actively involved in school violence prevention, bullying prevention, and the overall advancement of student and youth welfare in their communities. Our Latest Scholarship Recipient from Virginia, True Schrider, an honors graduate from Patrick Hen

For IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPDATED 19 July 2025 The Uvalde Foundation For Kids (Texas/National) The Uvalde Foundation For Kids, national nonprofit, based in Central Texas; formed in response to the May 2022, Robb Elementary School shooting - Announced in an update early Saturday morning; that it has made it's first round of what it noted will be several ongoing donations to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund of the Community Foundation Of The Texas Hill Country. The foundation dona

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Founder Of Uvalde Foundation For Kids Donates First Round Of Funds From National Fundraiser To Family Of Minneapolis Shooting Victims, Harper Moyski 29 August 2025 (National)(Minneapolis) Remember the beautiful lives of Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski, and honor their memory by holding their families and loved ones close. The love you have for them and for each other is a force that violence cannot extinguish. The Uvalde Foundation For Kids released an

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2026 YOUTH PEACE & JUSTICE FOUNDATION LAUNCHES FUNDRAISER, ANNOUNCES “TREES FOR PEACE” MEMORIAL, AND EXTENDS SUPPORT TO SHREVEPORT COMMUNITY FOLLOWING DEADLY SHOOTING UPDATE 04/23/26: YOUTH PEACE & JUSTICE FOUNDATION RELEASES SECOND ROUND OF DONATIONS, TOTALING $1,555.34 IN SUPPORT OF SHREVEPORT VICTIMS UPDATE 04/22/26: YOUTH PEACE & JUSTICE FOUNDATION DELIVERS $1,005.34 TO SUPPORT VICTIMS WITHIN 24 HOURS, HIGHLIGHTS UNIQUE STUDENT-LED NATIONAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - FUNDRAISER TRANSITION & RESPONSE Youth Peace and Justice Foundation Transitions Aid Effort to Official Family GoFundMe for Cameron Graham; Current Funds Immediately Directed to Family's Account Foundation Acknowledges 'No Charges' Decision, Maintains Focus on Humanitarian Aid and Trauma Support for Community DALLAS, TX — December 10, 2025 (FULL STORY HERE) (EVENING UPDATE) — The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation (The Uvalde Foundation For Kids) today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2026 TEXAS YOUTH DONATE TO SUPPORT OHIO SCHOOL COMMUNITY FOLLOWING TRAGEDY Dallas, TX / PARMA HEIGHTS, OH — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation, also known as The Uvalde Foundation for Kids, today announced that student members in Texas have contributed an initial $250 donation raised through a local car wash fundraiser to support the Valley Forge High School community following the recent tragic death of a student. The foundation noted that w

Daniel, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the need for lasting solutions to pervasive gun violence in Minnesota. I share your outrage and heartbreak at the ongoing impact of gun violence in our state. The Senate passed the most comprehensive package of gun violence prevention legislation in our state’s history. I was proud to partner with Senator Zaynab Mohamed in our Gun Violence Prevention Working Group this fall, and then in continuing our work throug

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2026 Youth Peace & Justice Foundation Youth Heroism Awards to Be Presented During School Pledge Ceremony on May 19, 2026 The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation announced today that students recently selected to receive the Foundation’s Youth Heroism Award will be formally recognized during a special school ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Hancock Middle School The recognition will take place during the school’s regularly scheduled

The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation – also called the Uvalde Foundation for Kids – works to combat “violence in its physical and cultural forms across the nation,” according to its website. It was founded in the aftermath of the May 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. Last week, it announced plans to examine the incident at Christ the King. It’s an expansion of a review of bullying and school safety concerns within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte that the

Founder of National Student Advocacy Group Joins Winnie In New Childrens Book On Kindness "This book is dedicated to every child who has ever felt the sting of unkindness, the weight of loneliness, or the fear of being different. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the power of empathy, and the transformative effect of genuine kindness. To those who have faced bullying, exclusion, or any form of adversity, may these pages offer comfort, understanding, and