Does Bullying Cause Suicide ? Explaining the complex relationship between bullying and suicide. When are schools responsible? (Jessica Schrader) As a national student advocacy and violence prevention nonprofit, we view bullying as yet another form of violence which must be properly understood and addressed. As we see nationally a tragic increase in cases related to school bullying & student suicide, we must be alert to ensuring the critical balance between understanding th

We Remember, Santino Israel Gonzalez January 30, 2009 – February 21, 2026 At the request of the family, the foundation has included a special memorial below for Santino Israel Gonzalez - Gone Far Too Soon Trees For Peace: A Living Tribute Santino’s life was tragically cut short on February 21, 2026, following a shooting in Kansas City, Missouri. Though gone far too soon, his spirit and the joy he brought to others will never be forgotten. Santino Israel Gonzalez was born in O

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Youth Peace And Justice Foundation (Formerly The Uvalde Foundation For Kids) March 4, 2026 National / Texas National Nonprofit Formed After Uvalde, Texas Mass Shooting to Honor Austin Officers Cleared in Terror Attack Response; Financial Grant to Accompany Recognition AUSTIN, TX — The Youth Peace And Justice Foundation—the national nonprofit organization formed in the immediate aftermath of the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde—announced today that it will

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Youth Peace & Justice Foundation to Honor Both Austin Sixth Street Victims Through Trees for Peace Memorial; Fundraiser Launched for Savitha Shan’s Family March 3, 2026 — Austin, Texas / Dallas, Texas — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation today announced it will honor both students who tragically lost their lives in the recent Austin Sixth Street mass shooting through its national Trees for Peace living memorial initiative. The Foundation previously a

Auditions For The Emily Finn Dance Scholarship, Honoring Slain Student; Were Held This Week! 14 Students Auditioned! Check Out Some Videos From The Auditions! More About The Emily Finn "Seeds Of Hope," Scholarship: https://www.americanballetstudio.com/emily-finn-scholarship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2026 Youth Peace & Justice Foundation Announces Spring 2026 Seattle AnchorPoint Launch Following Rainier Beach Tragedy; Notes Outreach from Seattle Public Schools Seattle, WA — In the wake of the fatal Rainier Beach bus stop shooting that claimed the lives of two teenagers and prompted renewed citywide calls for mentorship and job pathways, the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation, also known as the Uvalde Foundation For Kids, today announced pl

Youth Peace & Justice Foundation Supports Student Voices While Emphasizing Safe, Organized Civic Engagement TEMPLE, TX — In response to recent Texas state guidance on student walkouts — including the Texas State Board of Education’s call for investigations into educators and administrators — the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation (YPJF) affirms its support for student voices in their communities while emphasizing that true civic power comes from knowledge, preparation, and peac

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2026 The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation Recognizes Seattle Public Schools for Exemplary Outreach and Commitment to Youth Well‑Being Seattle, WA — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation proudly acknowledges Seattle Public Schools (SPS) for its ongoing leadership, collaborative outreach, and dedication to advancing the safety, well‑being, and success of students across the district. Our foundation is truly thankful for their recent corresponde

Building a Village for Peace: Connecting Youth-Led Action with a Legacy of Advocacy By Daniel Chapin, Founder, Youth Peace and Justice Foundation The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation (YPJF) continues its commitment to meaningful change by seeking partnerships with organizations dedicated to advancing peace, justice, and human dignity. One organization whose mission resonates deeply with ours is the [Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL)](https://fcnl.org). Since

FOR PUBLIC RELEASE GVI FRAMEWORK BRIEF: A PATH FORWARD ON STUDENT SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY Issued by: The Uvalde Foundation for Kids Date: February 2026 WHY WE ARE RELEASING THIS Communities lose trust in school systems not because mistakes occur, but because those mistakes are followed by silence, confusion, or defensiveness. Across the country, families and educators are asking the same question after serious incidents: *What changed afterward?* This brief outlines a pract

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Youth Peace and Justice Foundation Denounces Uvalde Acquittal as a Moral Collapse and Betrayal of Children UVALDE, Texas Jan. 21, 2026 The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation, also known as The Uvalde Foundation for Kids, issued an urgent and forceful condemnation Wednesday following the acquittal of former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales, calling the verdict “a gut-wrenching failure of accountability and a betrayal of every child this syst

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2026 U.S. Department of Justice Moves Roanoke Civil Rights Case to Department of Education; RCPS Silence Enters Third Week ROANOKE, VA The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation (Uvalde Foundation For Kids) received formal notification today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division has reviewed the Foundation’s complaint against Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) and has officially referred the matter to the U.S. Department

Beyond the Barricades: What the Civil Rights Era Can Teach Us About Today’s ICE–DHS Confrontations Across the country, tensions between federal immigration enforcement and protesters—many of them students—have escalated into scenes that feel both urgent and eerily familiar. Lines of armored agents. Crowds chanting behind barricades. Public spaces turning into flashpoints overnight. What’s missing from many of these moments isn’t courage or conviction. It’s strategy. History o

THE SOVEREIGNTY STATEMENT Our Declaration of Institutional Independence & The Mandate for Scale The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation (formerly the Uvalde Foundation For Kids) does not operate on permission, and we do not wait for political consensus. As of January 2026, we have achieved a state of Negotiating Sovereignty. By growing our reserves from a $12,638.54 December close to an ironclad, debt-free $13,508.22 today, we have decoupled our mission from the whims of munic

FISCAL EXCELLENCE & MISSION IMPACT REPORT PERIOD : JANUARY 2026 Organization : The Uvalde Foundation For Kids | Youth Peace & Justice Foundation Status : FINAL / RECONCILED / AUDIT-LOCKED Date of Certification : January 17, 2026 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY : THE SOVEREIGN TRANSITION In January 2026, the Foundation successfully transitioned to a Sovereign Operational Model. By establishing total financial independence from municipal grant cycles, the Foundation has secured its

A FOUNDATION GUIDE TO FINDING HEALING & PEACE AMIDST COMMUNITY VIOLENCE Prepared by The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation (YPJF): A National 501c3 Student Advocacy & Violence Prevention Nonprofit 16 January 2026 In the wake of recent events at Roosevelt High School and the escalating tensions throughout Minneapolis, Minnesota, our students are carrying an invisible weight. When our streets feel like battlefields, the "psychological crisis" is as dangerous as the physical one.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YPJF Vindicated: Investigation Uncovers Victim Funds Diverted to Fraud-Linked Nonprofits; Foundation Demands Political Commitment to GVI Model LEWISTON, Maine (Jan. 12, 2026) — The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation (YPJF), formerly the Uvalde Foundation for Kids, today declared full vindication following new reports confirming that national donations intended for Lewiston mass shooting victims were diverted to organizations now facing federal and state

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation (The Uvalde Foundation For Kids) 254-499-8027 www.theuvaldefoundation.com OR hector.bruno66@yahoo.com 726-237-9899 National Memorial to Honor Camila Mendoza Olmos; Foundation Announces Direct Financial Support for Family Funeral Efforts SAN ANTONIO — Jan. 1, 2026 — The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation (The Uvalde Foundation For Kids), a national 501(c)(3) violence prevention and student advocacy group formed after

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Relations Department Youth Peace and Justice Foundation (YPJF) Uvalde Foundation For Kids 2 January 2026 Stockton Truce Concludes: YPJF Reports Targeted Gang Ceasefire Success; Announces 2026 Anchorpoint Hub Locations STOCKTON, CA (January 2, 2026 ) The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation (YPJF) officially announced Thursday the upcoming conclusion of the formal 21-day "Conditional Epiphany Gang Truce," out of Stockton, California today. The founda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Ballet Studio Collaborates With Youth Peace and Justice Foundation To Officially Launch The Emily Finn National Scholarship Fund; Issues Call for 2026 Student Applicants BAYPORT, NY & DALLAS, TX — December 31, 2025 The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation (formerly The Uvalde Foundation For Kids) is proud to announce the official launch of the Emily Finn National Scholarship Fund. Effective today, the Foundation has established a $24,000 three-y