Dear friend,

As advocates for safer schools, we’re often asked tough questions about how to protect our nation's kids. For families who’ve lost loved ones to firearm violence at school, the pain never goes away. It’s a lifetime of grief and fear that no family should have to face.

For those who haven’t experienced it directly, the emotional toll of just worrying about their child’s safety at school is real. We’re talking about long-term damage—to mental health, to students’ well-being, and to trust in our schools.

What’s the cost of not securing our schools?

When we don’t act, we leave students and educators vulnerable. The emotional scars last a lifetime, and the financial cost of addressing trauma afterward is staggering. But the greatest cost—the loss of life—is one no family can ever recover from.

So what can we do?

At Stand With Parkland, we’re fighting every day to make our schools safe. We work at the local, state, and federal level to inspire action. We helped pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the largest school safety bill in history, but we can’t stop there. We need your help to keep pushing for real, lasting change.

Will you donate today to help protect our schools and keep our kids safe?

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The cost of inaction is too high. I would give anything—my hopes, my dreams, my very soul—to have my daughter Gina back. By working together, we can build a future where every child feels safe at school, and no family has to endure the heartbreak of having their child murdered at school.

Thank you for standing with us,

Tony Montalto
President, Stand With Parkland