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March 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM

We have a groundbreaking announcement to share.

Introducing the CERA app Dear friend, Last month, we made a groundbreaking announcement that will enhance emergency response capabilities during school and community safety incidents!  Six years ago in Parkland, we witnessed a catastrophic failure in communication and response to the …

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March 1, 2024 at 12:30 AM

Remembering Parkland, responding to Kansas City

This cannot continue. Dear friend, Earlier this month marked a somber anniversary for all of us at Stand With Parkland. Six years ago, our community was shattered by an unimaginable act of violence. Yet even as we reflect on our own pain and loss, we are confronted with another senseles…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Turning grief into action

What this day means to us. Dear friends, Today marks one of the most challenging days of the year for me and sixteen other families.  Six years ago, my daughter Gina Montalto was tragically taken from us in the 2018 Parkland shooting, along with sixteen other souls. In response to thi…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

February 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM

As we prepare for the 6th anniversary...

Remembering February 14. Friends, We’re approaching our annual commemoration of the February 14th shooting that took too many innocent lives, like my own daughter Gina, too soon. As we prepare, we need to ensure our message reaches across the country. As we get ready for a national pus…

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January 31, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Friends, here’s what we’ve been up to.

Take a moment to read our January newsletter. Hi friends, We hope you have enjoyed ringing in the new year with your loved ones. Before you get to reading our January newsletter on our recent work, please consider supporting our fight to make schools safe for kids, teachers and staff b…

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 4:38 PM

A new year, another tragedy.

It has been devastating to see the news from Iowa — this is why Congress must pass the Eagles Act. Hello everyone —  This is Tony Montalto from Stand with Parkland. It has been devastating to see the news from Iowa. On just the first day back to school from holiday break, Perry High Sc…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Friends — can we count on you to stand up for school safety?

We won’t stop until every student, teacher and staff member is safe walking into their schools each morning. Hello there, There are less than 48 hours left in 2023 and we have just $872 left to raise to meet our $8,000 end-of-year goal — we’re so close! Can we count on you to chip in $1…

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  Tom Hoyer · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 4:53 PM

Hello there, I’m Tom Hoyer.

I’m the father of Luke Hoyer, one of the 17 victims of the Parkland Massacre. Hello there, My name is Tom Hoyer — I’m the father of Luke Hoyer, one of the 17 victims of the Parkland Massacre. I’m reaching out because there are only a few days left before the end of the year, and Stand …

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 7:52 PM

A message as we head into the holidays.

Since losing my daughter Gina, I’ll be honest that the holiday season can be a difficult time. Hi friends, It’s Tony from Stand with Parkland. I’ll be honest that the holiday season can be a difficult time — since losing my daughter Gina to the Parkland school massacre in 2018, family h…

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  Debra Hixon · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 12:22 AM

Can you help me honor my husband Chris?

Chris was used to giving his all to serve those in his community, and he died doing the same — storming into the building to confront the gunman terrorizing his school. Hi friends, My name is Debra Hixon, and this is my husband Chris. In 2018, Chris was murdered during the Parkland Mas…

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

December 14, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Friends — I’ll keep this quick.

Thank you so much for your time and your help, friends. We couldn’t do this without you. Hi friends, It’s Tony, the President of Stand with Parkland. I know this is a busy time of year with the holidays approaching, so I’ll keep this quick. To continue advocating for safe schools in 20…

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Hello everyone, I wanted to send a note of gratitude.

The progress we’ve been able to make thanks to this community always keeps us looking forward. Hello everyone — Tony Montalto here from Stand with Parkland. I just wanted to send a note of gratitude to everyone who supported our Giving Tuesday fundraiser last month. It means the world t…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Friend, our families need your help today.

Our founding families rely on the generosity of our supporters to carry our work forward, and any amount you would be able to give would make a difference. Hi friend, To continue our work advocating for safer schools, we need your help today. A month ago, we set out to raise $10,000 by…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 25, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Friend: Here’s an update on where we’re at.

Tony Montalto here – father of Gina Montalto and president of Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe Schools. Hi friend, Tony Montalto here – father of Gina Montalto and president of Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe School…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Friend — this issue shouldn’t be partisan.

It is deeply saddening to watch more families suffering the indescribable anguish of losing a family member to targeted mass violence Hi friend, Our hearts continue to break as more news continues to come out about the tragedy in Maine last month. It is deeply saddening to watch more fa…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Hi there, friends, it’s Tony.

As one might expect, keeping our heads down and prioritizing getting things done all of the time can make fundraising a little difficult. Hi friends, It’s Tony, the President of Stand with Parkland. I know this is a busy time of year, but I wanted to reach out ahead of Giving Tuesday n…

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September 28, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Friends, help us spread the word about these school safety resources →

Students and school staff are kicking off an exciting new year of learning and growth all across the country, and Stand with Parkland is working hard to ensure their safety. Friends, Students and school staff are kicking off an exciting new year of learning and growth all across the cou…

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August 29, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Back to school: Our summer recap and resources

This summer has been such an eventful one for the school safety movement, and we’re excited to showcase our work! Dear friend, This summer has been such an eventful one for the school safety movement, and we’re excited to showcase our work! But before we do, we wanted to cover some reso…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland President · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 7:44 PM

17 grieving families made a promise

that no matter the pain it brought us re-live our grief, we would do everything in our power to make other families safer… Hello everyone — Tony here. Today is the 5th anniversary of Stand with Parkland’s founding.  This day comes with a complex mix of emotions for me. It was a day when…

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June 7, 2023 at 3:31 PM

June Newsletter: Summer safety tips & legislation to watch

Kids will be spending a lot more time at home this season, and we want everyone to have fun while staying safe. Dear friend, Summer is officially here and we hope you have time on your calendar to rest and relax with your friends and family!  We want to share some updates on school safe…

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April 30, 2023 at 5:19 PM

April Newsletter: sharing resources and spreading awareness this spring

Spring has sprung, and this season has been a busy one for us as we met with legislators around the country, invested in school safety research, and more. Our work is only possible through the donations of supporters like you – please consider making a donation to protect America’s children and fu…

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February 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM

February Newsletter: thank-you's, advocacy updates & more

We truly appreciate you being a part of this community… Dear friends, As February, a painful month for our founding families, comes to a close, we wanted to sincerely thank you for your support. Every year since the murder of our loved ones five years ago, this month has been a difficul…

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  Tony Montalto, President of Stand With Parkland · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Five years ago

Five years ago today, my daughter Gina Montalto was murdered at school in the 2018 Parkland shooting, along with sixteen other beautiful souls. Dear friends, Five years ago today, my daughter Gina Montalto was murdered at school in the 2018 Parkland shooting, along with sixteen other be…

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  The Stand with Parkland families · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 1:50 AM

Five years tomorrow.

Tomorrow marks five years since a violent tragedy changed our lives and our community. Every day since February 14, 2018, we’ve felt the indescribable loss that the Parkland school massacre has left in our hearts. But in these five years, we’ve done so much to honor the memories of the daughters, …

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

January 3, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Starting 2023 off strong

From all of us at Stand with Parkland, thank you for being a member of the Stand with Parkland community. So many people have stepped up and lent their support to our movement – and we reached our year-end fundraising goal of $10,000! Dear friend, From all of us at Stand with Parkland,…

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 8:47 PM

One last check-in before 2023

It’s Tony, President of Stand with Parkland. I wanted to reach out one last time to ask for help in reaching our end-of-year fundraising goal. Hi friend, It’s Tony, President of Stand with Parkland. I wanted to reach out one last time to ask for help in reaching our end-of-year fundrai…

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 7:57 PM

Wrapping up 2022

As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to reach out and thank you for standing with us this year. Hi friend, I’m Tony Montalto – father of Gina Montalto and president of Stand with Parkland. As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to reach out and thank you for standing with u…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

December 1, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Thank you, friends!

The strength of this community is so powerful. We’re incredibly heartened by the outpouring of support we received on Giving Tuesday: from every corner of the country, our supporters have shown how much they care about ensuring that America’s schools are safe. Dear friends, The strengt…

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November 29, 2022 at 6:57 PM

This Giving Tuesday, will you Stand with Parkland?

Since our loved ones were killed in the 2018 Parkland school massacre, we’ve been committed to advocating for safer schools so that no one will have to experience the grief and loss that we’ve endured. We’re proud to approach our work in a uniquely inclusive, bipartisan and holistic way to deliver…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Will you make your first donation, friend?

Tony Montalto here – father of Gina Montalto and president of Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe Schools. Hi friend, Tony Montalto here – father of Gina Montalto and president of Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe School…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Reflections on the sentencing of my daughter’s killer

The jury’s verdict was released earlier last month, and I’ve been sitting with what it all means. Since I lost my daughter, Gina Montalto, only fourteen, in the Parkland school massacre, my life’s work has been to make sure that no other father or family member will ever have to feel this kind of …

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

October 29, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Before the Giving Tuesday rush

It’s Tony, the President of Stand with Parkland. I know this is a busy time of year, but I wanted to reach out ahead of Giving Tuesday. Hi friends, It’s Tony, the President of Stand with Parkland. I know this is a busy time of year, but I wanted to reach out ahead of Giving Tuesday. St…

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October 4, 2022 at 7:50 PM

October newsletter: free resources, updates, and more

Stand with Parkland is as dedicated as ever to the school safety movement, through advocating for legislation, disseminating resources, cultivating relationships with elected representatives, and more. In the wake of the Parkland shooting that took our loved ones, we’ve devoted ourselve…

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August 31, 2022 at 11:41 PM

Achieving milestones and heading back to school

We are always fiercely committed to making schools as safe as possible for students, teachers, and families alike. Here's what we've done this summer to do exactly that. Friends, It has been quite an eventful summer for us here at Stand With Parkland, and we've been working hard to ensu…

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August 3, 2022 at 12:06 AM

A summer of progress

Much of our advocacy this summer has been laser-focused on making the return to schools as safe as possible for students, teachers, and families alike – and we’re pleased to write to you about our progress. Dear friends, Much of our advocacy this summer has been laser-focused on making …

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Keeping kids safe this summer

While students are getting out of school for their summer break, we’re still hard at work on making schools safer and advocating for firearm safety measures. Dear friends, The official start to summer is right around the corner – and while students are getting out of school for their s…

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June 1, 2022 at 7:37 PM

A turning point in the school safety movement

As we reach out to you today to provide updates on our work, we mourn the 21 souls taken from this world just last week at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Stand with Parkland’s founding families know the devastation of the Texas families that have been torn apart all too well. America…

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March 28, 2022 at 9:19 PM

Heading into spring after a successful season

As students head into spring break, we’re continuing our work to make schools safer. Our allies play a huge role in this movement, and we’d like to spotlight Representative Chris Latvala who gave his farewell speech this month in which he discussed his work with us. Thank you for your service to o…

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  Tony Montalto, President of Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 3:57 PM

Four years ago

Four years ago today, my daughter Gina Montalto was murdered at school in the 2018 Parkland shooting, along with sixteen other beautiful souls: Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque Anguiano, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Chris Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Joaquin Olive…

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February 13, 2022 at 6:57 PM

Our work so far

Tomorrow marks four years since the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.   Dear friends, Tomorrow marks four years since the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.  Since February 14, 2018, we – the loved ones of those who…

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January 31, 2022 at 10:44 PM

There is still so much work to be done

The new year is upon us, and it provides an unprecedented opportunity to further the movement for safer schools. We’ve come together to get so much done last year – school safety bills passed into law, productive meetings with lawmakers in DC, and continued partnerships to name a few – but there i…

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  Tony Montalto, President of Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 8:36 PM

My ask for you before 2021 ends

Stand with Parkland is a national organization representing American families. We are dedicated to advocating for practical public safety reforms focused on the safety of our children and staff at school, improved mental health, and responsible firearms ownership. Dear friends, Stand wi…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 11:15 PM

Will you support our work in 2022?

2021 has been a monumental year for the school safety movement – we have seen hard-won victories, but sadly, we have also seen horrific tragedies that remind us of why this work is crucial. Dear friends, 2021 has been a monumental year for the school safety movement – we have seen hard-…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 9:25 PM

Thank you, friends!

We are so heartened by the outpouring of support we received on Giving Tuesday. From every corner of the country, our supporters have shown how much they care about ensuring that America’s schools are safe. Dear friends, We are so heartened by the outpouring of support we received on G…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Our work advocating for your families

On this Giving Tuesday, please consider sending in a donation to Stand with Parkland - The National Association of Families for Safe Schools so we can amplify your voice to advocate for improvements that keep students and staff safe at school. Dear friends, America's students have ret…

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September 16, 2021 at 8:39 PM

Help us keep schools safe this fall

Our voice is strongest when we all speak as one. At Stand With Parkland - The National Association of Families for Safe Schools, we have worked tirelessly to advocate for school safety.          This email was sent to [email protected]. If you'd like to update your membership or su…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Safety all summer long

We hope all students and teachers are enjoying a relaxing, fun-filled summer break -- and that it has been a safe one as well. As kids are back home for a while longer before the school year begins, it can be helpful to double check that all firearms are stored safely and out of reach of children.…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Looking back on our third year -- and the road ahead

Three years ago today, we formed Stand with Parkland - The National Association of Families for Safe Schools to be a voice for all our nation’s families seeking positive change. Our approach to fixing America’s tragic problem in regard to school violence is uniquely inclusive, non-partisan, and co…

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June 2, 2021 at 9:24 PM

Will this be a summer of action?

Communities are beginning to reopen and life is returning to “normal,” but we must remain vigilant in our mission for safer schools. Communities are beginning to reopen and life is returning to “normal,” but we must remain vigilant in our mission for safer schools. As summer break appr…

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May 4, 2021 at 9:36 PM

Keeping kids safe!

April has been a busy month of talking with legislators and making sure bills are being passed to keep our students safe. We started off the month talking on “Political Party with Adam Smith” about how we can prevent the next firearm massacre. No one should be worried about the safety of their chi…

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