2026 YEAR-TO-DATE IMPACT REPORT

Youth Peace & Justice Foundation

Recognize. Intervene. Prevent.

Reporting period: January 1–November 3, 2026

In 2026, Youth Peace & Justice Foundation carried forward a difficult promise: to turn remembrance into meaningful action.

Also known as The Uvalde Foundation For Kids, the Foundation began its work following the May 24, 2022 tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. What started with the Walk For Uvalde has grown into a broader national and international effort focused on youth safety, violence prevention, emergency victim assistance, education and support for communities affected by tragedy.

The mission remained clear throughout the year: Recognize. Intervene. Prevent.

Through November 3, the Foundation's reported activities reached communities in 18 U.S. states and internationally in Canada. Its work included emergency victim assistance, crisis response, youth engagement, memorial projects, educational resources, advocacy, public-safety partnerships and support for families and communities facing the consequences of violence and other crises.

From immediate assistance following community tragedies to projects preserving the memories of young lives lost, the Foundation continued connecting remembrance with practical action.

This report reflects a year shaped by urgent needs, meaningful partnerships and an ongoing commitment to young people, families and communities.

2026 IMPACT AT A GLANCE

Geographic reach

• 18 U.S. states: Reported organizational reach through service initiatives, community engagement, youth participation and partnerships.

• Canada: International memorial recognition and youth-focused engagement connected to Tumbler Ridge.

• Three support locations: Temple, Texas; Roanoke, Virginia; and Oʻahu, Hawaii.

Emergency assistance and crisis response

• 213 inquiries: Received following the Charles Young Park incident in Lexington, Kentucky.

• $15,126.34: Assistance distributed in connection with the Lexington response by August 21.

• 96+ crisis calls: Associated with the Lexington response.

• More than 65%: Of reviewed Lexington assistance requests approved.

• $3,150.67: Additional assistance provided to Bend, Oregon, residents during a subsequent reporting period.

Community and youth engagement

• $12,000+: Raised through a separate corporate campaign supporting the Bend response.

• 250+ young people: Represented in a Bend solidarity letter spanning 12 states.

• 100+ young lives: Recognized through the National Youth Gun Violence Memorial Wall, including 96 in the United States and six in Tumbler Ridge, Canada.

Public-safety initiatives

• Up to $5,000: Authorized through the Crimes Against Students reward initiative following the October 24 Tallahassee incident.

These figures represent different activities, reporting periods and funding categories. Geographic reach does not necessarily represent direct financial assistance in every state. Funds raised, assistance distributed and rewards authorized are reported separately.

FROM REMEMBRANCE TO ACTION

Youth Peace & Justice Foundation was formed in the wake of grief, but its work has never been limited to remembrance alone.

The Foundation's early efforts centered on Uvalde and the Walk For Uvalde, a public act of remembrance and solidarity honoring those affected by the Robb Elementary School tragedy.

From that beginning, the organization expanded its focus to address needs that frequently follow tragedy: emergency assistance, family support, youth safety education, community outreach and violence prevention.

That growth reflects a central belief: remembrance matters most when it leads to care, action and change.

In 2026, that belief shaped the Foundation's response across multiple communities. Families sought assistance with medical costs, mental-health support, temporary household needs and other urgent concerns arising when violence or crisis disrupts daily life.

The Foundation also continued its broader prevention and awareness efforts through youth engagement, public-safety partnerships, educational resources, advocacy and memorial initiatives.

The result was a year of service connecting immediate response with a longer-term commitment to safer communities.

A NATIONAL REACH WITH INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS

By November 2026, the Foundation's reported activities had extended across 18 U.S. states and into Canada.

The 2026 working geographic inventory specifically identifies the following 17 states:

Texas, Kentucky, Oregon, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington, North Carolina, Hawaii, California, Maine, Missouri, New York, Nebraska and Kansas.

The aggregate 18-state figure remains subject to reconciliation with the individual activity inventory. The geographic reach includes different forms of engagement, such as direct assistance, community response, youth participation, memorial recognition, advocacy and partnerships. Not every state represents direct financial assistance.

The Foundation's operational and support network includes locations in Temple, Texas; Roanoke, Virginia; and Oʻahu, Hawaii.

Hawaii and the Oʻahu support initiative

Hawaii represents an important part of the Foundation's geographic presence and support infrastructure.

Through its Oʻahu AnchorPoint Safe House initiative, the Foundation developed resources intended to assist youth and families experiencing crisis or displacement.

The initiative reflects the Foundation's broader commitment to providing accessible support resources and strengthening community connections for young people and families who may need assistance.

The Foundation's Hawaii activities also included preparedness and support efforts for families affected by Hurricane Lala, including emergency resource coordination and temporary household support efforts, subject to available resources and individual needs.

These activities demonstrate the importance of preparedness and family support beyond incidents involving violence. Natural disasters and other emergencies can also disrupt housing, family stability and access to essential resources.

The Oʻahu initiative contributes to the Foundation's wider network of support and emergency-response capabilities.

International engagement in Canada

The Foundation's work in Canada marked an important international dimension of its mission.

Through memorial recognition and youth-focused initiatives connected to Tumbler Ridge, the Foundation extended its commitment beyond the United States.

The recognition of Canadian victims through the National Youth Gun Violence Memorial Wall reflects the Foundation's belief that the loss of young lives deserves dignity and remembrance regardless of national borders.

This international engagement complements the Foundation's domestic activities while maintaining a clear distinction between memorial recognition, advocacy and direct emergency assistance.

EMERGENCY VICTIM ASSISTANCE REMAINED CENTRAL

When a crisis happens, families often need help before formal systems can catch up. Bills continue. Children need care. Parents and caregivers need information. Communities need someone to answer calls, review requests and connect people with available resources.

Emergency victim assistance remained one of the Foundation's most direct forms of service in 2026.

The Foundation's response work focused on practical needs. Depending on the circumstances, assistance could include mental-health support, medical needs, temporary household assistance or other urgent expenses connected to an incident.

The Foundation's role was not exclusively financial. Crisis calls, intake reviews, follow-up communication and coordination with support resources were also important parts of its work.

Through professional support relationships, counseling connections, crisis-response resources and community partnerships, the Foundation continued working to connect affected individuals and families with appropriate assistance.

The mission was reflected in each stage:

Recognize meant identifying who needed support.

Intervene meant responding with care and assistance when harm had already occurred.

Prevent meant using lessons from each response to strengthen awareness, partnerships and future safety efforts.

LEXINGTON: A SIGNIFICANT VICTIM-ASSISTANCE RESPONSE

One of the Foundation's major 2026 responses followed the Charles Young Park incident in Lexington, Kentucky.

After the incident, the Foundation received 213 inquiries from people seeking information or assistance.

The response required careful review, communication and crisis assistance. By August 21, the Foundation had approved more than 65 percent of reviewed requests and distributed $15,126.34 in assistance.

The response also involved more than 96 crisis calls.

These figures demonstrate the scale of need that can follow a local tragedy and the substantial work required to respond responsibly.

Each inquiry represented an individual or family facing uncertainty. Each approved request reflected a review process tied to documented needs and available resources.

The Lexington response also demonstrated the importance of accessible crisis communication. Assistance cannot reach families if people do not know where to turn or how to ask for help.

Inquiry intake, crisis calls and follow-up communication became essential parts of the Foundation's response.

BEND: CONTINUED SUPPORT BEYOND THE INITIAL CRISIS

In Bend, Oregon, the Foundation continued supporting residents affected by the Silver Rail Elementary incident.

Previously reported assistance exceeded $16,500. During a subsequent reporting period, the Foundation provided an additional $3,150.67 for mental-health, medical and temporary household needs.

A separate corporate campaign also raised more than $12,000 in support of the Bend response.

These figures represent distinct aspects of the Foundation's involvement and should not be interpreted as interchangeable or combined without accounting for their respective reporting periods and funding purposes.

The response demonstrated that recovery often continues long after the first days of public attention.

Families may need assistance weeks or months after an incident, particularly when mental-health care, medical expenses or household instability become part of daily life.

The Foundation's continued involvement reflected an important reality of community recovery: needs do not always arrive at once. Some families seek help immediately, while others may not recognize the extent of their needs until later.

Youth solidarity across 12 states

The Bend response also extended beyond direct financial assistance.

A youth solidarity letter represented more than 250 young people across 12 states.

The initiative demonstrated another dimension of the Foundation's mission: young people are not simply recipients of protection and assistance. They are also participants in remembrance, solidarity, advocacy and positive community change.

The Foundation's work in Bend connected practical support with a broader expression of compassion and youth participation.

Memorial and crisis-response resources

The Foundation's Bend activities also included memorial planning and the development of crisis-response resources.

Trees for Peace and the proposed Bend memorial grove reflect the importance of providing lasting opportunities for remembrance.

The Foundation also provided Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Acute Traumatic Stress Management (ATSM) materials for consideration by appropriate officials.

These materials were submitted as resources for review and should be distinguished from services or programs formally adopted by local authorities.

The Foundation's continued availability to support affected families and the community reflects its commitment to recovery beyond the initial response.

TALLAHASSEE: VICTIM SUPPORT AND PUBLIC-SAFETY RESPONSE

Following the October 24, 2026 incident near FAMU Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, the Foundation activated victim-support efforts.

The Foundation also authorized a reward of up to $5,000 through its Crimes Against Students initiative.

The response reflected two complementary aspects of the Foundation's mission: supporting individuals and families affected by violence while encouraging information sharing and accountability.

The Crimes Against Students initiative provides an additional resource intended to supplement, not interfere with, established law-enforcement investigations and local crime-solving efforts.

The Foundation's response also involved outreach and coordination with community and public-safety contacts.

No single organization can meet every need following a major incident. Effective community response requires cooperation, communication and multiple avenues through which affected families can seek help.

MEMORIAL PROJECTS: PRESERVING LIVES AND LEGACIES

Remembrance remained an important part of the Foundation's work in 2026.

Its memorial initiatives seek to preserve the names and stories of young people lost to violence while providing communities with meaningful ways to remember, reflect and renew their commitment to prevention.

Trees for Peace and National Forest memorial trees

The Foundation's Trees for Peace initiative includes a national memorial tree effort intended to provide meaningful opportunities for remembrance through the planting and recognition of memorial trees.

The initiative connects individual remembrance with a lasting commitment to peace, environmental stewardship and violence prevention.

National Forest memorial projects provide another avenue through which families and communities can honor young lives and preserve their legacies.

National Youth Gun Violence Memorial Wall

The Foundation continued developing and recognizing its National Youth Gun Violence Memorial Wall, which recognizes more than 100 young people lost to gun violence.

The memorial includes 96 young people in the United States and six victims associated with the Tumbler Ridge tragedy in Canada.

The inclusion of Canadian victims reflects the Foundation's growing international recognition and its belief that the loss of young lives deserves dignity and remembrance regardless of national borders.

Bend memorial grove

The proposed Bend memorial grove represents another community-focused expression of remembrance following the Silver Rail Elementary incident.

The project reflects the Foundation's interest in creating lasting opportunities for community solidarity and reflection. Its proposed status should be distinguished from completed memorial installations or formally approved municipal projects.

Together, these initiatives demonstrate that memorialization is not separate from the Foundation's mission. It is part of recognizing the lives affected by violence, supporting grieving communities and encouraging future prevention.

NATIONAL PROGRAMS, YOUTH SAFETY AND PREVENTION

The Foundation's activities extend beyond individual emergency responses. Its broader initiatives are intended to strengthen the resources available to young people, families and communities before and after a crisis.

Crimes Against Students

The Crimes Against Students initiative provides a reward mechanism intended to encourage information that may assist appropriate investigations involving crimes against students.

The program is designed to supplement established law-enforcement and community crime-solving efforts, not replace or interfere with them.

Youth safety education and advocacy

The Foundation supports youth safety awareness, violence-prevention education and advocacy intended to encourage earlier recognition of concerning circumstances and appropriate intervention.

Its work emphasizes the importance of listening to young people, taking concerns seriously and strengthening communication among students, families, educators and public-safety partners.

Emergency victim assistance

The Foundation's emergency assistance activities provide a framework for reviewing verified requests and directing available support toward families affected by violence and other emergencies.

Memorial and remembrance initiatives

Trees for Peace, National Forest memorial projects and the National Youth Gun Violence Memorial Wall preserve the memories of young lives and create opportunities for public awareness and community solidarity.

Crisis-response resources

Through professional and community support relationships, the Foundation seeks to connect affected individuals and families with appropriate resources following traumatic incidents.

These initiatives operate alongside incident-specific responses and reflect the Foundation's commitment to sustained service rather than temporary public attention.

CRISIS RESPONSE AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS

The Foundation's crisis-response activities continued to involve collaboration with professional and community support resources.

Its approach recognizes that financial assistance alone cannot address every consequence of violence or community tragedy.

Affected individuals may need emotional support, counseling connections, crisis intervention, family resources or assistance navigating available services.

The Foundation's support relationships include licensed clinical professionals, pro bono therapists, chaplaincy resources and other community partners.

Critical Incident Stress Management and Acute Traumatic Stress Management also remain part of its broader approach to supporting individuals and communities following traumatic events.

The Foundation recognizes the importance of appropriate professional qualifications, informed consent, confidentiality, clear service boundaries and coordination when connecting people with support.

Clinical services, supervised peer support and general community assistance must remain appropriately distinguished.

These principles are important to ensuring that individuals and families receive responsible support during vulnerable moments.

COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC-SAFETY PARTNERSHIPS

The Foundation's work in 2026 reinforced the importance of collaboration.

Community organizations, schools, local agencies, public-safety professionals, businesses and individual supporters all contribute to stronger responses following tragedy.

Partnerships help extend the Foundation's ability to identify needs, distribute information, connect families with resources and support prevention initiatives.

Corporate campaigns, community contributions, professional volunteers and local relationships also play an important role in sustaining the Foundation's activities.

The Foundation's national reach would not be possible through isolated efforts alone. Its work depends on communication, cooperation and the willingness of individuals and organizations to contribute to a shared purpose.

UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCIAL IMPACT

The Foundation's financial activity reflects several different forms of support, including direct victim assistance, corporate fundraising campaigns, restricted project contributions and reward authorizations.

These categories serve different purposes and should be evaluated separately.

For example, the $15,126.34 distributed in Lexington represents reported assistance through August 21. The additional $3,150.67 in Bend represents subsequent assistance during a separate reporting period. The more than $12,000 raised through the Bend corporate campaign represents fundraising activity, not automatically an additional amount distributed to families.

Similarly, an authorized reward of up to $5,000 represents a program authorization and should not be confused with an expenditure or payment.

The Foundation believes public reporting should distinguish between funds raised, funds available, funds authorized and assistance actually distributed.

That distinction helps donors, community partners and the public understand how contributions support the Foundation's work.

The Foundation's organizational financial reporting, including its available federal tax filings and financial disclosures, provides additional information about its overall operations and financial position.

A FOUNDATION BUILT FOR MORE THAN ONE MOMENT

The Foundation's work is not limited to the days immediately following a tragedy.

While emergency response is essential, meaningful community support requires continued engagement after the initial crisis has passed.

Families may need assistance long after an incident. Young people may need ongoing opportunities to participate in advocacy and remembrance. Communities may need time to develop memorial projects, strengthen safety resources and build relationships that can support future prevention.

This is why the Foundation's work connects emergency assistance with youth engagement, memorialization, education, advocacy and community partnerships.

The Foundation seeks to remain present not only when communities are in the headlines, but also during the quieter periods when families are rebuilding and communities are working toward recovery.

That continuity is central to its mission.

THE THREE-PART MISSION

The Foundation's mission provided the framework for a complex year.

RECOGNIZE.

Recognize young people, families in distress and communities affected by violence. Recognize warning signs, unmet needs and individuals who might otherwise be overlooked.

Recognition also means preserving the lives and stories of those lost and acknowledging the importance of their communities.

INTERVENE.

Intervene when support is needed.

In 2026, intervention included financial assistance, crisis calls, victim-support activations, counseling connections, community coordination and reward authorization through the Crimes Against Students initiative.

It also included the quieter work of reviewing requests, communicating with families and helping people navigate difficult circumstances.

PREVENT.

Prevent future harm through education, advocacy, youth engagement, public-safety partnerships and community awareness.

Prevention requires sustained effort. It asks communities to look beyond the immediate crisis, strengthen safety practices and create better paths for young people before violence occurs.

Together, these three commitments connect immediate assistance with the Foundation's long-term purpose.

LOOKING AHEAD: A CONTINUING COMMITMENT

Through November 3, 2026, Youth Peace & Justice Foundation's reported work had extended across 18 U.S. states and into Canada.

It included emergency assistance in Lexington, continued support in Bend, victim-support activation in Tallahassee, Hawaii-based community support initiatives, youth solidarity activities, memorial projects and ongoing efforts connected to education, advocacy and violence prevention.

The year's impact cannot be measured only in dollars distributed or calls answered, although those measures are important.

It is also reflected in the Foundation's willingness to remain present when communities are grieving, families are struggling and young people need someone to recognize their concerns.

A crisis call may represent one of the most difficult moments in someone's life. An assistance payment may mean one less urgent concern for a family. A memorial project may preserve a young person's name and legacy. A youth solidarity initiative may remind an affected community that it has not been forgotten.

These are different forms of impact, but they share a common purpose.

The work that began with the Walk For Uvalde has grown into a broader commitment to service, remembrance and prevention.

From Uvalde to communities across the United States, from Hawaii to Canada, the Foundation remains committed to recognizing young people, supporting families and strengthening communities.

The work continues because the need continues.

Recognize. Intervene. Prevent.

Youth Peace & Justice FoundationAlso known as The Uvalde Foundation For Kids