The Committee will be examining the needs of the community and make recommendations to the Board of Directors about where money from the Sandy Hook School Support Fund should be directed.  Close to $4 million is available to help with short and long term needs. 

There will be 8 to 12 members on the committee.

Committee members must be able to represent the perspectives of families with children at Sandy Hook Elementary, School personnel, first responders, the faith community and the business community.  Those who apply should have a skill set ranging from mental health experience, finance or nonprofit expertise or a legal background.  

Foundation officials say members should have integrity, the ability to take in perspectives from a range of stakeholders while also thinking about the broad needs of others.

People who want to volunteer should contact the Foundation by October 4th.  An email should be sent to info@nshf.org with the following information:

-Name and contact information

-Statement on why you want to serve on the committee

-A brief bio or resume

-The group or expertise you represent

-Name of three references that may be contacted