Newtown, Conn., March 13, 2013 –The Newtown Memorial Fund, Inc., a sustainable fund created to support those affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, announced today a long term fundraising partnership with Pura Vida Bracelets, a La Jolla based company and designer of stylish Costa Rican handmade string bracelets. The exclusive Sandy Hook Elementary Memorial bracelet, created in response to the December 14th tragedy, will continue to be sold with all proceeds benefiting the Newtown Memorial Fund.

“We were so moved by the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy and wanted to reach out to help through the creation of a bracelet in memory of the students and teachers as well as spread hope throughout the country,” said Griffin Thall, Founder of Pura Vida Bracelets. Read More »

NEWTOWN, CT – February 5, 2013 – Connectologie LLC, the area’s premier event production company will be hosting its popular and fun semi-annual Children’s Fair for kids of all ages and their parents on Sunday, March 10, 2013, from 11am – 4pm at the Reed Intermediate School conveniently located off I-84 at Exit 11 at 3 Trades Lane, Newtown, CT.

Kidologie Gets Ready for Summer attracts families from all over Connecticut looking forward to a day of many surprises and live entertainment by Jester Jim, Twisty Bros., The Magic of Bryan Lizotte, a Visit from The Sharon Family Farm, interactive activities and much more!! Plus families will have a chance at winning the “Golden Ticket” grand prize, a summer family getaway package valued at $3,000 to Woodloch Resort located in Hawley, PA. Read More »

$91,000 Donation to Support Newtown Recovery

NEWTOWN, CT – (January 15, 2013) – Newtown Memorial Fund, Inc., a fund created in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy to address the short- and long-term needs of the town, announced today that it has received its largest donation to date from Marinello Schools of Beauty, a leading national brand of beauty schools in Cosmetology, Esthetics and Nail Technology education. Marinello is donating $91,315 to Newtown Memorial Fund, which is 100 percent of the service sales received at all 62 campuses across the country from Wednesday, Dec. 26 to Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. Read More »

Fund’s mission is to create a lasting memorial location for Newtown, academic scholarships in the names of the victims for generations to come, and long-term support for the affected families.

Organization’s Board of Directors is by Newtown for Newtown.

NEWTOWN, CT (Dec. 26) – In the wake of the December 14^th Sandy Hook Elementary School Tragedy, Newtown Memorial Fund, Inc. was formed to address the long-term memorial needs of the Newtown community. Read More »

[Courtesy of the Hartford Courant]

Killed in Friday’s horrific shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School were 20 children, ages 6 and 7, and six adults. The shooter’s mother was also killed Friday. Stories of the adult heroes of this tragedy and tributes to the children who lost their lives are being shared on Facebook and Twitter, by the families and in obituaries. Following are reports about the victims, gathered from news sources and Hartford Courant reporters.

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NEWTOWN, CT (Dec. 17) – Brian Mauriello, a longtime resident of Newtown, CT, and a Newtown High School graduate, has established the Newtown Memorial Fund which is dedicated to ensuring the community has a repository that will honor the memory of the 26 victims who perished at Sandy Hook Elementary on Dec. 14, 2012. Read More »