NSHCF.org – Committed to providing support to individuals & the community Committed to providing support to individuals the community The mission of the NewtownSandy Hook Community Foundation Inc. is to devote itself to furthering and supporting operations and activities which address the shortterm and longterm unmet needs of individuals and the Newtown community arising from the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14 2012. About the Foundation Immediately following the tragedy on December 14 2012 theSandy Hook School Support Fund SHSSFwascreated by United Way of Western CT UWWC and the Newtown Savings Bank NSB. The Fund was established to receive primarily undesignated financial donations with the intent that the money raised would support children and families impacted by the tragedy first responders teachers and the Newtown community in both the short and longterm.