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CFMT Activates Nashville School Violence Support & Healing Fund

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Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Activates Nashville School Violence Support & Healing Fund

Donations to Aid Victims of the Antioch High School Shooting


Nashville, Tenn— In response to the tragic school shooting at Antioch High School, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) has activated the Nashville School Violence Support & Healing Fund.

The Nashville School Violence Support & Healing Fund is a charitable fund that addresses school mass violence incidents on school grounds or during school events in Davidson County. This fund supports students, faculty, and their families who are directly impacted by these tragedies, including those killed, physically injured, or emotionally traumatized.

“Sadly, we have lost more young people to gun violence in the most traumatizing setting possible, a school,” said Hal Cato, CEO of CFMT.  “The Nashville School Violence Support & Healing Fund will provide resources to help victims begin their healing journey and to remind them they are not alone as our community grieves together and moves toward recovery.”

As of January 22, 2025, the Fund is actively raising money to assist victims of the Antioch High School shooting. Contributions will be distributed to individuals directly impacted, following IRS-approved guidelines. Additionally, funds may be allocated to organizations providing critical services, such as mental health support.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell said, “Nashville is a community of extraordinary generosity. As we have so many times in the past, we have seen and felt a tremendous outpouring of support from Nashville residents who want to do something to show love to everyone impacted by the shooting at Antioch High School on Wednesday.”

Gifts to Nashville School Violence Support & Healing Fund will help provide much-needed resources for the support and healing of students, faculty, and families as our community works to recover from the devastating impact of gun violence.


How to Help

Your donation can make a difference in the lives of those affected by this heartbreaking event. Contributions can be made online at: 

For, students, faculty and families affected by this tragedy, resources and latest updates can be found here:

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.

Coretta Scott King
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