The Ana Grace Project
Founded in 2013 in memory of Ana Grace Márquez-Greene, The Ana Grace Project was born as a response to the tragedy that took her life in Sandy Hook, CT on 12/14/12. “Love Wins” is the slogan adopted by her family immediately after the tragedy. It has been a rallying cry. The Ana Grace Project is dedicated to promoting love, community and connection for every child and family through three lead initiatives: partner schools, professional development, and music & arts.
"The “Love Wins” movement of The Ana Grace Project recognizes that all children/families have stories and every story has value. We believe that all children and families can succeed with proper supports – and healthy relational networks are essential. Through our partner schools, professional development, and music/arts initiatives, The Ana Grace Project reaches thousands of children, families , and providers in education, medicine, mental health/social services, and the private sector."
Professional Development
"The outpouring of support after the tragedy at Sandy Hook afforded Newtown, Connecticut much needed training, counseling and financial resources.
"The Ana Grace Project is aware that there are children around the country who suffer traumatic loss, toxic stress, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and do not receive such supports and opportunities.
"It is the mission of The Ana Grace Project and its commitment to social justice that led to the professional development initiative. Its purpose is to provide training opportunities to communities that may not otherwise have them."
Music and Arts
"Through the music and arts initiative of The Ana Grace Project, we support The Ana Grace Márquez-Greene endowed memorial music scholarship for incoming freshman at Western Connecticut State University.
"The Ana Grace Project also supports The CREC Ana Grace Elementary Academy of The Arts Elementary School. At The Ana Grace School, every child sings, dances, and plays an instrument. A magnet school operated by Capital Region Education council, we are thrilled to support this very special school that was renamed after our daughter."