The Emilie Parker Art Connection
"Art was Emilie’s outlet and her joy, and we want to be able to provide that same opportunity to those who wish to express themselves in a similar way. As parents of a child who loved to express herself through art in its many forms, we have seen firsthand how difficult it can be to find proper avenues to develop that passion. Art programs are few and far between and usually suffer the first hit when budgets are cut. It is easy to sign your children up for a multitude of soccer, basketball and baseball leagues, but difficult to find programs to teach ceramics, watercolor and abstract art.
"As Emilie’s parents, we are striving to honor our daughter by continuing to support the things that she loved. Emilie was an exceptional artist, and we enjoyed watching her as she expressed her creativity, love, excitement and her true self through art. We want to celebrate Emilie’s passion by supporting the arts with funding for programs in the community and schools."
~Robbie and Alissa Parker
All contributions made through this website will go directly to the Emile Parker Art Connection, Inc. and will be used in Emilie’s honor for the advancement of the arts.
NOTE: The donation link on this website does not work. However, check donations may be mailed to:
The Emilie Parker Art Connection, Inc.
P. O. Box 1237
Brush Prairie, WA 98606.
Make checks payable to The Emilie Parker Art Connection, Inc.
An UNSEEN ANGEL
A Mother’s Story of Faith, Hope, and Healing
By Alissa Parker
Emilie's family also has a website titled, "The Parker Five" where you can purchase the book, "An Unseen Angel." This is the first book about the Sandy Hook school shooting tragedy with a focus on faith and spirituality. It takes readers through Alissa’s complete journey, chronicling the moment-by-moment account of the day that began with every parent’s worst nightmare: hearing “There’s been a shooting at your child’s school.” And it follows her faith-filled, spiritual path to coping, healing, forgiving and eventually feeling gratitude for the life and love of her daughter Emilie.
As we learn Alissa’s story, we are introduced to a special little girl who was wise beyond her years and whose lessons about life and the transcendent power of love continued even after she had passed away.
Safe and Sound Schools
Founded by Michele Gay, mother of Josephine Grace Gay, and Alissa Parker, mother of Emilie Parker, Safe and Sound Schools is a national nonprofit safety advocacy and resource center that provides research-based tools and support for crisis-prevention, response, and recovery. Safe and Sound Schools is committed to protecting every school and every student, every day.