Shielding Our Future Makes Schools Safer.

Hello, I am Brent Fuchs the President of "Shielding Our Future." Our organization was created by a group of current and former US Army Special Forces professionals (Green Berets) that have joined together to help secure our nation’s greatest treasure, our children.

I have personally spent years in war-torn countries and have seen and cared for children whose innocence was taken away due to exposure to violence at a young age. As I was in the process of transitioning out of my active duty service in 2022, I was heartbroken by the news of the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. I found myself asking how we can protect children at schools and questioning why we haven't improved security when we do so much to secure other facilities.

Less than a year later, after I completed my transition out of active duty and began a new career in Nashville, I was horrified by the shooting at the Covenant School not far from my new office. I knew that I, and many people like me, have the skills needed to help fix this problem.

Green Berets operate in small units, often without support, behind enemy lines, so we are constantly trained and focused on security measures. After decades of specialized training and years of real-world application, we have a unique and timely skill set. We are now attempting to leverage those skills to help improve the security of our schools.

There have been 380 school shootings since 1999, according to the Washington Post school shooting database. More than 352,000 students have experienced gun violence at school since the Columbine shooting in April 1999. These tragic incidents of violence and the constant threat of harm have left parents, students, and educators worried about the well-being of our children. We cannot allow fear to hinder their education or jeopardize their future. It's time to take action.

Our Mission: "Shielding Our Future" is committed to creating comprehensive security solutions that protect students, teachers, and staff. We aim to provide Threat and Vulnerability Assessments and connect schools with resources to implement solutions that foster a culture of safety in educational institutions. Together, we can ensure that our schools remain sanctuaries of learning.

We firmly believe that every student deserves a safe learning environment free from fear and violence. To achieve this, we need your support.

By donating to "Shielding Our Future," you are directly contributing to the safety and security of schools. Your generosity will be used to:

1. Conduct Threat and Vulnerability Assessments: Identifying risks, and outlining plans and solutions for security upgrades.

2. Connect Schools to Resources: Identify and help secure available resources to cover the expense of security upgrades.

3. Provide Professional Consultation: Managing the installation and implementation of security upgrades.

Please don't think that any amount of money is too small. Please don't feel you have to give a large amount of money to make a difference. Deep in my heart, I believe there are enough people who care about this cause that if they each donated $5, we can easily reach our goals.

Here are a few examples:

Any amount really does help.

Together, let's build a future where every child can learn without fear, and every educator can teach with peace of mind. Your donation to "Shielding Our Future" will directly impact students' lives, shaping a generation that values education and feels secure within their school walls.

Join us in our mission to ensure a brighter and safer future for our children. Together, we can make a difference.

Please donate today! Visit our site for more information: https://www.shieldingourfuture.com/

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