Support Nonprofit School Founder, William Holmes

Support "Starts Right Here," Founders Recovery & Financial Expenses Following Des Moines, Iowa Shooting At The NonProfit School.

The Uvalde Foundation For Kids, A 501c3 Foundation Dedicated To Ending School Violence; Has Extended Its Crisis Support & Resources At This Time For The Entire, "Starts Right Here," School Community In Des Moines, Iowa Following The Recent Shooting Of 2 Students & School Founder, Mr William Holmes Who Is Currently Recovering From Serious Injuries Sustained During The Shooting.

The Foundation, Under the Direction of Founder & National Director, Daniel Chapin; Has Initiated This Special GOFUNDME For Mr Holmes To Alleviate Any Immediate Financial Concerns Requiring Attention During This Time. Please Donate At This Time As Able. Funds Will Be DONATED DIRECTLY TO Mr. Holmes For Use To Cover Medical Bills & Other Expenses During His Road to recovery

ALL Funds Are Confirmed, Receipted & Vetted Through An Oversight Emergency Aide Board of The NonProfit Charity, The Uvalde Foundation For Kids, To Ensure Accountability & Direct Distribution Of Funds Raised To Mr. Holmes On Behalf of Supporters.

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William Holmes aka “Will Keeps” is from Chicago, Illinois. He was born into a life where at age 7 he was sexually abused by his step father. At that time, his home was no longer a place that was safe and secure, a place where he no longer called “home”. Due to the sexual abuse, Will was left feeling confused, sad, angry and searching for answers over the next several years. In Will’s journey to find answers, he learned that what he really wanted was a loving father and mother that would protect him and love him unconditionally. Just like many other young teenage boys in similar situations, they did find that love in their own home so they look for that love and protection in the form of a gang.

Will found his “love” and “protection” with The Blackstones gang in Chicago. At an early age of 13, Will found himself living a lifestyle of gang member. This lifestyle went from feeling powerful, cared for and protected to almost losing his life and seeing others die.

At age 15, he witnessed his friend being murdered by a rival gang and when the gun was pointed to his to his head, the gun jammed. Will was then beaten almost to death. The gang cut him with knives and beat him with a baseball bat. Will was left for dead. Gratefully, Will survived and this was the beginning of his journey to saving others lives.

Will moved to Des Moines in his 20’s and began a new life where he wanted to focus on his future and how he wanted to be remembered. He wanted to make a change for others so they don’t have to go through life without feeling cared for, loved, or being in a home where they can feel safe.

His legacy started when he started giving back to his community and to youth who are faced with similar situations that he was in. He began mentoring youth on a daily basis as a team member of the ManUp Iowa program for at risk youth. Will found that his true God given abilities were helping others and empowering them to go down a better path…one he wishes he would have had the opportunity to go down when he was younger."

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Our Foundation Continues To Hope, Collectively, With Others Across the Nation, For A Quick Recovery To Founder & President, Mr. William Holmes & His Entire School Community.

The Uvalde Foundation For Kids

A 501c3 NonProfit Organization

EIN 88-3268749

www.theuvaldefoundation.com