William Trippley Youth Development Foundation

Our story starts with Will Trippley, a compassionate, goofy, and dedicated son and friend. Will was an extremely bright and talented soccer player, and a staple of the community. Everyone who knew Will knew he was always looking out for them. As a bystander of gun violence, Will’s life was tragically cut short. The Will Trippley Foundation was created by Will’s mother, Pat, out of the loss, grief, and passion she felt from losing her son too soon. Pat wanted to provide children, like her son, with resources to escape from violence in the community around them. The Foundation carves out space for children to freely express themselves, be challenged, and provide the necessary tools to thrive and create a promising future. We reach out to children who are impacted by loss and violence, to give them an outlet to share experiences with children of similar backgrounds.