We’re a grassroots, parent- and community-led movement dedicated to rebuilding safety, trust, and hope in Evergreen schools. United after the EHS tragedy, we support students and families by listening, learning, and taking meaningful, nonpartisan action so every child can learn without fear.
Stand Evergreen is a place for our community to come together—across backgrounds and political views—to focus on practical, local actions that improve student safety, healing, and belonging.
Nonpartisan: We welcome everyone who shares the belief that kids deserve to learn without fear.
Collaborative: We work alongside families, educators, and community partners. Compassion-led: We move at a pace that honors healing and consent.
Community-driven: We focus on what our community can influence and improve, together.
Establish a clear structure, maintain consistent communication, and ensure effective coordination.
Advocate for layered, evidence-based, and equitable school safety measures.
Support long-term healing through sustained, equitable mental health services.
Reduce harm through awareness, education, and early reporting.
Identify risk early and strengthen protective factors
Unite schools and organizations for coordinated impact.
Reduce risk through education and responsible firearm storage.
Ensure accountability and follow-through.
Kim Halligan is a parent of three children in the Jefferson County school system and the co-founder of Stand Evergreen, a grassroots, politically neutral group created in the wake of the September 10th, 2025 school shooting.
Committed to fostering community, Kim believes in acknowledging past mistakes, creating safe spaces for dialogue, a
Kim Halligan is a parent of three children in the Jefferson County school system and the co-founder of Stand Evergreen, a grassroots, politically neutral group created in the wake of the September 10th, 2025 school shooting.
Committed to fostering community, Kim believes in acknowledging past mistakes, creating safe spaces for dialogue, and working together to ensure children feel secure at school. Through Stand Evergreen, she brings neighbors together to share ideas, build connections, and explore solutions that strengthen the community.
Emily Whitaker is a Wilmot parent and the co-founder of Stand Evergreen. She is a longtime advocate for school safety. For the past four years, she has worked to strengthen safe-school practices. Through Stand Evergreen, Emily hopes to help the Evergreen community staff and students heal, learn, and move forward together. Guided by the S
Emily Whitaker is a Wilmot parent and the co-founder of Stand Evergreen. She is a longtime advocate for school safety. For the past four years, she has worked to strengthen safe-school practices. Through Stand Evergreen, Emily hopes to help the Evergreen community staff and students heal, learn, and move forward together. Guided by the Stand Evergreen mission to rebuild safety, trust, and hope after the EHS school shooting, Emily believes that real recovery happens when parents, educators, and neighbors stand united for our kids.