It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. VTVCare is a nonprofit movement dedicated to supporting survivors and victims' families affected by mass violence events across the nation. Our mission is to provide long-term, trauma-related care that helps survivors navigate the physical and psychological challenges they face, often for years after the event.

VTVCare assists survivors and victims’ families specifically affected by mass violence events. Our support is focused on helping those impacted by large-scale events involving significant trauma.

We use the following definition of mass violence event: an intentional crime that results in physical injury to three or more people, not including the perpetrator, occurring in a public space and in one or more locations in close geographical proximity. 

Eligible individuals include survivors and victims’ immediate family members—spouses, children, parents, siblings, and grandparents. Recipients become eligible for assistance starting three years after their mass violence event.

We identify those in need through referrals from trusted organizations like Victims First, word of mouth, and submissions via the "I Need Help" form on our website.

Every dollar donated is invested into the VTVCare endowment, a fund that aims to reach $1 million. This endowment generates gains that are distributed annually, covering survivors’ trauma-related expenses, such as therapy, surgeries, medications, and other long-term medical needs. No administrative costs are deducted from donations; 100% of funds go directly to support survivors.

VTVCare has provided significant financial assistance to survivors, including those impacted by the Virginia Beach Mass Shooting, Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting, and the Pulse Nightclub Shooting.

Our organization aims to raise enough funds to create a $1 million endowment, providing at least $50,000 annually to assist survivors nationwide with ongoing trauma-related care.  

VTVCare’s endowment model is unique in that 100% of donations are invested into a conservatively managed Endowment Fund. This fund is designed to grow sustainably, allowing us to provide long-term support to survivors of mass violence. Since its inception, the VTVCare Endowment Fund has yielded a 12.15% annual return, ensuring ongoing funding for trauma-related care, including PTSD and grief support, which are often not fully covered by insurance. This sustainable model helps ensure we can meet survivors' needs when traditional funding sources run dry.

Here is what others are saying, visit our YouTube Page to hear our supporters stories for yourself. 

"I would like to take the time to thank the VTCARE family and Joe Samaha for the generosity this organization has shown me and my daughters. After losing my wife in the Virginia Beach mass shooting, I felt like I was fighting for my wife and daughters by myself. VTCARE has been a source of hope and support when I needed it most."

— Jason Nixon

"To Joe and the VTVCare Family, I just wanted to express my gratitude for your organization's generous assistance when I needed it the most. As an attendee of the Route 91 tragedy, it’s been a long hard road. VTVCare's support allowed me to help my family and myself during the holiday season, and it’s heartening to know there are organizations like yours advocating for survivors."

— Roger Kenis, Route 91 Survivor

VTVCare covers long-term care expenses that may include surgeries, hospitalizations, therapy for PTSD, medications, medical devices and other treatments required for a survivor’s recovery. Our support helps alleviate financial burdens that are often not covered by insurance. 

Yes, donations may be tax-deductible. As a nonprofit organization, VTV Family Outreach Foundatoin relies on the generosity of donors to sustain our mission. 100% of contributions go into the VTVCare Endowment Fund, which is invested in a sustainable model to provide long-term support for survivors. For more information on tax deductions, consult your tax advisor.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by a mass violence incident and requires long-term trauma-related care, please complete the “I Need Help” form on our website. Our team will review each request to determine the best way to provide assistance.

Absolutely! In addition to donations, you can support VTVCare by:

• Volunteering: We welcome volunteers who are passionate about our mission.

• Advocating for Safer Campuses: Encourage your local schools and universities to assess their safety preparedness using the 32 National Campus Safety Initiative (32 NCSI) questionnaire. This tool helps institutions identify and improve key areas of campus safety. Learn more here.

• Spreading the Word: Share our mission and resources with your network to help us reach more communities in need.

For more information on how to get involved, please contact us. Your support helps ensure survivors and their families receive the care they need.

Within the last year, Virginia and Maine have announced two historic Mass Violence Care Funds which passed into state law. Maine is now supporting $321,440, a $10M MVCF in New York and New Jersey are anticipated next year. Funds cover care for PTSD, trauma, grief, and other critical needs by gifting officials in these states VTVCare’s endowment model as a replicable example.

To book a meeting with Joe Samaha, Director of Victim Advocacy and Outreach: JOE@VTVCare.org

Yes. For those who prefer to donate by check, checks can be mailed directly to VTVCare at one of the following addresses:

- P.O. Box 230024, Centreville, VA 20120

- 5205 Glen Meadow Road, Centreville, VA 20120

Please make checks payable to “VTV Family Outreach Foundation” to ensure your donation reaches us directly.

VTVCare collaborates with several trusted, pro-bono organizations to maximize our impact and provide a continuum of care:

• The Mass Violence Survivors Fund: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has disbursed over $50 million across 22 mass incidents. They operate with a victim-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally affirming approach.

• VictimsFirst: A 501(c)(3) network specializing in best practices for mass casualty fundraising. This organization, composed of mass violence survivors, provides critical support and resources.

Our coalition with these partners allows us to enhance our outreach and support to survivors nationwide.