When we thought about the pain—the gaping hole this calamity created in so many lives, we at Phoenix Events were compelled to come up with a way in which many small donations could amount to a substantial, practical gift for the people of Newtown, a place of rest and peace in the years ahead.

Our hope is that at least 1,000 people will be willing to donate $26 or more toward this endeavor. One hundred percent of all proceeds (less the Paypal transaction fees) will be sent to the Town of Newtown for the purchase of these benches and engraved plaques, and also to pay for shipping and installation costs.

26Benches.com was launched in Ohio in January, 2013. It was created to unite citizens of goodwill from around the USA (and perhaps the world) in purchasing 26 Park Benches for The Town of Newtown, Connecticut.