Where Your Donation Goes

Your donation helps us send trained assessors to schools — at no cost to them.
These funds cover:

• Travel, materials, and time for certified assessors who walk each campus.

• Writing detailed, actionable security reports.

• Follow-up support to help schools implement changes.

Impact Example: A single $250 donation helps fund one half-day, on-site safety walkthrough at a local K–8 school.

Safety starts with awareness. Many schools don’t even know this help exists.
Your donation allows us to:

• Design flyers, digital ads, and community presentations.

• Reach schools across Nebraska and Iowa — especially those without security budgets.

• Host online campaigns encouraging parents and educators to request assessments.

This outreach is what connects us to the schools most in need of help — the ones that might
otherwise never receive a professional safety evaluation.

As a growing nonprofit, we operate lean but effective. Operational expenses include:

• Software, insurance, and administrative compliance costs.

• Website and communications tools for schools and supporters.

• Development of new training materials and downloadable safety guides for staff and parents.

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These foundational items ensure HSSA runs smoothly and sustainably — so we can focus on helping schools, not chasing paperwork.

We’re building scalable tools for long-term protection, including:

• The HSSA School Safety Certification Program — our “Gold Standard” recognition system.

• OSINT-based threat and insider risk monitoring platform — a low-cost, privacy-respecting tool designed specifically for schools.

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Every dollar in this category goes toward technology and program innovation that gives schools new ways to anticipate and prevent threats.