Taylor Short Foundation
based in Wallingford CT, founded in 2013
with the intent to educate the public and our youth about
the dangers of drugs, prescription medication, and alcohol.
with the intent to educate the public and our youth about
the dangers of drugs, prescription medication, and alcohol.
This site is dedicated to the memory of Taylor Renee' Short. It was her dreams that made this site a reality. Without her love for her friends, family, and the entire community it would not exist.
The Taylor Short Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 2013. The intent for this organization is to educate the public and our youth about the dangers of drugs, prescription medication, and alcohol. Its founding was inspired by the tragic and untimely death of Taylor R. Short, a 2011 graduate from Mark T. Sheehan H.S. that passed from an accidental overdose on November 26, 2012. It is our vision with this foundation to help reduce drug and alcohol abuse, bring awareness to mental health issues and to stop bullying. We would like to bring hope and inspiration to the Wallingford Community through the example of Taylor’s life and dreams. We believe the first step to reaching this goal is through education and awareness. Change the way the people in our community understand and view these issues. Introduce various programs and activities that will assist our society, eliminate the stigma that surrounds these topics, and educate the community on the facts. We know that education is KEY to prevention.
It doesn't matter where you live, how you have parented, what your income is...it knows no boundaries and it's out there. Here in Wallingford, we have had hundreds of deaths since 2009, as well as numerous transports to the emergency room due to prescription drug overdoses. The Medical Examiner’s office has labeled this an ‘epidemic’ for the Wallingford Community and now for the nation.
In loving memory of Taylor and all those we have lost,
Jennifer Short, Founder
The Taylor Short Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 2013. The intent for this organization is to educate the public and our youth about the dangers of drugs, prescription medication, and alcohol. Its founding was inspired by the tragic and untimely death of Taylor R. Short, a 2011 graduate from Mark T. Sheehan H.S. that passed from an accidental overdose on November 26, 2012. It is our vision with this foundation to help reduce drug and alcohol abuse, bring awareness to mental health issues and to stop bullying. We would like to bring hope and inspiration to the Wallingford Community through the example of Taylor’s life and dreams. We believe the first step to reaching this goal is through education and awareness. Change the way the people in our community understand and view these issues. Introduce various programs and activities that will assist our society, eliminate the stigma that surrounds these topics, and educate the community on the facts. We know that education is KEY to prevention.
It doesn't matter where you live, how you have parented, what your income is...it knows no boundaries and it's out there. Here in Wallingford, we have had hundreds of deaths since 2009, as well as numerous transports to the emergency room due to prescription drug overdoses. The Medical Examiner’s office has labeled this an ‘epidemic’ for the Wallingford Community and now for the nation.
In loving memory of Taylor and all those we have lost,
Jennifer Short, Founder
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2020 Dare to Make a Difference Scholarship
Congratulations to Daniel Doherty, this year's LHHS recipient for the Taylor Short Foundation "Dare to make a Difference " Scholarship. Daniel will be receiving this year, a $1000 scholarship from the foundation.
Congratulations to Brianna Lally, this year's Mark T. Sheehan recipient for the Taylor Short Foundation "Dare to make a Difference " Scholarship. Brianna received this year’s special award, the Kathleen Dwyer Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2000.
Stay tuned for next year's benefit - Peace, Love and Happiness to be held on May 1, 2021 at the Wallingford Elks Lodge.
Congratulations to Brianna Lally, this year's Mark T. Sheehan recipient for the Taylor Short Foundation "Dare to make a Difference " Scholarship. Brianna received this year’s special award, the Kathleen Dwyer Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2000.
Stay tuned for next year's benefit - Peace, Love and Happiness to be held on May 1, 2021 at the Wallingford Elks Lodge.
Taylor's mother Jen Short was highlighted on Verizom.com News
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