The Avielle Foundation
Research ServicesConnecticut, United States2-10 Employees
The Avielle Foundation is a small foundation based in Newtown, Connecticut, focused on neuroscience research, community engagement, and education. It was established in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, in memory of Avielle Rose Richman, one of the victims. The organization’s mission is to prevent violence and build compassion by integrating scientific study with community initiatives. By examining risk factors for harmful behavior and identifying protective factors that foster compassion, kindness, connection, and community, the foundation aims to reduce violence and protect vulnerable populations. It operates at the intersection of neuroscience research and education, translating findings into community impact. Based in Newtown and characterized as small, the organization emphasizes long-term, evidence-based approaches to social well-being.