Ford Atkinson Justice Fund

After an existential spiritual battle, Ford Atkinson took his life on November 4, 2019.  Ford was a gentle servant, a deep thinker, a poet, writer, and naturalist. He never once thought of himself first and always prioritized other people's happiness. 

Committed to healing the wounds of economic, racial, and social injustice, contributions to Ford's Fund are intended to restore the human spirit, give hope, and help people who need to know the grace and mercy in practical ways. 

Know that any contribution you make honors Ford, honors his family, and supports those who have suffered from addiction, poverty, homelessness, and the criminal justice system.

All donations will be made to registered 501(c)(3) entities, including the following: 

-International Justice Mission (ijm.org) 

-Kids Aid (kidsaidcolorado.org)

-La Plaza (https://www.laplazapalisade.org/), formerly Child & Migrant Services (migrantservicesgv.org)

-Grand Valley Catholic Outreach (catholicoutreach.org)

-The House (thehousegj.org)  

-Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership ([email redacted]) 

Why these organizations? 

Ford volunteered with Child & Migrant Services and Grand Valley Catholic Outreach during high school. 

Ford was an ambassador to HOBY Colorado and the World Leadership Conference in 2015. He continued to serve as an annual volunteer. The main picture for this fundraiser is of Ford at HOBY in Denver during his ambassador year.