"Since
I was young, I have been a strong believer in peace, a supporter
of social justice…" Emily Rachel Silverstein's compassion,
creativity and passion for a better world touched many lives in
her brief life. At 10, she became a vegetarian and participated
in peace marches. By college she had grown into an active and
well-respected leader and organizer for social change and community
service. On campus, she was co-president and lived in Peace House,
whose mission was to create awareness of local and world peace
issues. She helped form a chapter of Students for a Democratic
Society and was involved in Amnesty International, Free the Children
and other social justice activities. Tragically, Emily's life
was cut short when she was murdered by her ex-boyfriend at college.
The EMILY Fund was established to continue Emily's legacy of hope
in action for a better world, and her conviction that every act
of compassion makes a difference. EmilyFund.org
