September 15, 2025 – HRA18
Why Our Work Matters
The Holocaust Remembrance Association (HRA18) is building bridges of memory and healing at a time when antisemitism, hate speech, and violence are rising again. More than 1.5 million Jewish children were murdered in the Holocaust simply for being born. Today, young people face new waves of propaganda, intolerance, and division.
Our mission is simple but urgent:
- Educate students and families about the Holocaust in ways that connect past to present.
- Inspire the next generation to be Upstanders against hatred, bigotry, and violence.
- Heal relationships between communities through remembrance, dialogue, and hope.
Our Flagship Project: The Holocaust Garden of Hope
Located in Kingwood, Texas, the Holocaust Garden of Hope is a unique outdoor museum dedicated to children of the Holocaust and the choices of ordinary people. With interactive exhibits, the Garden brings history to life for students, families, and communities.
Already, the Garden has:
- Engaged thousands of visitors through guided tours and school programs.
- Partnered with Texas A&M University to develop virtual reality learning tools for classrooms worldwide.
- Launched the Upstander Stone Project, equipping youth and communities to respond to bullying, hate, and antisemitism with courage.
Our Impact
- Educational Reach: Students across Texas schools, universities, and youth organizations.
- Community Mobilization: Annual Marches of Remembrance in cities across Texas bring together Holocaust survivors, descendants of victims, and even descendants of Nazi perpetrators—walking together for healing.
- Global Connection: Collaborations with international educators, faith leaders, and consulates amplify our reach.
Why Now
We are at a critical juncture:
- Holocaust survivors are passing away, and their living testimony will soon be gone.
- Antisemitism and hate crimes are increasing at alarming rates.
- Schools and communities are searching for effective tools to teach empathy, justice, and resilience.
The Garden of Hope and our broader programs offer a scalable, replicable model that can be adapted in schools and communities across the U.S. and beyond.
What We Seek
With a remaining $2 million needed to complete the Holocaust Garden of Hope and expand our educational initiatives, we are poised to multiply our impact:
- Complete all 8 exhibits at the Garden.
- Build out digital and traveling exhibits for national reach.
- Train a new generation of docents, educators, and community leaders.
Why Support Us
We are not simply remembering the past—we are transforming the future.
HRA18 is building a living legacy of courage, compassion, and community at the intersection of remembrance, justice, and hope.
Your investment will ensure that Holocaust education remains vibrant, accessible, and healing for generations to come.
Together, we can turn remembrance into resilience.
The Holocaust Remembrance Association exists to remember, reconcile, and take a stand against antisemitism in all its forms.
