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Officially a 501(c)(3) Charity

News · October 12, 2020

We hope you and your family are staying safe and well in this ever-changing time in our lives.

We are overwhelmed by the continued outpouring of love and support and now, more than ever, we’re wanting to find ways to support those who need it most.

Alaina’s Voice Foundation was recently recognized as a 501(c)(3) Charity and because of this we have upgraded to a Charity GoFundMe.

If you wish to donate, you can now do so with the below link.

https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/alainas-voice-foundation

Thank you again!

Voice of Song
Voice of Strength
Voice of Spirit
Voice of CHANGE

#ALAINASVOICE

The ENOUGH Cycling Kit

News · July 3, 2020

On October 19, 2019, Napa Valley 1839 FC walked out on the field to play the New York Cosmos with a singular and powerful message – ENOUGH.

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A post shared by Napa Valley 1839 FC (@napavalley1839fc) on Oct 19, 2019 at 5:42pm PDT

To honor the lives lost in just two years of mass shootings, the names and cities are inscribed in the jersey. The jerseys were also sold to fans near and far, and have raised more than $30,000 towards Alaina’s Voice Foundation.

In 2019, the foundation was the recipient of nearly $20,000 from Rock the Ride, a benefit event in Yountville, CA for gun violence prevention. Rock the Ride began on a 2018 Napa Valley bike ride with Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05), Napa County Sheriff John Roberston and Event Producer Rebecca Kotch, upon the aftermath of the Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting in Parkland, FL, and the Pathway Home tragedy in Yountville, CA, as both shootings were within three weeks of each other.

In 2020, Rock the Ride was a virtual event, and within it, launched the ENOUGH cycling kit using the same graphics as the soccer uniform. The kit is produced in Italy by CAPO.

The orange banding represents the color of gun violence, and also serves as a bold bright signal for vehicles traversing the same roads as cyclists. Men’s and Women’s styles are available.


Net proceeds of the sale of the jersey and bib will be directed to Alaina’s Voice Foundation.

Order window closes July 22, 2020!

Get Your Kit – Click Here

For questions and more information about the cycling kit, please email rebecca@ridenapavalley.com


Napa Chamber of Commerce

News, Videos · February 2, 2020

Music Artist Skylar Grey Writes A Song For Alaina’s Voice

News · November 20, 2019

From Skylar Grey:

A few weeks ago, we had coffee with Arik Housley, our friend who tragically lost his daughter Alaina exactly one year ago in the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting. He was describing the many ways he feels and senses Alaina reaching out to him in spirit, especially through music. He mentioned the idea of possibly writing a song for her. But to me that felt like too heavy of a responsibility… how could I possibly come close to capturing the right emotion and write a song about someone I never knew? After leaving our meeting I had already decided not to even try and attempt it.

The next morning, Elliott’s alarm went off… the same alarm we hear every morning. But that morning, while I was still half asleep, a melody came to me that went with the chords of his alarm. I got up and recorded a voice note in my phone. Throughout the day the melody was stuck in my head, and lyrics would randomly come to me. It wasn’t until I had already written the first verse that I realized I was writing a song for Alaina. It was a very strange experience… it felt as if I was channeling something from a different dimension. I don’t know how else to describe it. I TRIED NOT to write this song, but I was powerless against it.

All proceeds earned for “Calling From The Heavens” will be donated to Alaina’s Voice Foundation.

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Napa Valley 1839 FC Soccer Team Jersey 2019

News · October 16, 2019

#ENOUGH. • Get your limited edition kit by following this link https://squareup.com/store/napa-soccer-entertainment

Since #NV1839 was formed in 2017 the nations gun violence epidemic continues to grow. We honor the victims and fight for a future free from these tragedies. The time is NOW to demand that our Politicians act to prevent gun violence tragedies.

Voices Lost: Kristina Kaylee Morisette

News, Voices Lost · August 21, 2019

Kristina Kaylee Morisette was the youngest of 3 siblings, and came as a surprise to the family of Michael and Martha, who with Jason and Allyson had once thought that perhaps "two was enough.

Kristina's arrival and undeniable presence would prove that apparently "two" was NOT going to be enough for this family. And as the youngest, she started out as the "center" of the family, and was primarily considered in family decisions.

As she was years behind in age, she yearned to close that gap. And always wanting to please others and be the center of attention, Kristina strove to do the things, and have the friends that her brother and sister did.

But, as she grew, Kristina began to have her OWN things and to have her OWN friends. She developed a passion to love her family and her friends HER way. She had a sense of creativity and giving and loving that was all her own.

In her 20 precious and priceless years, Kristina made her busy life all about building, and repairing, and strengthening her friendships, while she pursued her dreams.

She was just blooming into a young woman of her own, and her job as Hostess at Borderline brought her into contact with many new and interesting people who were quickly becoming her future circle of friends.

Kristina was learning to be free and strong, and her life was full of hope and opportunity in the future. We are all at a loss, as we are all robbed of spending our futures with her.

Voices Lost: Mark “Marky” Alan Meza, Jr.

News, Voices Lost · August 21, 2019

Mark Alan Meza, Jr. was born in Santa Barbara, CA on November 19, 1997. Marky, as his family and friends referred to him, came into this world with that great big smile that everyone came to know and love.

He could brighten anyone’s day with a flash of that beaming smile. He was exceptionally funny – he could just look at you, and you’d be laughing so hard your belly hurt. That was his daily mission – to make everyone around him laugh. Whether it was through his jokes, his dance moves, or his silly faces, he lived to make others smile.

As a child he loved being outside. You could usually find him in the driveway on his skateboard, practicing all of his tricks! As he got older, he ventured out of the driveway and into the skate park. He was always determined to land his next big trick and spent hours practicing. This determination landed him in the hospital on several occasions for broken bones, concussions, and even a brain bleed, which required major surgery. He didn’t let any of that stop him though, and after some, probably not enough, recovery time, he was back on his board.

In his teen years, his love of being outside could also be seen in his growing passion for photography. He had a way of looking at things, and capturing them that was unexpected and truly beautiful.

Before working at Borderline, Marky worked with his older sister, Ari, at a restaurant in Carpinteria called, Corktree. There, he really shined. He could talk to anybody – any walk of life, any age. Customers loved him.

Although he was such a light for so many, for quite some time, he was trapped in his own dark abyss. However, at just 20 years old, he was able to conquer his demons. Marky spent time in Pasadena at a recovery home called, Echo House. There, he was able to tackle his addictions, and whole-heartedly embrace sobriety. He was so committed to a clean and sober life, so proud of how far he had come, and really wanted to help others with similar struggles.

After his stay at Echo House, he came home to live in Oxnard with his mother, Theri. It was then that he began working at Borderline Bar and Grill. His family was concerned about him working in a bar just after his stay in a recovery home, but after seeing him in action one night, it was clear Borderline was not just any other bar. It was obvious how much Marky loved working there. He often talked about his new friends – his new family – and when he did, he could hardly keep that beaming smile off of his face.

Although his time with us was cut short, his family and friends will always remember him as the compassionate, ray of light that he was.

Michael Franti & Spearhead – Alaina’s Voice Foundation Benefit Show

News, Videos · February 6, 2019

A concert by Michael Franti & Spearhead on Oct. 13 at the Napa Valley Opera House to benefit Alaina’s Voice Foundation.

The performance is being presented by BottleRock Presents, and tickets are available at bottlerocknapavalley.com. Special guest Devon Gilfillian opens the show.

For general admission, doors open at 6 p.m., for the 7 p.m. show. The VIP Experience with Franti begins at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.) and includes a pre-concert, family-style dinner, acoustic performance, meet and greet, complimentary wine, beer and cocktails, and VIP/balcony access to the show.

Alaina Housley was a victim of the mass shooting at Borderline Bar in Thousand Oaks. The Vintage High School graduate had gone to Pepperdine University in the fall of 2018 where she was a freshmen regent scholar and a member of the Mock Trial Team. She was planning to go to the Florence, Italy study abroad program for her sophomore year.

“Alaina’s Voice Foundation was created not to immortalize her, as she will live forever in our hearts,” said Arik Housley, Alaina’s father. “We created this foundation to make a change in our society.”

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Alaina's Voice Foundation is recognized by the State of California.

Alaina's Voice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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