Our mission is simple: to serve children in need. By supporting and locating programs that directly benefit the health and well being of our grantees, the Foundation is working to better the lives of children and their families.

The Footprints in the Sand™ Foundation is a 501 c (3) non-profit, public charity organization that is dedicated to helping Rockland & Bergen County families who have been affected by a recent tragedy.The organization was founded in 2003 by the Villafranco Family to memorialize the death of William Ryan Villafranco. We are a non-profit organization that requires funding to continue providing assistance to families in need. The Foundation is a resource where children and their families can receive the support of our network of skilled professionals.

Counseling Program
Family Funds