Jennifer’s youngest child, Catherine Violet, was a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Jennifer and her husband, Matthew established the Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation® in their daughter’s memory.  The foundation is currently building the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary® in Newtown, CT.  Jennifer currently serves as chair and president of the sanctuary, is a monthly contributor to Magnificat and recipient of 2014 and 2015 Catholic Press award. She resides in Sandy Hook with her husband and son, Frederick.