17th Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting Roundup for Scholarships - Wear Your Hat & Boots!
The 17th Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting on Wednesday, September 23rd from 5:30 – 8:30 pm at Capital City Country Club. Fun for a cause begins with wine tasting, gourmet food, entertainment, and live & silent auctions.
Individual Tickets: $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Reserved tables for 8 $300, 6 $225, or 4 $150.
Hear from four courageous and inspiring scholarship recipients!
Celebrating 2025 - The Best Fundraising Year Ever!
Thank you to our sponsors, sustainers and friends with your donations and time to volunteer.
Your generosity has provided Hope and Scholarships for 13 more young victims in addition to increasing the amount of the scholarships for freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 15,2026
Applications for 2026-27 academic year open January 1, 2026
Applications are accepted each year from January 1 through June 1. Applications should be submitted by June 1, 2026.
We measure our success in actual lives changed. These stories are a testament to the difference that communities can make when we come together and support each other.
To Date:
- 37 graduates have earned bachelor’s degrees, and of these, several are now in graduate school.
- 6 graduates earned associate degrees.
Congratulations to our most recent graduates!
- Daniel - Prepping for Med School
- Lovely – On her way to Law School with 75% USC package & other pending scholarships
- Sierra – Registered Nurse
Help us award 13 scholarships in September 2026 to these deserving young survivors. You provide the HEART of the Hearts of Hope scholarships. We never turn a young victim away.
COMING SOON
More Information About Our Graduates:
Lovely and Isabel
Victims Rights & Restorative Justice in Action
Participated and guest speaker at February Victim Day of Remembrance Walk & Program at Florida Everglades Correction Institution was successful with participation of 200 inmates in a 5k in outdoor rec area. Around the track were informational displays about programs and groups organized by inmates for positive outcomes, participation from outside volunteers guiding inmates’ programs. Outside sponsors also provided a lunch for all program participants.
Thank you to Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon and Warden Rodgers and his staff for making this event possible. Events like these provide another path to accountability and impactful Restorative Justice opportunities for victims and offenders.
The Road Home Documentary
Documentary on the Interstate Compact Offender Transfer Process with interviews from justice involved persons, Compact leadership, and victims.
What We Do
At the Peyton Tuthill Foundation, we help children whose lives have been shattered by losing a parent or sibling to homicide.
We do this by providing scholarships and an emotional support network. We help young survivors understand their rights to be notified, to be heard, and to give them a voice in the criminal justice system.
We have a committed board of directors and volunteers across the country investing their time and gifts to give hope and change lives. Young survivors need us to care.
Our Impact
We help young homicide survivors rebuild their lives shattered by violence. Our goal is to award as many scholarships as financially possible to help survivors rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams.
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn’t accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
To date, we have awarded over $200,000 in scholarships!
To quote Peyton’s world view, “We should leave the world a better place.”
Featured Impact Stories
Congratulations Victoria!
Amber's Courage & Faith
Congratulations Aleena!
The Hearts of Hope Scholarship
Helping young homicide survivors rebuild their lives shattered by violence.
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Peyton's Story
“She lived life to the fullest. She didn’t just talk about doing things; she did them."
Heartfelt Condolences and Support for Victims and Their Families in the U.S.
There are no adequate words to express the depth of our condolences to all victims and families throughout the United States. Resources to help victims, their families, and the community during this difficult time may be found at the Office of Victims of Crime Helplines.
Access the National Office of Victim services where you can find service in your local and state level at:
Access services at VictimConnect.org, an OVC-funded service that offers confidential assistance to victims of crime. Trained specialists are available to help you locate services in your area, including mental health counseling, legal services, and more.
Or Contact Victim Connect from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST:
- By Phone at 855–4–VICTIM (855–484–2846)
- By Chat at Chat.VictimsofCrime.org/Victim-Connect
- Dial 711 and VictimConnect staff can provide services through an interpreter in more than 200 languages and to hearing and speech-impaired individuals.
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