The Victims' Rights Foundation (VRF) was founded nine years ago by Mr. W. Gregory Wims, a local businessman and community activist. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland this foundation was created in response to the senseless killings of three Washington D.C. area women in 1996.  The VRF has since been involved in comforting victims’ families following a number of disturbing violent acts, including the indiscriminate shootings at the National Zoo in Washington DC, the brutal murder of 8 year old Kevin Shiflett in Alexandria, VA, and the D.C. Metro Area Sniper attacks of 2002.  The VRF has assisted families with the burial of several youth killed as a result of senseless gun violence.  From the very beginning of this foundation's existence, it primary focus has been to inspire volunteers to assist victims of violent crimes.  100% of all funds raised for victims goes to the victims and their families with no overhead or administrative costs.