In 2023, our community experienced the passing of Koru Moss. Koru’s absence continues to impact our entire community, and we extend our sincerest condolences to their family and friends. Koru possessed a remarkable intellect, deep empathy, and an unwavering commitment to advocating for and serving others. Throughout their short lifetime, Koru worked tirelessly to create a more just and compassionate world.

With the participation and at the request of Koru’s parents, UWC-USA initiated an external, independent review into the facts and circumstances of Koru’s passing.

The UWC-USA Board of Trustees statement (sensitive content) can be found HERE.

A detailed summary of this independent review (sensitive content) can be found HERE.

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, seek help immediately by contacting a crisis resource.

Immediate Crisis Resources:

• 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 or use the online chat at 988lifeline.org. This confidential, free service is available 24/7 from anywhere in the United States.
• New Mexico Crisis Line – Call 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474) and/or dial 988.
• National Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States to connect with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7.
• The Trevor Project – For LGBTQ+ youth in crisis, call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or chat via thetrevorproject.org from anywhere in the United States.
• Crisis Text Line – Text or WhatsApp message HOME or HOLA to 741741 to speak with a live volunteer Crisis Counselor, or chat directly on https://www.crisistextline.org/about-us/where-we-are/ from anywhere in the world.