Q. In the wake of the shooting disaster in our community, how may I donate money and be comfortable it will reach the victims’ families?
A. This event in our community is shocking and emotional. Many people want to support and donate to the families of the victims, police services, and the community. There will be many charities and organizations wanting to support the families.
At this time, the following charities have been designated. They meet standards and accreditation for charitable giving and are positioned to execute the mission objectives for the families. For more on the standards for charitable giving, visit www.give.org.
1) National Center for Victims of Crime
* Mission objective: Provide immediate direct assistance to the victims’ families.