How to help
Do you wish to help out financially but are not sure where a donation should go? Here are several resources:
GivingFirst.org, a safe and secure online vehicle of the Community First Foundation, is helping those who wish to find nonprofits that are assisting the victims and the families. “This tragedy has touched us all,” says Marla Williams, president and chief executive of the Community First Foundation. “GivingFirst.org provides a quick, secure way to find nonprofits that are assisting the victims and their families of this devastating occurrence — and it allows people to donate to multiple organizations at once.” Gov. John Hickenlooper said Friday evening that within three hours of the website being online, it had already raised $125,000. The featured nonprofits include Aurora Mental Health Center, Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, Mental Health America of Colorado, Bonfils Blood Center Foundation, Metro Crisis Services Inc., Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance and Denver Center for Crime Victims.
Michael White Jr. and Farrah Soudani Fund
Both White and Soudani were wounded in the July 20 Aurora theater shooting. Donation may be made to:
Michael White Jr. and Farrah Soudani Fund Bank of the West 700 S. Abilene St. Aurora, CO 80012
Where to get help
Need help processing the tragedy? Here are support resources
Children’s Hospital Colorado has opened a family support line, 720-777-2300.
Aurora Mental Health Center offers its support by having trained counselors available by phone, 303-617-2300.
Joanne Davidson, The Denver Post
