Mark Kelly, husband of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement Sunday night:
Many of you have offered help. There is little that we can do but pray for those who are struggling. If you are inspired to make a positive gesture, consider two organizations that Gabby has long valued and supported: Tucson's Community Food Bank and the American Red Cross.
Community Food Bank
3003 S Country Club Rd # 221
Tucson, AZ 85713-4084
(520) 622-0525
American Red Cross, Southern Arizona Chapter
2916 East Broadway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 318-6740
The family of Christina-Taylor Green, killed in the Saturday shootings, has announced a charitable memorial fund to honor her life and memory.
Here are the ways to make a donation in memory of Christina:
* Online at www.cfsoaz.org - click on the link to the Christina Taylor Green Memorial Fund.
* E-mail christinataylorgreenmemorial@cfsoaz.org
* Call (520) 545-0313.
* Send a check to: The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, In Memory of Christina Taylor Green, 2250 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona is looking for a volunteer to assist with processing donations made in Green's memory.
Tucson Tragedy Victim Fund
A local nonprofit victim services organization, Homicide Survivors, lnc., has set up a fund to help the victims, witnesses, and their families. The Tucson Tragedy Victim Fund will be earmarked specifically to help victims, witnesses, and families of the January 8,2011 mass shooting. The funds will be available to help cover expenses not covered by other sources, such as medical costs, mental health expenses, loss of wages, and funeral expenses.
If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation, please send a check or money order to:
Tucson Tragedy Victim Fund
c/o Homicide Survivors, Inc.
32 N. Stone Ave., Ste. 1408
Tucson, AZ 85701
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