Helping victims of Uvalde, Texas school shooting

As the country mourns for the community of Uvalde, Texas following the mass school shooting, there are ways to help the victims and their families.

VictimFirst has created a GoFundMe to help those directly affected  and their families. You can donate to the GoFundMe here. More than $1.7 million has been donated so far.

VictimFirst is a nonprofit that was created by victims who have gone through similar experiences. They say 100% of the money donated goes back to the victims in cash payments.

There is also, the Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund Program which is aimed at helping victims and their immediate families with financial costs, counseling, funeral costs, medical treatment and loss of income due to the crimes. The office has also listed the following resources:

• Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)
• Victim Notification Services (VINE)

UCISD said an account at First State Bank of Uvalde has been opened for families of Robb Elementary. If you would like donate, you are able to do so at any of the corresponding bank branches.