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- ABC News
- August 4, 2019
How to help after the El Paso and Dayton shootings
Officials have called for some communities to donate blood.
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They have launched a family assistance center for friends or relatives of possible victims to gather and receive information.
#OregonDistrict #update The family assistance center is up and running at the Convention Center. Family and friends looking for information on loved ones can come to the Convention Center or call 937-333-8430
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) August 4, 2019
As El Paso recovers from the massacre that unfolded at a Walmart on Saturday, officials are calling on the public -- both nearby and from afar -- to help.
2 hour wait to donate blood ONCE INSIDE! Way to go #elpaso, that’s how you do it. #ElPasoStrong pic.twitter.com/9tB45WEwpa
— Adrian Meza (@bluelabpro) August 3, 2019
Where to donate blood:
Vitalant, in El Paso, has reached capacity for walk-ins, but they've asked those who want to donate to make an appointment at bloodhero.com or call 1-877-258-4825.
Vitalant has three locations that will be open Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
424 S. Mesa Hills Dr., 1338 N. Zaragoza Rd. and Abundant Living Faith Center at 1000 Valley Crest.
Additionally there is a blood donation center nearly 40 miles outside of El Paso at Las Cruces Mesilla Valley Mall located at 700 S Telshor Blvd. Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011.
How to get there:
Ride share service Lyft will offer free rides up to $15 each way to blood donation centers using code ELPRELIEF19.
Our hearts are with all of those affected by the tragedy in El Paso, TX. We're helping people get to blood donation centers in the area through our Wheels For All program. Check our site for details on appointments and transportation to a center near you. https://t.co/vi6txxxLoC
— Lyft (@lyft) August 3, 2019
Victim Assistance:
The El Paso Community Foundation has set up an online fund to help those impacted by the shooting. The foundation said it will waive administrative fees and pay credit card fees associated with fundraising for the victims, and that it will work with the city of El Paso and the county to disburse funds.
The VA of El Paso urged any victims, or family of victims, who are veterans to call the Veteran Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Perches Funeral Homes will provide free funerals to the victims of the mass shooting. To learn more, call (915) 532-2101.
Operation Hope will be partnering with Sunset and Martin Funeral Homes to assist victim's families with funeral expenses, according to ABC News affiliate KVIA.
Other ways to donate:
The Pebble Hills Regional Command Center is accepting ice and water.
The local chapter of the American Red Cross has mobilized staff and volunteers and are working with local emergency officials in El Paso. Those looking to help can fund more information on the local chapter’s website.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the shooting incident in El Paso. We are working with the local emergency officials as well as providing emotional support through our Disaster Mental Health volunteers. Mark yourself safe at https://t.co/DozAINTIIb
— Red Cross AZ, NM, El Paso TX (@AmRedCrossSW) August 3, 2019
The City of El Paso also tweeted a link for those who would like to help by donating to the Paso Del Norte Community Foundation.
Residents interested in making donations in light of today's tragic event, can do so here https://t.co/zszOtcrOUj
— City of El Paso (@ElPasoTXGov) August 3, 2019
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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