I just went on CBS News to talk about the school shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, because this is personal to me.
Every dollar raised helps us:We don’t talk enough about the lasting trauma that follows you when you live through a mass shooting like this one.
I know these kids have had their innocence stolen.
I know that this is something they’ll be carrying with them for the rest of their lives.
I know because it’s something I still live with today. As a survivor of a mass shooting at my high school in Parkland, I know firsthand just what it means to live through traumatic gun violence.
The news crews will leave. The hashtags will fade away. The politicians will move on. But the victims, survivors, communities, and families are still here.
This shouldn’t have to keep happening. One child’s life stolen by gun violence should be enough to get real change. That’s why I’ve dedicated my life to this fight.
Here’s how you can stand with us right now:
- Support Protect Minnesota, the state group leading the charge for policy change and survivor support in this moment. Donate to them here.
- Support us at March For Our Lives, the national youth-led movement fighting every day to end gun violence across the country.
Every dollar makes a difference — helping survivors heal, holding leaders accountable, and fueling the organizing we need to finally end this crisis.
Thank you for being with us,
Jackie
Executive Director & Co-Founder
March For Our Lives
Ways to Help Annunciation Shooting Victims and Families Directly
Donate blood: Memorial Blood Centers has declared a blood emergency and says there is an urgent need for donors. The state’s blood supply is now below a two-day inventory, and the level needed to support hospital and patient needs is seven days. If you’re eligible to do so, you can donate at a center or find a blood drive, all of which can be found online.
Community members can send money directly to families affected by the shooting through a text-to-donate line. The Minneapolis Foundation says it will work with the Annunciation community to equitably distribute money donated to the affected families. If you’d like to donate, you can text ACF1 to 41444.
The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota has created the Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund, which will provide monetary help to the Church of the Annunciation. Not only will the money help those affected by the shooting, but it will also help with the needs of both the church and school. You can donate by using multiple methods. As of this publishing, the foundation says $200,000 has been gifted.
The Uvalde Foundation for Kids has launched a donation effort to help family members of the two children who died Wednesday. All funds raised, according to the group, will help with burial, memorial and general expenses for the families.
Mac’s Fish and Chips is raising money for Annunciation’s September fundraiser after offering free meals and drinks to the community on Wednesday.
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