Fundraising for Tucson Victims
January 11, 2011
The State Bar of Arizona is hoping to establish a
scholarship in the name of Judge John M. Roll at his alma
mater, the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of
Law. The Bar will announce those details once they
are finalized.
Those who wish to contribute to the victims of the Tucson
shooting can consider donating to any of the following
programs.
Tucson Tragedy Victim Fund
Homicide Survivors Inc., a Tucson nonprofit victim
services organization, has established the Tucson Tragedy
Victim Fund, 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. In addition, the funds will be available to help
cover other expenses, such as property loss and damage. For
relatives of victims who live outside Tucson, the Fund can
assist with travel, food, and lodging expenses associated with
attending hearings and trials. 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
For more information call 520.740.5729 or visit their website.
Pima County Crime Victim Compensation
Fund
Many of the victims may be eligible for funds from the Pima
County Crime Victim Compensation Fund, which is administered
by the Pima County Attorney's Office. This Fund is
comprised solely of fines and fees paid by defendants in the
criminal justice system. It can assist victims in paying for
medical costs, counseling expenses, loss of wages, and funeral
expenses. This Crime Victim Compensation Fund is a fund of last
resort after other sources of payment, such as insurance, have been
exhausted. Any victom or witness may be eligible for crime victim
compensation. to get an application or for more information, please
contact 520-740-5525 or visit their website.
Tragedy in Tucson Victims' Fund
The NBC affiliate in Tucson, in cooperation with several
credit unions in the area, has established a general fund to helping shooting victims.
Christina Taylor Green Memorial Fund
The family of Christina Taylor Green has established a memorial
fund in her name. Read more.
American Red Cross, Southern Arizona Chapter
Channel 12 in Phoenix is also holding a one-day fundraiser on
Wednesday, January 12 to benefit the Red Cross of Southern Arizona,
which is one of Gabrielle Giffords' favorite charities. There
will also be an on-site blood drive in the late afternoon/early
evening.