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Tucson community comes together to honor victims of the shootings PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kelly Gross   
Thursday, 28 April 2011 02:56

 

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“Donations have come all over the country, in fact all over the world,” said Parris.

The food bank is one of nine organizations forming the Tucson Together fund, an organization working to best serve the needs of those affected by the shooting.

“Were here to make sure the dollars that are contributed by the community are going to legitimate organizations and to legitimate needs by victims”, said Clint Mabie, President and CEO of the Community Foundation For Southern Arizona.

Pima County Attorney, Barbara LaWall, created the fund with three goals in mind- Volunteer, Donate, and Be kind.

“The needs of the victims are going to probably be fairly extensive. And we may not have sufficient funds to cover them”, said LaWall.

But it’s not all about the money said LaWall.

“What really helps in the healing process for victims are the acts of kindness by strangers”, said LaWall.

Help victims in the time of need,” said Mabie, “No matter when that need occurs, no matter how big that need is be there as a resource for them.”

“It’s a great idea to bring this all together under one roof”, said Parris.

If you would like to help, please visit tucsontogetheraz.com.

Last Updated on Friday, 29 April 2011 02:10
 

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