Where you can donate to help Ft. Hood families
I know we all felt so helpless as the events of November 5th unfolded before our eyes and ears through various news channels. Maybe you live on Ft. Hood and they unfolded for you in real time. Maybe you are like me and have several friends who live there and the events unfolded for you over the phone with very frightened friends.
There are many ways to help out during this time, and the need is great. Please see what you are able to do. This time of year is usually very focused on shopping and doing — maybe you can cut one thing out and give a donation to the Ft. Hood families this year. Do what your conscience directs you to do.
Some of the events below have already occurred, but the fundraisers will be ongoing for a while.
How You Can Help the Fort Hood Family
[11/9/2009]
Source: Army Well-Being and combined sources
The Central Texas community is rallying in support of those who died in the mass shooting at Fort Hood Thursday. Some events going on around town in memorial of the victims are:
• President Obama has ordered that all flags be flown at half-staff until Veteran’s Day in honor of the victims of the Fort Hood tragedy on November 5.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
• A local grassroots organization is asking everyone to drive with their headlights on to honor those directly or indirectly affected.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
• Fort Hood will host a memorial service for those lost on November 5. More details to follow.
FUNDRAISERS
• Barton Creek Square and Killeen Mall will support the recent tragedies at Fort Hood by hosting a fundraiser at Kay’s Hallmark. Both Hallmark locations will sell wooden roses for $1. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Families of the victims at Fort Hood.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED
If you would like to help by donating funds, consider these worthy organizations helping the Fort Hood Family:
AUSA The Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter of Association of the United States Army has set up a Community Response to 11/5 Fund for anyone wishing to make monetary donations to help support the Families of the victims involved in Thursday’s shooting at Fort Hood.
Checks should be made payable to:
The Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter
Association of the US Army
ATTN: Community Response to 11/5
P.O. Box 10700
Killeen, Texas 76547Donations are tax deductible. The tax identification number is 530193361.
The Fisher House at Fort Hood In this time of national sorrow and grief, many Families may need the services of The Fisher House. Please make donations to:
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
36000 Darnall Loop
Fort Hood TX 76544
254.286.7927
Operation Homefront Operation Homefront has established an “Emergency Tragedy Fund” for the Families of the injured and deceased Soldiers at Fort Hood. We are saddened by this tragedy and will provide emergency financial assistance to the Families.
If you are a Family directly affected, please contact Operation Homefront Texas at 1-800-779-5921.
If you would like to donate to this Fund, please use the Donate Now feature. Be sure to indicate “FORT HOOD” on the donor form.
You can also send donations to:
Operation Homefront Texas
10157 IH 35 North, Suite A
San Antonio, Texas 78233.100% of the funds collected will be designated for the Families at Fort Hood. Thank you for your generosity and support.
Friends of TAPS, Fort Hood Friends of TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) provides immediate and long-term grief support for anyone who has lost a military loved one, regardless of the circumstance or location of the death. These Fort Hood Families will need a safe haven to process their grief and suffering for the weeks, months and years to come – and with your help we will be able to care for all of the Families affected by this terrible event.
Soldiers’ Angels, Fort Hood Project Soldiers’ Angels is assessing the needs and is standing by to offer physical and emotional support to our heroes and their families at Fort Hood.
RIGHT NOW: Collecting encouraging notes and NEW stuffed animals for the Families and children of the injured or killed. Please send cards/letters and stuffed animals (and anything NEW that may brighten the life of a child) to:
Soldiers’ Angels
4408 PanAm Expressway
San Antonio, TX 78218Plans are still developing, but the goal is to give these Families and injured heroes something big to smile about when Christmas rolls around. It starts with the $2,000 gift certificate for Christmas for an experience on Christmas Day that will make them forget about it all for at least a little while. To contribute to the effort, click the donation button in the upper left and add type “For Fort Hood” in the comment box that pops up (donations marked this way will be used only for Fort Hood survivors).
The American Legion Those touched by the Fort Hood event seeking assistance from The American Legion are invited to call 1-800-504-4098 or emailfamilysupport@legion.org .
Chapel’s Tithes and Offerings Fund Checks can be mailed to:
Chaplain’s Fund Office
Bldg. 44, 761st Tank Battalion Ave.
Fort Hood, TX 76544-5000Checks should be made payable to “CTOF” (Chapel’s Tithes and Offerings Fund) with a note on the memo line stating “Nov. 5 Tragedy.”
Killeen Red Cross Killeen Red Cross
208 W. Avenue A
Killeen, Texas 76541
You can contact the Killeen Red Cross by phone at 254-200-4400.
USO Fort Hood USO Fort Hood
Building #1871, 50th St.
Fort Hood, Texas 76544
You can also contact the USO by phone at 254-768-2771.
Combat Warrior Crisis Network The Combat Warrior Crisis Network is accepting donation to support the Families in the aftermath to help them pick up the pieces and help them move forward. When making a donation please annotate “FORT HOOD” on the donation.
For PayPal or Credit Card please visit: Donate to The Combat Warrior Crisis Network
Checks may be mailed to:
Combat Warrior Crisis Network
3450 FM 1829
Gatesville, TX 76528
USA Cares USA Cares has set up an Emergency Fund for the victims of the Fort Hood shootings. Call USA Cares at 800-773-0387 and ask for Frank or Forrest. Let them know that you are wanting to donate to Fort Hood. USA Cares exists to provide military Families with financial support and other critical resources in their time of need.
