What happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on Friday, is clearly one of the darkest, most horrible things to ever happen. Ever.
I don't know how I put it into words -- I don't know how to articulate how it makes me feel. It's disgusting, deplorable, horrific, terrifying, heartbreaking. It is so many things and yet it is impossible to describe. My brain will never reconcile it nor do I want it to.
And with that in mind, this broken community needs the love and support or the entire world. We should be collectively sending every prayer and thought of warmth in their direction.
Here are a few tangible ways you can help:
- Donations made to Newtown Youth & Family Services will be donated directly to those affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting. For more details on how to donate, call (203) 426-8103.
- Newtown Parent Connection is accepting donations via Paypal or any major credit card; all donations will be donated directly to those affected by the shooting. For further details, call (203) 270-1600.
- The United Way of Western Connecticut is accepting donations in a partnership with Newtown Savings Bank. Check donations may be mailed to: Sandy Hook School Support Fund, c/o Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main St., Newtown CT 06470. You can also donate by credit card online.
- There is also a nwwq Indiegogo page accpeting donations.
- If you wish to volunnteer in some in-person capacity, please call (800) 203-1234 to reach the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
- Facebook groups which have formed to remember those lost at Sandy Hook are encouraging people to wear blue and yellow tomorrow (Monday, 12/17).
