The press release says that they determined how to distribute the money through the Local Steering Committee.
UVALDE, Texas — The National Compassion Fund announced on Monday that more than $22 million will be distributed to 448 applicants impacted by the Robb Elementary shooting on May 24.
The Uvalde Together We Rise Fund was comprised of seven organizations collecting donations. Those organizations include: VictimsFirst, OneStar Foundation, Robb School Memorial Fund, San Antonio Area Foundation, Community Foundation of the TX Hill Country, Texas Bankers Association and TXN Bank.
The press release says that they determined how to distribute the money through the Local Steering Committee, that is comprised of trauma specialists, survivors of previous mass casualty events, health experts and other community leaders.
“Our community experienced significant loss and trauma on May 24th, but— together with people from around the country and around the globe — we came together with incredible acts of generosity and compassion,” said Steering Committee Chair Mickey Gerdes.
The distribution plan will pay funds to 448 validated applicants who were traumatized, injured, or are surviving family members of the 21 people killed during the attack.
“Although these donations could never make the survivors whole, we are hopeful these donations provide the recipients with some comfort knowing that there are many people who wanted to give something to help them in whatever way possible,” Gerdes said.
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