We know how impossible it can feel to wait for answers in the wake of senseless tragedy — as Kansas Citians ourselves, we feel it too. Now, more than ever, let’s come together as a community and show the world our KC Hearts.
For anyone looking to help + heal, here’s a list of requests, resources, and hotlines:
Donations + fundraising
- University Health, St. Luke’s, and Children’s Mercy are requesting blood donations at the Community Blood Center (4040 Main St.). Set up your appointment at 877-468-6844.
- Can’t give blood? Contribute to a verfied Kansas City Parade Shooting GoFundMe.
- Shop at Roots KC or Design by Bru where 10% of this weekend’s proceeds will go towards Liza Lopez-Galvan‘s family. Similarly, $10 from every Kansas City Fashion Week Ticket sold through Monday, Feb. 19, will go towards affected families.
- Be #KCStrong and donate to the Chiefs’ + United Way of Greater Kansas City’s emergency fund supporting victims and their families, violence prevention and mental health services, and first responders.
Mental health resources
The city and local businesses are offering counseling services for anyone affected by the tragedy, regardless of where you were when it happened.
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | 988
- Crisis Text Line | Text “HOME” to 741741
- JoCo Mental Health | 913-268-0156 or text “SHARE” to 741-741
- Beacon Mental Health | 816-468-0400
- CommCare Crisis Line | 888-279-8188
- The Collective KC | Three free counseling sessions are available for affected individuals, call/text 816-200-0223 or email Admin@becollectivekc.com.
- Free Process | A no-cost group therapy session is available through counselor Caleb Adegoke on Friday, Feb. 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at MADEMOBB (221 SW Blvd., KCMO).
