Associate Grant Makers compiled resources for responding to the Boston Marathon Bombing - April 15, 2013.
- American Red Cross
- BostonInno - How to Help Victims & Authorities in the Wake of Boston's Tragedy
- Boston Marathon Bombings - How to Help
- Children's League of Massachusetts - Help with talking to children about this tragedy
- Dept. of Mental Health
- HomeAway.com and VacationRentals.com - Providing homes for anyone stranded in Boston
- Hospitality Homes - Free housing for families and friends of patients at Boston medical centers
- How to Communicate in the Midst of Tragedy by Nancy Schwatrz
- Massachusetts Council of Churches - Listing of vigils on its Facebook page
- Providers' Council
- Riverside Community Care - "Talking with Your Children About Traumatic Events."
- 24-hour crisis response line with a trauma center manager (888.851.2451).
- Salvation Army
- Samaritans, Inc - Helpline volunteers will take calls from anyone who is feeling overwhelmed, sad, or depressed. Associate dg1-877-870-4673.
- Technology Underwriting Greater Good (TUGG)
FUNDS
One Fund Boston
At the request of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, The One Fund Boston was formed to assist victims and families affected by the tragic events at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 and in the days that followed.
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation has announced the formation of the Supporting Children After the Bombing Fund. The Fund has been set up to support programs which provide services to children, helping them deal with the emotional issues created by the tragic events that unfolded during last week's Boston Marathon bombing.
Watertown Community Foundation
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent actions by the Watertown Police Department and other public safety agencies, the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) urges Watertown residents to get together in neighborhood gatherings to talk about the events, express their sadness and support for the victims, and share their thanks for our first-responders as well as their appreciation for one another.
PROSTHETICS ASSISTANCE
A Step Ahead Prosthetics
Athletes Aimee Mullins and Amy Palmiero-Winters, both of whom are patients at A Step Ahead, are reaching out to wounded kids (and key hospital administrators) from the Boston area to inform them that A Step Ahead Prosthetics is offering to provide prosthetics to the children who lost limbs in the blast. The goal of A Step Ahead is to get these children back on their feet and back to their lives as quickly as possible.
No Barriers USA
We want to help those who lost limbs in the Boston tragedy lead full and active lives. This fund will give individuals sport-specific prosthetic limbs so that they can run, dance, bike or swim again.