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Over $84K Disbursed to Lewiston Mass Shooting Survivors

Over $84K Disbursed to Lewiston Mass Shooting Survivors

Over $84K Disbursed to Lewiston Mass Shooting Survivors

VictimsFirst

7 hours ago

VictimsFirst Withdraws Support from Mass Violence Survivors Fund

VictimsFirst Withdraws Support from Mass Violence Survivors Fund

VictimsFirst Withdraws Support from Mass Violence Survivors Fund

VictimsFirst

3 days ago

When Does VictimsFirst Respond to a Mass Shooting?

When Does VictimsFirst Respond to a Mass Shooting?

When Does VictimsFirst Respond to a Mass Shooting?

VictimsFirst

Apr 20

VictimsFirst's Position on Lewiston Response Fund

VictimsFirst's Position on Lewiston Response Fund

VictimsFirst's Position on Lewiston Response Fund

VictimsFirst

Apr 10

VictimsFirst Receives Grant from The Root Cellar To Help Lewiston Shooting Victims

VictimsFirst Receives Grant from The Root Cellar To Help Lewiston Shooting Victims

VictimsFirst Receives Grant from The Root Cellar To Help Lewiston Shooting Victims

VictimsFirst

Mar 4

PRESS RELEASE: Mass Shooting Families Across the Nation Release Statement on the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund

PRESS RELEASE: Mass Shooting Families Across the Nation Release Statement on the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund

PRESS RELEASE: Mass Shooting Families Across the Nation Release Statement on the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund

VictimsFirst

Feb 13

This Giving Tuesday, Stand With Mass Violence Victims and Survivors

This Giving Tuesday, Stand With Mass Violence Victims and Survivors

This Giving Tuesday, Stand With Mass Violence Victims and Survivors

VictimsFirst

Nov 22, 2025

When Generosity Meets Obscurity: The Need for Transparency After Mass Shootings—The Case of Lewiston, Maine

When Generosity Meets Obscurity: The Need for Transparency After Mass Shootings—The Case of Lewiston, Maine

When Generosity Meets Obscurity: The Need for Transparency After Mass Shootings—The Case of Lewiston, Maine

VictimsFirst

Nov 7, 2025

VictimsFirst Letter for Transparency and Safety in Eagle Pass, TX

VictimsFirst Letter for Transparency and Safety in Eagle Pass, TX

VictimsFirst Letter for Transparency and Safety in Eagle Pass, TX

VictimsFirst

Nov 3, 2025

2025 Nonprofit Watch List

2025 Nonprofit Watch List

2025 Nonprofit Watch List

VictimsFirst

Oct 8, 2025

Open Letter: Addressing the Ongoing Misleading and Exploitative Practices of the Colorado Healing Fund

Open Letter: Addressing the Ongoing Misleading and Exploitative Practices of the Colorado Healing Fund

Open Letter: Addressing the Ongoing Misleading and Exploitative Practices of the Colorado Healing Fund

VictimsFirst

Sep 17, 2025

New Fiscal Year Fundraising Push; VictimsFirst Programs Temporarily Paused

New Fiscal Year Fundraising Push; VictimsFirst Programs Temporarily Paused

New Fiscal Year Fundraising Push; VictimsFirst Programs Temporarily Paused

VictimsFirst

Dec 25, 2024

VictimsFirst Begins Distribution of 100% of Donations To Victims Families/Survivors of the Apalachee High School Shooting

VictimsFirst Begins Distribution of 100% of Donations To Victims Families/Survivors of the Apalachee High School Shooting

VictimsFirst Begins Distribution of 100% of Donations To Victims Families/Survivors of the Apalachee High School Shooting

VictimsFirst

Dec 13, 2024

Apalachee Victims’ Fund Collection Ends; 100% Direct-to-Victim Distribution to Begin

Apalachee Victims’ Fund Collection Ends; 100% Direct-to-Victim Distribution to Begin

Apalachee Victims’ Fund Collection Ends; 100% Direct-to-Victim Distribution to Begin

VictimsFirst

Nov 12, 2024

Apalachee Fundraising by VictimsFirst Ending on October 31, 2024; Distribution to Begin in November

Apalachee Fundraising by VictimsFirst Ending on October 31, 2024; Distribution to Begin in November

Apalachee Fundraising by VictimsFirst Ending on October 31, 2024; Distribution to Begin in November

VictimsFirst

Oct 31, 2024

The Importance of a Centralized Victims' Fund After a Mass Shooting

The Importance of a Centralized Victims' Fund After a Mass Shooting

The Importance of a Centralized Victims' Fund After a Mass Shooting

VictimsFirst

Sep 5, 2024

Families and Survivors of Prior Mass Shootings Launch GoFundMe For Apalachee High School Shooting Victims

Families and Survivors of Prior Mass Shootings Launch GoFundMe For Apalachee High School Shooting Victims

Families and Survivors of Prior Mass Shootings Launch GoFundMe For Apalachee High School Shooting Victims

VictimsFirst

Sep 4, 2024

VictimsFirst Disburses $72,960 in Designated Funds to Fordyce Families of Deceased and Those Wounded and another $4,754.50 in Emergency, Immediate Financial Needs

VictimsFirst Disburses $72,960 in Designated Funds to Fordyce Families of Deceased and Those Wounded and another $4,754.50 in Emergency, Immediate Financial Needs

VictimsFirst Disburses $72,960 in Designated Funds to Fordyce Families of Deceased and Those Wounded and another $4,754.50 in Emergency, Immediate Financial Needs

VictimsFirst

Jul 30, 2024

Fordyce Survivors Fund Established by Arkansas Community Foundation

Fordyce Survivors Fund Established by Arkansas Community Foundation

Fordyce Survivors Fund Established by Arkansas Community Foundation

VictimsFirst

Jul 1, 2024

Resources for the Survivors of the Mass Shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas

Resources for the Survivors of the Mass Shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas

Resources for the Survivors of the Mass Shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas

VictimsFirst

Jun 30, 2024

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