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DC Gives Back

22 Apr 2013
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Abbie Elliott, boston children's hospital, boston marathon, boston massachusetts, boston mayor tom menino, dc on heels, kraft family, limbs for life, massachusetts general hospital, massachusetts governor deval patrick, new england patriots, one fund boston, the red cross, the salvation army, washington dc, west texas

How You Can Help Boston and West

It has been a long and tragic week for many Americans. One week ago, at approximately 2:20 p.m., the Boston Marathon was rocked by two bombings that killed three and injured more than 180 runners and spectators. Only two days later, a fertilizer plant in West, Texas exploded, killing at least 15 and injuring approximately 160.

AP/Reuters

AP/Reuters

Living in a city of philanthropy, many D.C.-area residents want to know: What can we do to help? The answer? Donate … but, watch out for scams. Unfortunately, even in the most dire of circumstances, there are still those looking to make a quick buck. So only contribute to established charities with a 501(c)(3) status, such as those listed below.

Support for Boston and West, Texas

Firefighters conduct search and rescue of an apartment destroyed by an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, Thursday, April 18, 2013. (AP Photo/LM Otero.)

Firefighters conduct search and rescue of an apartment destroyed by an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, Thursday, April 18, 2013. (AP Photo/LM Otero.)

  • Limbs for Life: Text LIMBS to 20222 to make a $10 donation to “Limbs for Life” or go here.
  • The Red Cross is collecting funds to support victims and first responders: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation or go here.
  • The Salvation Army is seeking financial contributions in order to support survivors and first responders for both tragedies: Boston Marathon Relief  and West Explosion.

 

Boston-specific charities

A Boston Red Sox cap left at a makeshift memorial on the Boston Marathon route, April 18, 2013, in Boston. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)

A Boston Red Sox cap left at a makeshift memorial on the Boston Marathon route, April 18, 2013, in Boston. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)

  • Boston Children’s Hospital has set up a “Marathon Program” and an “Emergency and Trauma Fund” for this and future incidents.
  • Massachusetts General Hospital is accepting donations for emergency services.
  • New England Patriots’ Kraft family will match up to $100,000 in donations made.
  • The One Fund Boston has been set up, by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino.

 
As we hear of DC-area events, charities or donation sites, we will update this article.

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