Ferguson big DONATIONS list


Ferguson big DONATIONS list

You can donate to the people in Ferguson,  Missouri in many ways.  This list is re-blogged from:

Here is a list of donations, protests, and petitions that you can do to help the people in #Ferguson and to assist #MikeBrown and #EzellFord all others who have been killed by the hands of the police. I will try to update as much as possible.
 
Donations for Mike Brown’s Family:
 
Michael Brown Memorial Fund:
 
These funds will assist his family with costs that they will acquire as they seek justice on Michael’s behalf. All funds will be given to the Michael Brown family.
 
 
College 4 MikeBrown’s Siblings:
 
This effort will help support Mike Brown’s siblings, 2 younger sisters and a younger brother go to college. It is run by Sara Goldrick-Rab, UW professor of the Wisconsin HOPE Lab (http://www.wihopelab.com) and Michael Johnson of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County (Madison, WI) can vouch that all funds will go directly to the family.
 
Other Donations:
Jail support info for those who are arrested at Mike Brown rallies in Ferguson.
 
 
Bail and Legal Fund for Those Arrested During Ferguson Anti-Police Demonstrations:
A bail and legal fund has been established to support people who have been arrested during the anti-police demonstrations in Ferguson, Mo. If you have a friend or family member who was arrested, please email us their name at antistatestl@riseup.net
 
 
#OperationHelpOrHush:
 
Donations to Protestors in Ferguson to provide food and other supplies. All monies will go directly to purchase those items. This is for PAYPAL DONATIONS ONLY:  SadittyCooks@gmail.com
 
The also have tshirts available all proceeds will go to fund this campaign.
 
They are looking for medical and mental health professionals, counselors, as well as community organizers to go to Ferguson to assist those who are in that area. Also if you are willing to donate sky miles or buddy passes please contact: Please use this email address for volunteer services ONLY: ophelporhush@gmail.com
 
There is also an amazon wish list set up to help children receive school supplies in Ferguson. This list is SEPARATE from the wish list that is set up for protestors:
 
 
Amazon Gift List:
 
These items are being directly shipped to St. Louis, MO to assist protestors who are on the frontline in Ferguson. It includes toiletries, items to help in clean up the area, food etc. You can also send notes in the some of the packages shipped.
 
 
Feed the students of Ferguson:
 
This fund was originally set up to feed the students who go to school in Ferguson who were to start school on August 14th. Many students in Ferguson rely on meals provided in school, and the delay in the start of classes means that many of the children will not eat.
 
 
*Jennings students still needing free lunch or any mental services can contact their school directly for more assistance* Referenced: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/article_c2435462-d3e4-59f6-9edd-2ae6b5cfe438.html
 
St. Stephen’s Food Pantry
 
The help distribute food to those in need and currently due to the situation going on in Ferguson they were looted and those goods go to needy families in that area. They need boxed meals such as Hamburger Helper and lots of toiletries. Donations are now being accepted on their website: http://saint-stephens.info/collaboration/our-community-the-vine/food-pantry/
 
Here is the contact info for shipping items:
 
St. Stephen’s Food Pantry
33 N Clay Ave Ferguson, MO 63135
Ph: 314-521-0138
 
St. Louis Business Journal has created a list resource list for those who also need assistance in their community. There list will also be updated as they collect more information. Please click link: http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/morning_call/2014/08/as-unrest-continues-in-ferguson-volunteers.html?ana=twt
 
St. Louis Urban League: http://www.ulstl.com/
They are accepting donations for school supplies for the children in Ferguson and collecting non-perishable food items. Here is the 2014-2015 school supply list for the Ferguson/Florissant School District: http://www.fergflor.org/pages/Ferguson-Florissant_SD/Parents/6725006080717623026
 
Please call 314-615-3668 for more questions.
 
If you wish to donate items to STL Urban League please ship them to:
ATTN: Barbara Bowman
Urban League Metropolitan of St. Louis
3701 Grandel Square
St. Louis, MO 63108
 
Petitions:
 
Petition for Federal Laws to Protect Citizens from Police Violence and Misconduct
 
 
Mike Brown Law. Requires all state, county, and local police to wear a camera:
 A petition for a Mike Brown Law is asking to be created because to the latest accounts of deadly encounters with police. That law will set aside funds to require all state, county, and local police, to wear a camera.
 
 
Petition to remove Bob McCulloch from any grand jury proceedings in regards to the Micheal Brown investigation. Find information about it here:https://www.change.org/p/judge-maura-please-recuse-biased-prosecutor-bob-mcculloch-2?recruiter=37856323&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_twitter_mobile
 
Don’t Shoot MO Campaign
 
Please review website for more information:
 
Protests:
 
 
 
Other Pertinent Info:
 
 
 
#Ferguson Support Collection:
This was a google doc that was created that has information on crisis counseling for those affected by the happenings in Ferguson, ustreams of live protests, legal support, etc.
 
United Way of St. Louis has crisis support services that are available to those affected by the tragic events in . To find help, please call 2-1-1 or 1-800-427-4626.
 
Students from Walnut Grove Elem can come to the Ferguson Library where a few teachers have activities set up for their students from 9am to 4pm. Please refer to the website for more info:  ferguson.lib.mo.us