Foundation sets up July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund

The Highland Park Community Foundation has launched a July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund to assist those affected.

The fund will provide contributions to survivors and the families of those killed in the shooting, as well as to the organizations and nonprofits that support their needs.

"All of us at the foundation want to express our sorrow and grief for the tragedy that happened at our community's annual Fourth of July parade," said Betsy Brint, chairman, Highland Park Community Foundation. "For the past 30 years our mission has been to invest in and support the members of our community and address unmet needs of the community. Together we stand with our community to provide support during this critical time."

On July 6, Mayor Nancy Rotering issued an email message to the Highland Park community providing a direct link to the donation form.

The foundation is a fiduciary and partner of the city. Within the email message, Rotering urged all residents to be wary of online solicitations, as they may not be legitimate.

To donate, visit www.hpcfil.org/july-4th-highland-park-shooting-response-fund/ or send a check payable to the Highland Park Community Foundation, P.O. Box 398, Highland Park IL 60035.

"We urge everyone to give as generously as possible to help the victims and survivors of Monday's tragic event," said Terri Olian, executive director, Highland Park Community Foundation. "Highland Park is a community in which neighbors help neighbors and lift each other up. The early support from local residents and businesses as well as people and corporations outside of Highland Park has been heartwarming. Together, we will get through this and, hopefully, emerge stronger on the other side."

For more information, contact Olian at terri@hpcfil.org or (847) 433-4100.