Samfundet i Ventura County reagerer på masseskyderi i Thousand Oaks

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Wednesday night, Nov. 7, an unspeakable tragedy occurred with the shooting deaths of 12 of our community members including a Ventura County Sheriff‘s sergeant.

Mens rædslen skyller ind over os alle, er der mange fra hele regionen og hele landet, der går i aktion for at støtte ofrene, familierne, de retshåndhævende myndigheder og de organisationer, der yder første- og andenlinjestøtte.

Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF), in coordination with city of Thousand Oaks, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Amgen Foundation, California Community Foundation and others, has set up a specific fund to serve this purpose.

“We are at a loss for words but not actions,” said Scott Hansen VCCF Board chair. “Ventura County Community Foundation stands with the families and law enforcement community.

“We have set up a victim’s relief and recovery fund this morning and are helping organize the wave of incoming support from individuals, companies and organizations. We share our deepest condolences for the families who have lost loved ones.”

“As our city moves through this tragedy, our hearts are with all of those impacted in this community and beyond,” said Drew Powers, Thousand Oaks city manager. “We are overwhelmed with the outpouring of support, and will be here with all of you as we move through the healing process together.

Pat Modugno fra Conrad N. Hilton Foundation sagde: "Vi er dybt bedrøvede over disse meningsløse hændelser, som finder sted på vores religiøse steder, hvor vi uddanner vores børn, hvor vi rekreerer, og hvor folk nyder livet. I dag sørger vi, og vores hjerter er hos vores naboer i denne tid."

“The Amgen family woke up today both horrified by last night’s tragedy and determined to do our part to support our community in this time of need,” said Cynthia M. Patton, senior vice president/chief compliance officer at Amgen, and chairperson of the Amgen Foundation Board.

“Amgen will work closely with the Ventura County Community Foundation and the city of Thousand Oaks to ensure that those touched by this event are supported in every way possible,” she said.

Antonia Hernández fra California Community Foundation sagde: "Community foundations står sammen, så vi er alle bundet af vores ansvar for at tjene i krisetider. Vores hjerter er knuste, men vores vilje er stærk til at tilbyde vores støtte til samfundets behov på kort og lang sigt."

To make donations, visit www.vccf.org or call Bonnie Gilles 805-330-6681. Ventura County Community Foundation will post more information on the VCCF Facebook page.