\tAnd as shocking and bewildering as this is, these shootings don\u2019t have to happen. Every time it does, social media is riddled with the dismay of people, saying that this shouldn\u2019t have happened and that \u201cenough is enough\u201d and \u201cwe need to change this,\u201d and I wholeheartedly agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of you may be asking, however, what can we do in both the long and short term to end these horrible crimes? Here are just a few of the things we can do to support victims of mass shootings and ensure that they happen less frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A group of protestors outside of Dayton’s city hall. (Photo Credit: Maxwell Patton)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n Nine people lost their lives on that night, and nine families are grieving heavily as they face the loss of a loved one. They also have to face monetary stress in terms of funeral costs and other expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\tThose that were injured in the chaos also have medical bills that may need to be paid for, as well as coverage for work time they may miss recovering from their injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\tThe most direct way to help is to donate to the Dayton Foundation\u2019s Oregon District Tragedy Fund<\/a>, which directly gives 100% of your donation to the families of victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another option is giving blood at the Community Blood Center<\/a>, located at 329 S. Main St. The blood supply always needs replenished following disasters such as this.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn addition, don’t let this shooting be a black mark on the Oregon District and Ned Peppers as a whole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you feel safe enough, give those businesses a like on Facebook<\/a>, and shop there. It would be a major shame if those businesses closed down due to the actions of one homicidal prick. The Oregon District is a nice place in our city that shouldn’t be abandoned because of this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n Nine people lost their lives on that night, and nine families are grieving heavily as they face the loss of a loved one. They also have to face monetary stress in terms of funeral costs and other expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\tThose that were injured in the chaos also have medical bills that may need to be paid for, as well as coverage for work time they may miss recovering from their injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\tThe most direct way to help is to donate to the Dayton Foundation\u2019s Oregon District Tragedy Fund<\/a>, which directly gives 100% of your donation to the families of victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another option is giving blood at the Community Blood Center<\/a>, located at 329 S. Main St. The blood supply always needs replenished following disasters such as this.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn addition, don’t let this shooting be a black mark on the Oregon District and Ned Peppers as a whole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you feel safe enough, give those businesses a like on Facebook<\/a>, and shop there. It would be a major shame if those businesses closed down due to the actions of one homicidal prick. The Oregon District is a nice place in our city that shouldn’t be abandoned because of this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another option is giving blood at the Community Blood Center<\/a>, located at 329 S. Main St. The blood supply always needs replenished following disasters such as this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, don’t let this shooting be a black mark on the Oregon District and Ned Peppers as a whole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you feel safe enough, give those businesses a like on Facebook<\/a>, and shop there. It would be a major shame if those businesses closed down due to the actions of one homicidal prick. The Oregon District is a nice place in our city that shouldn’t be abandoned because of this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n