Annunciation Church shooting: How you can help

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Annunciation Catholic Church and School community is mourning after two children were killed and 18 other people were injured in a mass shooting Wednesday morning. 

It happened as the community was gathering for weekly mass as their school year had started. Here are ways the public can help the victims and families impacted by the shootings.

Text to donate for Annunciation victims

The City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Foundation have established a text-to-donate line for people to donate money. You can text "ACF1" to 41444.

The Minneapolis Foundation is hosting the fund and will work with Annunciation in the coming days to equitably distribute the funds raised to those impacted.

54th and Lyndale memorial

There is a growing memorial at 54th and Lyndale, where people are placing flowers and messages of remembrance for the victims.

Read more about the Annunciation mass shooting:

• For the latest updates on this developing story, click here.
• What we know about the victims
• What’s known about shooting suspect Robin Westman
• Victim recalls ‘super scary’ attack during mass
• Emergency audio reveals medical response, injuries
• How you can help
• What we know about the shooter's motive

Blood donation for Minneapolis mass shooting victims

Hospital officials say Minnesota is experiencing a critical blood shortage. They noted that a "pretty substantial" amount of blood was used to treat shooting victims in the emergency room. 

Officials are urging anyone who is able to donate blood to do so. 

One option is donating blood through Memorial Blood Centers, a nonprofit community-based blood center that works with local hospitals and other organizations. To find out more information and where to donate blood, visit Memorial Blood Center's website here.

Blood donations can also be made through the Red Cross. More information on blood donation can be found on their website.

Donate goods through Friday

Minneapolis Emergency Operations Center has set up a donation plan through 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. 

Donated goods will first be made available to families of Annunciation School, with any remaining items being given to local community organizations.

The donation site is located at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, 5760 Portland Ave., Minneapolis.

Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund

The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota established the Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund in light of the recent mass shooting. 

The fund will provide financial support for the needs of the church, school and support those affected by the shooting. 

Contributions to the fund can be made here.

Information on donating via bank, credit card, or mailing a check can be found here.

Donate to GoFundMe

GoFundMe’s have been set up for a variety of the children injured in the Aug. 27 shooting.

Sophia Forchas, a 12-year-old child, was injured in the shooting at Annunciation, according to a GoFundMe page and a post by St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church. She was critically injured and underwent surgery, the church said. She remains in critical condition in the ICU, the GoFundMe page notes. The GoFundMe page has raised more than $527,000 as of Friday morning. 

Endre Gunter is a 13-year-old boy who was hurt in the shooting, according to a GoFundMe organized on behalf of Danielle Gunter. According to GoFundMe, Endre was rushed into surgery after being shot and is recovering at the hospital. The GoFundMe page has raised more than $163,000 as of Friday morning.

Victor was injured in the Aug. 27 shooting. According to the GoFundMe set up by Victor's uncle, "Victor is one of the brave victims who survived the tragedy that unfolded. His selfless acts help to save many, but he and his sister were injured in the process. They are raising funds for current and future medical costs. The GoFundMe page has raised more than $148,000 as of Friday morning. 

David Haeg was injured in the shooting at Annunciation, according to a GoFundMe page. He has undergone surgery and will need to stay in the pediatric intensive care unit for several days. They are raising funds for current and future medical costs. The GoFundMe page has raised more than $73,000 as of Friday morning. 

Genevieve Bisek, 11, is in critical condition at the pediatric ICU after being shot in the neck. Her medical journey is "still uncertain," according to a GoFundMe. Genevieve's older sister was also present at the time of her shooting and her mass buddy to safety. The family is raising funds for medical care, counseling for both children, and lost wages for the family. The GoFundMe page has raised more than $84,000 as of Friday morning. 

Vivian St. Clair, 9, was shot multiple times in her back and arm, according to a GoFundMe. She still has several bullet fragments in her body that doctors do not intend to remove. "Despite her injuries, Vivi ran from the church to the school gym, where a police officer scooped her up and rushed her to an ambulance. She was taken to HCMC, where her mom, Malia, works," the page reads. The GoFundMe page has raised more than $94,000 as of Friday morning. 

Harper Moyski, 10, was killed in the Annunciation Church and School shooting. Harper was described as a "bright, joyful, and deeply loved 10-year-old whose laughter, kindness, and spirit touched everyone who knew her," a GoFundMe reads. The GoFundMe page has raised more than $92,000 as of Friday morning.

Verified GoFundMe pages can be found here.