A message from the Marshall Mathers Foundation to the Spartan community, following the senseless mass shooting at Michigan State University:

We wish to express our deep condolences and sympathy for the victims, their families, and all impacted by this devastating event.

In support of the MSU community, students and faculty, the Marshall Mathers Foundation is making a contribution to the Spartan Strong Fund. Below, you will find links to make your own donation or to help in other ways.

Additionally, there is information below if you or someone you know needs mental health assistance.

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Here are ways you can help at this time:

Monetary donations
The Spartan Strong Fund – This fund will be used to address the immediate and changing needs of the Michigan State University community. Examples of support could include campus safety enhancements and mental health services for our students, faculty and staff. To learn more, please visit go.msu.edu/SpartanStrong

Non-monetary donations, like goods and services
If you are interested in donating goods or services to MSU in support of Spartans, please click here to learn more about these options https://upl.msu.edu/news/2023/2/spartan-strong-donations.html

Spartan Strong
This is a link to the official MSU Spartan Strong t-shirt. 100% of the profits will go to the Spartan Strong Fund https://spartanspiritshop.msu.edu/

For questions about giving
Please contact Alex Tripp at actripp@msu.edu

If you, or someone you know in the Spartan Community is in need of mental health services, please connect with MSU Counseling and Psychiatric Services and or the Employee Assistance Program. More information: msu.edu/emergency.

If you know of a student in need of emergency financial support, please connect them to SOS Fund Application.

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ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT
 
Giffords
www.giffords.org
Led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, our organization works to tackle America’s gun violence crisis. We are on a mission to save lives from gun violence by shifting culture, changing policies, and challenging injustice. A safer America is possible — one where our children can grow up without fear of gun violence — and that is why we’re in this fight. 
 
Sandy Hook Promise 
www.sandyhookpromise.org
Sandy Hook Promise’s mission is to create a culture engaged in preventing shootings, violence, and other harmful acts in schools. Sandy Hook Promise is a moderate, above-the-politics organization that supports sensible program and policy solutions that address the “human side” of gun violence by preventing individuals from ever getting to the point of picking up a firearm to hurt themselves or others. Their words, actions, and impact nationwide are intended to honor all victims of gun violence by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation.