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CBS News
7 days ago
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- CBS News
Fund established by group JEWISHcolorado to help victims of Boulder terror attack
Jewish community leaders in Colorado on the day after a targeted attack on walkers in a peaceful pro-Israel march announced that they have launched a fund to help the victims. It is called the JEWISHcolorado Boulder Security Fund. Local faith leaders and members of the community conduct a prayer vigil for the victims of a fire attack outside the old Boulder County Courthouse on June 3, 2025 in Colorado. Chet Strange / Getty Images The firebombing attack in Boulder happened on the Pearl Street Mall on Sunday afternoon. Twelve people were injured when the suspect hurled Molotov cocktails at them, and several of those victims were taken to the hospital with serious burn injuries. According to their website, JEWISHcolorado works "on behalf of the Jewish community through outreach, advocacy, programming, and grantmaking." The group launched what they call an emergency fund to with the goal of raising $160,000 to help. The group says 100% of all donations will go to the community in Boulder, and the fund will focus on direct victim support, trauma support, security aid for Jewish groups. It will also focus on something described as "emerging community needs," meaning areas where funding becomes apparent in the weeks and months after the attack. "Thank you in advance for your support, and we continue to pray for a complete recovery for those injured in the attacks and continue to hold all hostages in our hearts," wrote JEWISHcolorado in a statement on its website. The suspect in the case is facing federal hate crime charges as well as local charges.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Emergency fund created for victims, Jewish safety after Boulder terrorist attack
DENVER (KDVR) — Boulder Jewish leadership has created an emergency fund to help support the Jewish community after Sunday's attack that left 12 people injured, including two people who were still hospitalized as of Monday afternoon. The fund was established by JEWISHcolorado, a nonprofit that aims to convene, connect, invest and protect Jewish life in Colorado, Israel and around the world. The organization created the fund the day after an attack on a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration on the Pearl Street Mall. The suspect in the case is facing a federal hate crime charge and the attack has been described as terrorism by multiple law enforcement agencies. Total injured in Boulder attack increases to 12; federal hate crime charge filed 'In the wake of yesterday's horrific attacks on peaceful participants at the Run for Their Lives event in Boulder, our community is reeling but standing strong together,' the nonprofit wrote. 'Since the moment this violence occurred, JEWISHcolorado has been in constant communication with Boulder Jewish Community leadership to assess immediate and ongoing needs.' The nonprofit said that it has a goal of $160,000 for the Boulder community that will be used in response to the attack in four areas: enhanced safety and security measures, direct victim support, comprehensive trauma support and emerging community needs. The organization said that it would be using the funds to: Provide additional protections for Jewish institutions, events and gathering places in Boulder County; Offer immediate financial assistance to individuals directly impacted by the attack to help with medical expenses, lost wages, transportation and other urgent personal needs Offer professional counseling and healing resources to both direct victims and community members experiencing secondary trauma Unforeseen challenges that may arise during this period 'Thank you in advance for your support, and we continue to pray for a complete recovery for those injured in the attacks and continue to hold all hostages in our hearts,' the nonprofit wrote. Donations can be made through this link. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
