There are two suggested Go Fund Me drives being overseen by Equality Florida (https://www.gofundme.com/PulseVictimsFund) and The Center (https://www.gofundme.com/29bubytq).

Both of these are quality organizations doing incredible work to support the community at this time.

Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Through education, grassroots organizing, coalition building, and lobbying, we are changing Florida so that no one suffers harassment or discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Center’s Mission & Values
To promote and empower the GLBT Community and its allies through information, education, advocacy and support. We look to transform our community by inspiring and connecting people and organizations, promoting acceptance and inclusion, empowering them to achieve their potential

Alternatively, individuals are encouraged to reach out to, and support, their local LGBT resource centers.

Sometimes, when we are concerned that marginalized communities will get ignored in a crisis, we Unitarian Universalists do our own fund raising and organizing. In this case, I believe attention is where it needs to be and there is no need to duplicate efforts at this time.

Thank you so much for your care and concern.

Rev. Kathy Schmitz
First Unitarian Church of Orlando