Donations for Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Victims

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Here's all the information I could gather:

Red Cross: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE
Memorial Blood Centers: 1-888-GIVE-BLD or (651) 332-7000
Red Cross Family Inquiry Line: 612-871-7676.

From the American Red Cross Twin Cities Chapter:

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the 35W bridge collapse tragedy.

The Twin Cities Red Cross is responding to the this disaster by providing mass care, mental health counseling and more to those affected.

Register as SAFE and WELL

To register yourself as SAFE and WELL or to search for information on a loved one - please visit www.safeandwell.org. Concerned family and friends can search the list of those who have registered.

Family Assistance Center
A family assistance center is located at:
Holiday-Inn Metrodome
1500 Washington Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454

The center will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 2.

Click here to make a financial donation or call 612-460-3700 or mail one to the following address:

American Red Cross - Twin Cities Area Chapter
National Disaster Relief Fund
NW 5597
P.O. Box 1450
Minneapolis, MN 55485-5597

I haven't heard anything about a benefit concert yet but as soon as I do, you'll know about it. Like many people, I was shocked and saddened by the news of the I-35W bridge collapse. Though I currently reside in Chicago, I went to school at St. Olaf College (about 45 minutes southeast of the cities) and have driven across that bridge countless number of times to visit friends, music venues, museams, etc, without even thinking about it. Because I have so many friends in the area, the Twin Cities have always felt like a second home for me. And to hear about something like this makes my heart break. I hope everyone is safe and sound and ok.

Chicago's thoughts and prayers are going out to Minneapolis today.

(Jonathan Graef)