WHEN ONE GRIEVES WE ALL GRIEVE

We care about our neighbors and that’s what makes a city a community. A loss of one of us ripples. The loss of eight of our citizens, including four children, under such horrific circumstances is difficult to process. This weekend’s tragedy leaves us seeking answers and asking what we can do to help.


To the family and friends experiencing pain that most of us cannot phantom, we are here for you. To the first responders (law enforcement, fire, medical, dispatchers), we are grateful and know that you too are trying to process. We are here for you.



For those who have already coordinated support for those hurting, you are the best of Billings and we thank you. 

 

FUNDRAISER PLANNED

A fundraiser for the families affected will start tentatively the week of September 28, with silent auctions and raffles at Hooligan's, The Vig, and Diamond X. Then, other restaurants/bars/coffee shops wanting to host a fundraiser by donating a percentage of sales to the cause will be encouraged to do so between Tuesday, September 29 and Sunday, October 4.


If you would like to donate a silent auction/raffle item, or if you own a restaurant/bar/coffee shop and want to host a day/night, please get in touch with Justin Hutchinson or Jennifer Mercer.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As we seek answers, healing and ways to help, we share the following details and opportunities to unite as a community:

  • Watch the press conference live, Wednesday, August 26 at 12 p.m. via Billings Police Department Facebook page
  • A candlelight vigil will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 27 at Veteran's Park (2609 13th St W)
  • Read Mayor Nelson's Statement here


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On behalf of the Billings Chamber family and our board of directors, we are here for you.

 

John Brewer, President & CEO

 
 
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