- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=How Businesses, Individuals are Helping the Families of Charleston Shooting Victims https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/59551?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/59551?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/59551?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=How Businesses, Individuals are Helping the Families of Charleston Shooting Victims&body=ESG News from Selfishgiving.com https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/59551?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Philanthropy](/categories/philanthropy) # How Businesses, Individuals are Helping the Families of Charleston Shooting Victims Jun 23, 2015 12:30 PM ET ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/Screenshot_2015-06-22_12.38.11_1786962968.png) [Selfish Giving](http://www.selfishgiving.com/blog/how-businesses-helping-families-charleston-shooting-victims) Businesses and individuals have responded to the the killings at **Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church** in Charleston last week with donations and fundraisers. The biggest donations to date have come from businesses that have a strong link to Charleston and South Carolina. The **Carolina Panthers**, the area’s professional football team, donated $100,000 to the families of the victims. Airplane maker **Boeing**, which employs a large workforce in Charleston to assemble its *787 Dreamliner* aircraft, also donated $100,000. Locally, the Charleston business community has responded in force to support the victims. The [*Charleston Eater*](http://charleston.eater.com/2015/6/19/8809905/charleston-restaurants-and-bars-contribute-to-mother-emanuel-hope-fund) listed over two dozen businesses that have hosted fundraisers in wake of the tragedy. They include **King Street Grille** that is donating $1 from the sale of every Sam Adams beer. **Acme Lowcountry Kitchen** is donating $1000 to the fund created for the victims, regardless of sales. And many businesses, including **AutoBahn Food Truck**, plan to collect donations from patrons. Individuals have found their own ways to support the victims via crowdfunding sites. [Booster](http://booster.com/), the social fundraising platform that helps do-gooders raise money for their favorite causes with t-shirts, has several campaigns in progress to help the Charleston victims. A day after the tragedy, Christopher Miller, a graphic designer who runs a business near AME Church, launched a Booster t-shirt fundraiser. Within four days he had sold 400 [\#CharlestonStrong t-shirts](https://www.booster.com/charlestonstrong) and raised more than $3,100. Sara Graves’ [royal blue tee](https://www.booster.com/charlestonstrong2015) has sold 40 shirts and raised $600. “We all know the story,” wrote Sara on her Booster campaign page. “We also know how our community has come together in prayer, love, and support…. By purchasing this shirt, you can show your dedication to our community and our spirit, and you will also be supporting the Mother Emanuel AME Hope fund.” Funds raised from both shirts, will help the victims’ relatives pay for funerals for their loved ones, counseling services and other needs as they heal from the tragedy. Daniel James set up a fundraising page on [GoFundMe](http://www.gofundme.com/CharlestonAME) to support the victims. So far he’s raised over $2,600. This is a fundraiser for the families affected by the tragedy that has rattled our community,” James wrote. “Any donation helps. Charleston must stay united and spread the message of LOVE.” 100 percent of the funds raised through James’ efforts - minus **GoFundMe’s** five percent fee - will be given to the families of the AME Church. Have you seen other examples of how individuals and businesses are supporting the families of the Charleston shooting victims? [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/SGlogo.jpg)](/profiles/selfishgivingcom) ### More from Selfishgiving.com ###### [Crowdfunding for Nonprofits & Businesses: 7 Best Practices](/news/crowdfunding-nonprofits-businesses-7-best-practices) Sep 10, 2014 3:05 PM ET ###### [Cause Marketing for Dummies Climbs Amazon Bestseller List](/news/cause-marketing-dummies-climbs-amazon-bestseller-list) Aug 2, 2011 9:22 AM ET ###### [Foursquare, Cause Marketing Find Home with Housing Charity](/news/foursquare-cause-marketing-find-home-housing-charity) Jul 26, 2011 9:00 AM ET ###### [Tevolution Brews Funds for Causes](/news/tevolution-brews-funds-causes) Jul 20, 2011 6:37 PM ET