How to help Posted On: Saturday, Nov. 7 2009 05:40 AM The Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter of Association of the United States Army has set up a Community Response to 11/5 Fund for anyone wishing to make monetary donations to help support the families of the victims involved in Thursday's shooting Fort Hood.

"Supporting these brave soldiers and their families in the wake of this terrible tragedy is very important," said Ron Taylor, the chapter president. "This community has always rallied steadfastly around our troops. We will not let them down during this critical time of need. Our hearts and prayers are with the victims, the families of the fallen and the wounded during their recovery process."

Checks should be made payable to The Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter, Association of the US Army, ATTN: Community Response to 11/5, P.O. Box

10700, Killeen, TX

76547. Donations are tax deductible. The tax identification number is 530193361.

For information about the Fort Hood chapter and its soldier support programs, go to www.forthoodausa.org.

Other groups are also collecting donations:

Mail checks to:

Chaplain's Fund Office

Bldg 44, 761st Tank Battalion Avenue

Fort Hood, TX 76544-5000

Checks should be made payable to "CTOF" (Chapel's Tithes and Offerings Fund) with a note on the memo line stating "Nov. 5 Tragedy."

Contributions on behalf of Fort Hood soldiers can be made to:

Fisher House

Bldg 36015

Fisher Lane

Fort Hood, TX 76544

If you have questions about the Fisher House call, (254) 286-7927 or (254) 286-7929.

Donations can be made to the Red Cross:

Killeen Red Cross

208 W. Ave. A,

Killeen, TX 76541

Phone (254) 200-4400 or go to www.waco.redcross.org

Donations can be made to the USO at the following location:

USO Fort Hood

Building 1871, 50th St.

Fort Hood, TX 76544

Phone: (254) 768-2771 or go to www.uso.org