MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – In response to the deadly shooting at a Madison private school, United Way of Dane County has established a fund to support those impacted by the tragedy.

According to United Way of Dane County, 100% of the proceeds of the Abundant Life Christian School Emergency and Recovery Fund will go to the school’s families.

Renee Moe, the President and CEO of United Way of Dane County, said Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway asked for their organization to set up an official fund.

“We worked with the officials at the Abundant Life Christian School to make sure they wanted that and to make sure to center that process around the families, the educators and those most affected,” said Moe.

The Principal of Abundant Life Christian School, Doug Butler, shared that the school will be announcing a transparent process for the distribution of the funds once it’s clear what is needed and how best to support our families and school.

Moe says in the wake of tragedy, it often can take time to determine what support is most needed.

“When the reality hits you for what it means for grief, what it means for having a sense of safety, what it means for having mental health support, those are the kinds of realities that come a bit later,” said Moe.

If you would like to donate, you can text “HELP4ALCS” TO 40403 or click HERE to donate through the United Way website.

“We are really focusing in on what the schools need and what the families of the school need,” said Moe. “We’ll be able to most directly provide these dollars to families in support services.”

Officials at Abundant Life Christian School are asking donors to consider giving financially and to avoid sending physical items, like food or toys, to the school at this time.

“The school very strongly wishes for financial support through the official fund and not to have to triage all the other donations that might be coming in in various ways,” explained Moe.

United Way of Dane County also wants you to be aware of the 211 Hotline. This number is an information and referral resource and has tips for

“They’re ready to take calls associated with this shooting and the aftermath,” Moe said. ” If you need some support with how to talk to your children, or if you need some support yourself, you can call 211 and they can connect you with resources.”

As of 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Moe said 61 people had donated for a total of over $4,200.