The Community Foundation of East Alabama (CFEA) has announced the creation of a new relief fund to support the families and community of Dadeville, Alabama affected by the tragic shooting that took place at a 16th birthday party on April 15th. The shooting resulted in the death of four people, including a high school athlete and the birthday girl's brother, with 28 others injured.

CFEA’s newly created Caring for Dadeville Fund will provide resources to organizations working to heal and address the needs of the families and the greater community. Among the support this fund will provide is financial aid for funeral services, counseling, and other services to help the community rebuild.

CFEA President Katie Whittelsey said Dadeville is a tight-knit community and that the new fund had been set up to help members support each other emotionally rather than worry about finances. She also announced that 100% of the funds received through the Caring for Dadeville Fund (minus credit card fees) will be distributed as grants to organizations working to help the victims and the community recover. Contributions to the fund can be made via the CFEA website or by mail to the CFEA. The organization will work with community leaders and partners to ensure all donated funds make it directly to nonprofit organizations that can help alleviate the burden of expenses.