On Thursday morning, November 14, 2019, a shooting at Saugus High School claimed the lives of two students and left the community of Santa Clarita in mourning. Immediately following this tragic event, The Santa Clarita Community has come together to support those affected by way of prayers, donations, mental health resources, and spiritual support.
As we continue with the healing process, many Santa Clarita businesses and support organizations have offered their help in many ways to assist the many students and families affected by Saugus High School shooting. We continue to stay #SaugusStrong
Here is a list of resources and events organized by Santa Clarita support groups and businesses to benefit those affected:
Tranquility Salon and Spa – #SaugusStrong Blue Hair Extensions offer
Tranquility Salon and Spa
Tranquility Salon and Spa, located above StoneFire Grill is offering $10 blue Hair extensions and all the proceeds will go to Saugus.
Thank You
Lahoma & Laura
Salon owner/stylist
Salon number is 661-255-5635
Strength United – Free Counseling Available
From Shari Tarver Behring, Ph.D., Dean of College of Education at CSUN: “As Dean of the College of Education at CSUN, I’d like to extend free counseling support for the recent shootings through our Strength United Counseling Center.”
Strength United
(818) 787-9700
www.strengthunited.org
SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THOSE AFFECTED BY THE SAUGUS HIGH SHOOTING BY DONATING TO THE SANTA CLARITA DISASTER COALITION
Zachary Rowbotham, Store Manager of Pet Supply at 26831 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Saugus, CA brought in a $1200 donation for the Santa Clarita Disaster Coalition to help support those affected by the Saugus High Shooting. Thank you, Pet Supply! You are #SaugusStrong
Hector and Norma Perez, owners/co-founders of Bagger Sports in Santa Clarita, donated $22,000 to help support those affected by the Saugus High Shooting. Thank you Bagger Sports! You are truly #SaugusStrong
Pam Stephenson, owner of P.S. Apparel Design in Saugus, donated $20,000 to help support those affected by the Saugus High Shooting. Thank you Pam for your donation and your dedication to #SaugusStrong
Steve Dinkowitz, owner of The Backyard Grub N’ Brews, held fundraiser last week, donated $4,300. Your support and generosity are very appreciated! Thank you Steve for being #SaugusStrong
Damien is a Sophomore at Saugus High School and a member of the Saugus Band. Saugus Band donated $3,300 for the Santa Clarita Disaster Coalition Saugus Strong Fund to help support those affected by the Saugus High Shooting. Thank you, Saugus Band for always being #SaugusStrong
Saugus High Shooting Articles:
December 10, 2019 - 4:25 pm
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Active U.S. Marines made a surprise visit to Andrew Gardetto, a Saugus High shooting survivor and Young Marine, on Friday afternoon. Andrew, 14, is a member of the Santa Clarita Young Marines, a local chapter of youths learning the lifestyle, courtesies and self-confidence of a U.S. Marine. Tim Lovitt, a neighbor and Marine veteran, knew Andrew’s commitment to the Santa ...
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December 2, 2019 - 4:30 pm
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Students and teachers from Saugus High School returned to school Monday for instruction for the first time since the Saugus High shooting that took place over two weeks ago. Monday marked 18 days since the Saugus High shooting that resulted in the deaths of two students and the gunman. “Today is a day for us to move forward as ...
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November 24, 2019 - 2:24 pm
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A Santa Clarita business owner collected over $3,000 in donations for the Santa Clarita Valley Disaster Coalition to help support staff, students and their families at Saugus High School. Vincent Bird, the owner of SCV Decals, donated over $3,000 to the SCV Disaster Coalition to support families affected by the Saugus High Shooting, thanks to his efforts in providing free ...
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November 23, 2019 - 3:13 pm
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A celebration of life was held for Gracie Muehlberger on Saturday at Real Life Church, giving family and friends an opportunity to remember the young woman who was killed during the Saugus High shooting. https://www.facebook.com/austindave/videos/2430324280629191/ Family members, friends, and members of the community gathered at Real Life Church in Valencia Saturday afternoon for what pastor Rusty George described as ...
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November 22, 2019 - 12:53 pm
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Students and staff from the William S. Hart Union High School District and first responders are invited to the College of the Canyons football game on Saturday, where they are set to be honored in light of the Saugus High shooting, officials said. The football game is scheduled to take place Saturday, and entry for all students, staff and first ...
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November 21, 2019 - 1:14 pm
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The family of a Saugus High shooting survivor has set up a fundraiser to help pay for his physical and emotional recovery. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support 14-year-old Andrew Gardetto, one of three students injured in the Saugus High shooting last Thursday, as well as his family. The page, organized by Laura Muir, a family friend ...
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November 21, 2019 - 11:07 am
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The weapon used in the Saugus High shooting one week ago was determined to be a “kit gun,” officials said Thursday. As the investigation continues into the Saugus High shooting, investigators have determined the .45 caliber pistol used was a kit gun, said Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. “The weapon used in the homicide was a kit gun, it ...
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November 20, 2019 - 9:34 am
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A life coach in Santa Clarita is talking about the healing process after the Saugus High shooting, and how learning the reasons why can play an important role. Alex Urbina invited Erin Aquaviva, a survivor of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, to the latest “The Alex Urbina Radio Show” on KHTS to open up a discussion. “Today is a beautiful ...
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November 19, 2019 - 4:30 pm
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A group of Santa Clarita youth artists transformed their art exhibition this past weekend into a fundraiser for the Saugus High School student government. On Saturday, Nov. 16, the group of artists transformed an exhibition into an evening in support of Saugus High School Associated Student Body (ASB) for support services pertaining to the tragedy faced by the community just ...
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November 19, 2019 - 3:31 pm
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Zoe Jacobs, a Saugus High shooting survivor, joined KHTS Radio Monday to recall what she witnessed during the shooting. On Thursday, Zoe was in her first-period jazz choir class just like she is every other day of the week. The 26-year-old choir teacher, Miss Holt, is in her first year of teaching and is always very welcoming to her students ...
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