How you can help the 15-year-old girl who was gang raped in Richmond, California (new addresses)

November 1, 9:14 AMSF Headlines ExaminerEd Walsh

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Richmond High.  AP Photo by Noah Berger

A spokesman for the Richmond, California Police Department is announcing new addresses where people can send gifts and contributions for the 15-year-old girl who was gang raped outside of Richmond High.

The attack happened on Saturday evening, October 24. The girl had to spend five days in the hospital recovering.

Richmond Police spokesman Lt. Mark Gagan said police have received hundreds of phone calls and e-mails from all around the country and around the world. He said people are eager to send money, gifts or simply expressions of support.

Contributions can be sent to Mechanics Bank, 3170 Hilltop Mall Rd., Richmond , CA 94806 . Checks should be payable to "Jane Doe of Richmond." The account number is 041-30-1188.

Items such as cards, letters, teddy bears or other gifts should be sent to the attention of Sgt. Lori Curran at the Richmond Police Department, 1701Regatta Blvd., Richmond , CA 94804 .

Gagan said the girl collects teddy bears and enjoys shopping, clothes and music.

On Sunday, November 1, the San Jose Mercury News listed another address where people can send donations.  The address is the church where the girl attended.    In addition, last week Richmond High also announced it was accepting donations.  The church's pastor told this reporter by e-mail that donations to the other addresses are fine with the family.   Below is information from the San Jose Mercury: 

"The victim's family has requested that donations and cards (no flowers at this time) be sent to Pastor Jim Wheeler, who is coordinating the funds on their behalf. Make checks out to:
First Presbyterian Church of Richmond,
3415 Barrett Ave., Richmond, CA 94805
with "Victory Over Violence Fund" written in the memo line.
For more information, call the church at 510-234-0954 or e-mail firstpresrichmond@sbcglobal.net."

Click here for a previous article on a statement that was issued by the girl’s family at a public meeting on Saturday, October 31. 
 

Click here for a previous article based on the CNN interview with the woman who reported the rape to police.

Click here for a CNN interview wiith Coach Carter and his plans to return to Richmond High.

Click here for the most recent article on the case that explains why a suspect was released from jail.

Richmond Police continue to work around the clock rounding up more suspects. Late on Thursday afternoon, October 29, police took another suspect into custody. With the release of Salvador Rodriguez, five suspects will remain in jail for the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl on Saturday, October 24.

Click here to go to a slideshow with photos related to the case.

Click here for an article on a friend of the victim who is speaking out.

Click here for a story on a anti-violence community rally.

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Two students walk next to a sign about violence at Richmond High School in Richmond, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Four teens were charged in the alleged gang rape and beating of a 15-year-old girl outside of her high school homecoming dance. All four, ages 15, 16, 17 and 19, who will be charged as adults, were charged with rape and enhancements that they acted in concert, which could make them eligible for life in prison. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Sergeant Eddie Russell escorts a possible witness to his patrol car outside Richmond High School on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Richmond, Calif. A 15-year-old girl was raped and beaten after leaving a homecoming dance last Friday. According to police, as many as 20 people may have witnessed the attack, which lasted more than two hours. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Area where police say the October 24 attack happened.   AP Photo by Noah Berger