News 8 has received many calls from people who are moved by the tragic shootings at Fort Hood and want to help. Here are some options:

The American Red Cross is collecting blood at its facility at 1 Medical Parkway in Farmers Branch (at the northeast corner of LBJ Freeway and Webb Chapel Road). The center will be open until 11 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. No appointment is necessary.

Carter BloodCare is asking anyone who is able and eligible to make an appointment to give blood. Type O-negative blood is especially needed in the Central Texas area. All donors are urged to call and make an appointment at 800-366-2834.

• Checks can be mailed to the Fort Hood Chaplain's Fund:

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 also be made to the Fisher House:

Fisher House
Bldg 36015
Fisher Lane
Fort Hood, TX 76544

If you have questions about the Fisher House operation, phone 254-286-7927 or 254-286-7929.

• Donations can be made to the local branch of the American Red Cross

Killeen Red Cross
208 W. Ave. A
Killeen, TX 76541

Phone 254-200-4400 for more information

• Donations can be made to the USO:

USO Fort Hood
Building # 1871, 50th St.
Fort Hood, TX 76544

Call 254-768-2771 for more information