HOUSTON – Since the death of Nassau Bay police Sgt. Kaila Sullivan, city and police officials say donations and messages of support have poured in. However, there have been some attempts to crowdfund money for Sullivan’s family by people who are not connected to the family or any official sources, police said.
Nassau Bay police Chief Tim Cromie said in a press conference Friday that the city had two GoFundMe pages taken down as a result of this. Here is a list of the legitimate places to donate to her family.
1. 100 Club
The 100 Club, a Houston-based nonprofit that aims to help the families of officers and firefighters injured or killed in the line of duty, announced in a news release earlier in the week that a $20,000 check will be presented to Sullivan’s dependent family. The goal is to “to help with immediate financial needs,” the group said. Community members can donate to the 100 Club Survivor’s Fund on the organization’s website. Checks can be made out to: 100 Club Survivors Fund, 5555 San Felipe Street, Suite 1750, Houston - 77056
2. Nassau Bay City
Online: You can make a donation on the Nassau Bay website
By phone: Two hotlines were set up to take donations by phone. The numbers are: (281) 841-4420 or (281) 979-2271
In person: You can drop off checks or gift cards for Sullivan’s family during business hours at Nassau Bay City Hall located at 1800 Space Park Dr., Suite 200, Houston, TX 77058.
By mail: You can also mail your checks or gift cards to Nassau Bay City Hall.
If you wish to donate food to the Nassau Bay Police Department or city staff, the city has asked that you donate a food gift card for use in the upcoming weeks.
3. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Benevolence Association
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office tweeted Friday that the HCSO Benevolence Association is accepting donations to benefit Sullivan’s family. This nonprofit organization was created 15 years ago and was designed to help all employees, both sworn and civilian, of the Sheriff’s Office.
What happened
Sullivan, 43, was killed Tuesday during a traffic stop, police say. As she attempted to take a suspect into custody, police say he got away, jumped in a vehicle and ran her over. The suspect, 21-year-old Tavores Henderson was caught Thursday after a two-day manhunt.