Victims of the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting have until one year remaining to apply for financial assistance from the California Victim Compensation Board. The shooting resulted in three deaths and 17 injuries, leading to ongoing community trauma. Victims can claim up to $70,000 to cover mental health treatments, medical expenses, and home security improvements. 562 applications have been approved as of June 30. The Mariposas Resiliency Center offers long-term recovery support and recently secured a $2.1 million grant for mental health services through June 2027.
As of June 30, CalVCB has approved 562 applications for compensation related to the 2019 shooting.
Victims and their family members still may qualify for up to $70,000 in financial reimbursement to assist with mental health treatment, medical bills, home security improvements and other expenses.
Garlic Festival victims may also receive help from the Mariposas Resiliency Center in downtown Gilroy, established in 2020 to provide long-term support for survivors.
The Mariposas Resiliency Center recently received a $2.1 million grant from the state compensation board to continue to provide trauma-informed mental health treatment to crime victims.
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