In the wake of the tragic Sept. 24, 2015 bus accident in Seattle, Shoreline Community College officials have reached out their peers to offer assistance and support.

“I spoke with (North Seattle College President) Warren Brown to offer our condolences and any help that they may need,” Shoreline Community College President Cheryl Roberts said. “Warren said he was thankful as his campus struggles to deal with this terrible tragedy.”

Four people died and dozens injured in the traffic accident which involved a tour bus filled with staff and international students from North Seattle College. The four people who died in the crash were international students about to start classes at North, which opens Monday, Sept. 28. No staff or students from Shoreline were involved in the crash.

Roberts also said she spoke with call Marci Myer, Vice President of Student Services at North, and offered the assistance of Shoreline’s counseling staff. Yvonne Terrell-Powell, Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Counseling said she has spoken with staff at North and is ready to help as needed.

A number of Shoreline employees have asked what they can do in support. Bloodworks Northwest (formerly Puget Sound Blood Center) issued a call for blood donations just hours after the crash. Since then, Bloodworks officials have said the response was so overwhelming that they are now asking those wishing to donate to make an appointment.

The Bloodworks mobile donation team is scheduled to be on Shoreline’s campus, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015. The donation station is scheduled to be set up from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in the PUB Quiet Dining Room.

North Seattle College news release

Shoreline Community College offers deep condolences and heartfelt support to all those affected by the tragic bus accident today, Sept. 24, in Seattle involving international students and staff from North Seattle College.

The community college and international student communities are close-knit. While no Shoreline students or staff were in the accident, Shoreline is making its counseling resources available to all its students and employees who may feel the need for support at this time. In addition, Shoreline is offering counseling resource support to its North Seattle colleagues as needed.

“During these times of sudden and unimaginable tragedy, coming together to support one another is all the more important,” Shoreline Community College President Cheryl Roberts said. “Our thoughts are with all those who are impacted by today’s events.”

Update:

Bloodworks Northwest has asked for blood donations to help cope with the tragedy. For more information about how and where to donate, go to Bloodworks Northwest, (formerly Puget Sound Blood Center).

North Seattle College news release