If you or a loved one have been a victim of mass violence, CalVCB can help you with the costs of recovery.
GoFundMe money is not in conflict with CalVCB payments. You can receive both. But you cannot get CalVCB payment for expenses already paid by GoFundMe or any other source.
Click on an event below to find out how to get compensated.
| MASS VIOLENCE EVENT | VICTIMS CAN APPLY UNTIL |
|---|---|
| Gilroy Garlic Festival | July 28, 2026 |
| San Jose VTA Railyard | May 26, 2028 |
| Downtown Sacramento | April 3, 2029 |
| Monterey Park | January 21, 2030 |
| Half Moon Bay | January 23, 2030 |
| Trabuco Canyon | August 23, 2030 |
| Stockton | November 29, 2032 |
For the shooting in Stockton on November 29, 2025, you may qualify for up to $70,000 to reimburse crime-related expenses if you are a:
- Victim who was injured
- Family member of those killed or injured
- Witness to the crime
To apply for compensation:
- Apply Online
- Paper applications are available in English, Spanish, and Other Languages
- Contact CalVCB’s Stockton mass violence event liaison at ProcessingSection2@victims.ca.gov for questions regarding application status or eligibility.
- Contact CalVCB Customer Service (Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM): 800-777-9229
Services covered include:
- Funeral and burial
- Mental health treatment or grief counseling
- Medical and dental treatment
- Income or support loss
Resources (available in multiple languages):
For the shooting in Trabuco Canyon on August 23, 2023, you may qualify for up to $70,000 to reimburse crime-related expenses if you are a:
- Victim who was injured
- Family member of those killed or injured
- Witness to the crime
To apply for compensation:
- Apply Online
- Paper applications are available in English, Spanish, and Other Languages
- Contact CalVCB Customer Service (Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM): 800-777-9229
Services covered include:
- Funeral and burial
- Mental health treatment or grief counseling
- Medical and dental treatment
- Income or support loss
Resources (available in multiple languages):
For the shooting in Half Moon Bay on January 23, 2023, you may qualify for up to $70,000 to reimburse crime-related expenses if you are a:
- Victim who was injured
- Family member of those killed or injured
- Witness to the crime
To apply for compensation:
- Apply Online
- Paper applications are available in English, Spanish, and Other Languages
- Contact CalVCB Customer Service (Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM): 800-777-9229
Services covered include:
- Funeral and burial
- Mental health treatment or grief counseling
- Medical and dental treatment
- Income or support loss
Resources (available in multiple languages):
For the Monterey Park shooting on January 21, 2023, you may qualify for up to $70,000 to reimburse crime-related expenses if you are a:
- Victim who was injured
- Family member of those killed or injured
- Witness to the crime
To apply for compensation:
- Apply Online
- Paper applications are available in English, Spanish, and Other Languages
- Contact CalVCB Customer Service (Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM): 800-777-9229
Services covered include:
- Funeral and burial
- Mental health treatment or grief counseling
- Medical and dental treatment
- Income or support loss
Resources (available in multiple languages):
For the Downtown Sacramento shootings on April 3, 2022, you may qualify for up to $70,000 to reimburse crime-related expenses if you are a:
- Victim who was injured
- Family member of those killed or injured
- Witness to the crime
To apply for compensation:
- Apply Online
- Paper applications are available in English, Spanish, and Other Languages
- Contact CalVCB Customer Service (Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM): 800-777-9229
Services covered include:
- Funeral and burial
- Mental health treatment or grief counseling
- Medical and dental treatment
- Income or support loss
Resources (available in multiple languages):
For the San Jose VTA Railyard attack on May 26, 2021, you may qualify for up to $70,000 to reimburse crime-related expenses if you are a:
- Victim who was injured
- Family member of those killed or injured
- Witness to the crime
To apply for compensation:
- Apply Online
- Paper applications are available in English, Spanish, and Other Languages
- Contact CalVCB Customer Service (Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM): 800-777-9229
Services covered include:
- Funeral and burial
- Mental health treatment or grief counseling
- Medical and dental treatment
- Income or support loss
Resources (available in multiple languages):
San Jose victim hotline: 408-209-8356
For the shooting in Gilroy Garlic Festival on July 28, 2019, you may qualify for up to $70,000 to reimburse crime-related expenses if you are a:
- Victim who was injured
- Family member of those killed or injured
- Witness to the crime
To apply for compensation:
- Apply Online
- Paper applications are available in English, Spanish, and Other Languages
- Contact CalVCB Customer Service (Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM): 800-777-9229
Services covered include:
- Funeral and burial
- Mental health treatment or grief counseling
- Medical and dental treatment
- Income or support loss
Resources (available in multiple languages):
There is a Family Assistance Center to help Gilroy shooting victims. It’s run by:
- Victim Services Unit, Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office
- Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services
- American Red Cross
Call the center at 408-209-8356 for help.
Para obtener más información sobre las víctimas y los recursos, por favor llame El Centro de Asistencia para Familias al 408-209-8356.
