Austin Community Foundation now accepting donations for victims of tragic SXSW drunk driving accident

Many are still grappling with the aftershock of the tragic accident that took place at SXSW last week and an effort has been launched to help the victims of the deadly incident.

The Austin Community Foundation has set up a fund aimed at aiding those affected.

Donations will help cover medical bills, travel expenses and more for victims.

The ACF website says, "The SXSW Cares Fund was created to help people affected by the tragic events of March 13, 2014, and future possible events."

According to the site, the fund has raised $112,698.00 to date.

More details on the fund are as follows:

"Donations to the SXSW Cares Fund at the Austin Community Foundation will be disbursed to those most affected through a community-based process to be created by representatives of SXSW, the local music industry, the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Austin with the Austin Community Foundation."

The site as says that the donations are tax-deductible.

The foundation has been making charitable donations since 1977.

The AFC prides itself in helping "caring people give more than $200 million in grants to make Austin the best place to live for everyone."

Deeply rooted in the community, the foundation collects funds to "help people find creative and effective ways to give to the special causes dear to their hearts-or respond to our growing community's changing needs."

If you're interested in making a generous contribution, visit the Austin Community Foundation's website here.