Yesterday's horrific massacre in Florida has left many people feeling helpless, but there are multiple ways you can help the victims and their families, even if you don't live near Orlando.

Locate Loved Ones

Facebook has set up a Safety Check In page for those living in Orlando.

If you have family members or friends in Orlando you have been unable to reach, call the Orlando Mass Shooting Family Hotline at 407-246-4357.

Give Blood (If You Can)

Orlando blood banks are currently at capacity, but are asking people to return in a few days to donate blood. (For more information visit Orlando's One Blood website or call 1-888-936-6283.)

Sadly, the report that area banks have lifted the ban on gay men donating blood proved false.

Here are other Orlando blood donation centers.

Orlando West Michigan Donor Center

345 W Michigan Street, Ste. 106

Orlando, FL 32806

Orlando Main Donor Center

8669 Commodity Circle

Orlando, FL 32819

Oviedo Donor Center

1954 W. State Road 426

Oviedo, FL 32765

Blood donation vehicles have also been set up in the area:

Asbury United Methodist Church

220 West Horatio Ave.

Maitland, FL 32751

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

4851 S. Apopka Vineland Rd.

Orlando, FL 32819

Metro Church

1491 East State Rd. 434

Winter Springs, FL 32708

Open Your Wallet

Equality Florida has launched a GoFundMe campaign for the victims and their families The $500,000 goal was met in just a few hours, and a new goal has been set for $2 million.

Planting Peace has launched a CrowdRise campaign to help cover victims’ medical expenses and funeral costs.

Contact Your Representative

Now is the time to talk to your congressperson about gun control and a ban on assault rifles.

Locate your local representatives here and your members of Congress here and

You can also directly tweet your congressperson about gun control here.

Sign The Petition

A MoveOn.org petition calling for stronger gun control will be delivered to Congress and President Obama. It currently has 656,000 signatures.

A separate petition on WhiteHouse.gov is calling for a ban on assault weapons. If it reaches 100,000 signatures, the White House will address the petition directly.

Come Together With Your Community

Find a vigil in your area. San Francisco's Castro District and The Stonewall Inn in New York both held vigils on Sunday afternoon with another one at Stonewall on Monday at 7pm.

There are also memorials, church services, counseling sessions and more.

Don't let fear keep you from standing in solidarity with your queer family this LGBT Pride Month. Hate will never win.