In the gut-wrenching days following a mass shooting, people often attempt to cope with the tragedy by sharing their feelings online.

After the deadly shooting this week in Parkland, Florida — as well as recent shootings in Orlando, Las Vegas, Nevada, and beyond — discouraged people have expressed their outrage, grief, and anti-gun beliefs on social media in an effort to have their voices heard. It’s understandable, a way to vent when we all feel so helpless. But, of course,Twitter outrage only goes so far. 

While sharing words online has the potential to ignite important discussions, there’s so much more we can do — and, added plus, these offline efforts will have you feeling better than when you end up engaging with a Twitter troll. 

Here are some ways to take action on gun control outside of social media.

Donate to established organizations

Gun control organizations around the world are working to regulate access to these weapons, and every donation helps. Here are a few great options:

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

With the goal of cutting the number of gun-related deaths in half by 2025, the Brady Campaign has campaigns focused on ensuring that background checks are applied to each and every gun sale, better regulating those who sell guns, and working to raise awareness at a national level about the dangers guns pose to the everyday lives of Americans. You can volunteer with one of the 94 chapters across the country or donate money to the campaign.

The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence

The CSGV has devoted itself to developing gun control policies related to issues including domestic abuse, suicide, and mental illness since it was founded in 1974.

The organization utilizes data to draft and implement laws like the Gun Violence Restraining Order, which gives family members or law enforcement the ability to take firearms away from loved ones experiencing crisis. You can donate here and sign a variety of petitions to further support the organization’s efforts.

Everytown for Gun Safety

Everytown encourages Americans to work together toward building safer communities. The collective movement focuses on bumping up background checks associated with firearm purchase, increasing laws around gun trafficking, supporting laws that work to keep guns away from people with a history of domestic abuse, and educating people on responsible gun ownership. To get involved, donate here.

Giffords Courage to Fight Gun Violence

Co-founded by gunshot survivor and former Arizona House Representative Gabrielle Giffords, this organization fights to reduce gun violence by working to pass related legislation, educating and empowering people on voting, and supporting candidates dedicating to addressing the nation’s gun laws. You can donate to support the efforts here.

Other notable organizations:

Offer your time and resources

If you’re looking for an alternative to donating money, contact your state representatives and members of Congress to show your support for gun control. Everytown makes it easy to find the contact information for your representative by filling out this form.

You can also sign up for Gun Safety’s Mobile List of Gun Sense Activists to stay informed on actions and opportunities, and of course, volunteer at events and organizations in need.