| Dear Ward 11 community,
In partnership with state and local partners and several neighborhood organizations, the City of Minneapolis is opening a Neighborhood Community Support and Resource Center to provide tangible support and resources for anyone affected by the trauma of the shooting at the Church of the Annunciation, regardless of their direct connection to the event itself.
The new center was opened in response to needs communicated by neighborhood associations and community members for a place that extends help and support to the broader communities surrounding Annunciation, all of whom have been impacted by such an enormous tragedy. Click here for the printable flyer for the event.
Center details
Where: Lynnhurst Park, 1345 West Minnehaha Parkway
When: Sunday, Aug. 31 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The resource center – staffed by volunteers with the Minneapolis Park Board – will be open between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. today, Monday and Tuesday. Future hours and locations for the center behind these first three days will be announced at a later date, but we expect to remain open for at least a week.
“In the wake of this horrific tragedy, our City is grieving alongside the families, neighbors and students whose lives have been forever changed. No one should have to navigate this kind of pain alone,” said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. “That’s why we’ve partnered with neighborhood leaders to open a dedicated support center at Lynnhurst Park – a space where neighbors can find care, comfort and connection. Minneapolis is strongest when we show up for one another, and right now our community needs exactly that.”
Resources
Neighbors will have access to:
- Mental health services
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The City’s website offers additional mental health resources and advice for parents and caregivers on how to talk to children about the tragedy. It also includes a disaster distress hotline.
- Spiritual care
- Victim services
- Therapy animals
- Water and snacks
- Toys and games for children
- Applications for financial assistance through the Minnesota Crime Victims Reimbursement Program, open to victims, witnesses, and their families for losses incurred as a result of this incident.
The Red Cross, North Star Animals, the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs, Hennepin County Attorney’s Office Victim Service, and several neighborhood organizations, including Tangletown, Lynnhurst, Kenny, Windom and Hale, Page, and Diamond Lake, are helping to staff and provide resources at the center.
With gratitude,
Financial donations are the best way for members of the community to support the victims of the Annunciation Church shooting.
The Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund is organized by the Catholic Community Foundation. The Minneapolis Foundation is supporting this effort with their text-to-give function, and all donations will be distributed to the Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund.
To donate, the public can text:
You can also learn more about the fund and donate online.
National Mass Violence Center
Read the fact sheet for educators, caregivers, victims, and community members
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Creating Supportive Environments: When Scary Things Happen
Offers guidance on creating supportive environments for youth when scary things happen. Read the fact sheet that includes information on routines, rhythm, and rituals
"I don't know how to address worries about my child's safety at school." Watch the NCTSN video on YouTube
“After the Injury” resources to help children in their recovery. Read more on education about injury and trauma
Fact sheet from the NCTSN partner resource from the Early Trauma Treatment Network. After a Crisis: How Young Children Heal
Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Available 24/7 phone
Family Response and Stabilization Service
612-979-9511
Available 24/7 phone or in-person visit
Cope Mobile Crisis Response Hennepin County
612-596-1223
Available 24/7 phone, virtual, or in-person visit
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
or text AYUDA for help in Spanish
Available 24/7 phone
211 – United Way
Toll Free: 800-543-7709
Local: 651-291-0211
Text your zip code to 898-211*
Find more information about the United Way
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