The city of Minneapolis is opening a Neighborhood Community Support and Resource Center at Lynnhurst Park (1345 West Minnehaha Parkway) 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 resource center – staffed by volunteers with the Minneapolis Park Board – will be open between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday. Future hours and locations for the center behind these first three days will be announced at a later date, but it is expected to remain open for at least a week.
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.
Resources include:
- Mental health services
- 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.
Ribbons
Neighborhood residents are wrapping trees and signposts with green and blue ribbons to show support for Annunciation Church and School.
Increased patrols
As families return to school, the city is coordinating with local law enforcement across the metro area to expand patrols through Sept. 5. The expanded patrols include all schools within the city. However, if you wish to provide your child’s school information so they can confirm it’s included in patrol plans, complete the form.
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