Milestone Groundbreaking
Firefighters For Healing partners with Sherman Associates to Provide Housing for Burn Trauma Survivors & Injured Firefighters
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 1130am local time, the Minneapolis mayor and city officials along with leadership from Firefighters For Healing, Sherman Associates, Kraus Anderson and Hennepin Healthcare broke ground at The Moment located at 500 South 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis. Distinguished guests and board members witnessed the milestone event.
“This is an exciting and historic day for Firefighters For Healing,” said Founder and Executive Director Jake LaFerreiere. “We are seeing the results of 10 years of hard work and community relationships that are making this dream a reality. This Healing Center will impact the lives of burn survivors, injured firefighters and their families for many, many years.”
Firefighters For Healing and Sherman Associates Development LLC are creating this one-of-a-kind project that mixes residential, commercial and nonprofit housing.
The Firefighters For Healing Transitional Healing Center will provide one bedroom “home-away-from-home” suites for the families of burn survivors or injured firefighters who are being treated in a downtown hospital. It will be a beautiful environment where a family member can rest and recharge. This Transitional Healing Center will also accommodate patients who have been discharged so they have a comfortable and safe place to transition to before heading home.
“When a child or adult has sustained burn trauma, the family is forced into weeks or months of unique challenges. In addition, there our firefighters and first responders injured in the line of duty or facing health challenges like PTSD, cancer and more. In both scenarios, our Transitional Healing Center will provide 24/7 relief for families by providing emergency housing and a wide range of support,” said Founder & Executive Director Jake LaFerriere.
Will you help us raise the money needed for this Transitional Healing Center? Can you or your employer help us reach our fundraising goal and show your support for firefighters, first responders and the burn survivor community?