Annunciation Resources
From the City of Minneapolis:
Support and safety following the Annunciation Church tragedy
Minneapolis continues to grieve after the tragic shooting at the Church of the Annunciation on Aug. 27. As a community, we are in mourning together with the Annunciation families, friends, and neighbors whose lives have been forever changed. We hold space for healing and commit to caring for one another during this painful time.
In partnership with neighborhood organizations, state, and county partners, we hosted a Neighborhood Community Support & Resource Center at Lynnhurst Park on Aug. 31-Sept. 2. We are deeply grateful to the more than 300 people who joined us to gather in community and heal together.
Whether impacted directly or indirectly, community members have benefited from resources and recovery services, including mental health services, spiritual care, victim services, applications for financial assistance, therapy animals, and more.
While the center is now closed, this support continues. If you are a community member who needs support, please call 311 or you can find resources on the City's website.
Acknowledging the broader impact of gun violence
The Annunciation shooting is just the latest example of gun violence in Minneapolis and the devastating impacts it brings for many across our city. This week, Mayor Frey renewed strong calls for meaningful gun reform with calls for a special legislative session. On Sept. 2, marking the first day back to school for many students across the state, Mayor Frey and other Twin Cities mayors joined Moms Demand Action at the Minnesota State Capitol to call for urgent legislative action to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
And – if state lawmakers can't find agreement on meaningful gun reform, the mayors called for authority to pass their own common-sense reforms — something that isn't currently possible and would require a change in state law.
These calls to action are part of the City's legislative agenda, which includes banning the sale of assault weapons, bump stocks, silencers, and extended magazines, along with other measures to reduce gun violence and keep communities safe.
Read more about the call for a special session to address gun safety on the City's website.
Resources and support for those impacted
The Minnesota Crime Victims Reimbursement Program provides financial help to victims, witnesses, and their families for losses incurred as a result of this incident. It can cover expenses like medical expenses, dental expenses, counseling expenses, lost wages, mileage to and from appointments, funeral and burial costs, survivor's benefits, home health care, and replacement childcare. Learn more about the reimbursement program from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs.
Mental health support The events of Aug. 27 may be difficult to process for children, parents, caregivers, and all residents. Mental health resources and the Disaster Distress Helpline are available on the City's website.
Ways to help Financial donations are the best way for members of the community to support the victims. 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.
Text ACF1 to 41444
Learn more and donate online.
Providing information Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to email policetips@minneapolismn.gov or call 612-673-5845. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at Crime Stoppers Minnesota.
Strength and resilience in response City officials discussed the heroic acts, community response, and the City's commitment to preparation for mass incidents at a news conference held on Aug. 29. The effective coordination between the City, state, county, and community partners reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening emergency management and crisis response since 2020. Training, procedures, and communication channels helped ensure the right people and resources were in place when needed. Read more about the City's response on the website, or watch the news conference.
Standing together This tragedy deeply affects not only Annunciation parish and school, but the entire city. We encourage anyone who needs help to reach out to 311 for support information. Let's continue to show up with care and compassion for one another and encourage strength in the face of tragedy.
Additional tragedies impact Minneapolis
While we continue to grieve the tragic shooting at the Church of the Annunciation, we also recognize the pain caused by other acts of gun violence that have taken place in neighborhoods across Minneapolis in recent days. Each of these tragedies leaves a lasting impact on our families and communities, and the city is committed to showing up with care and resources for all who are hurting.
In addition to emergency response and victim support, we are proud to partner with you, our trusted violence prevention contractors, who work directly in neighborhoods to interrupt cycles of violence, provide crisis response, and support those who are most impacted. The work — alongside our county, state, and community partners — is essential to building safer, more connected neighborhoods across the city. This moment reminds us that safety is not just about responding after tragedy, but also about investing in prevention and healing every day. Whether through mental health support and resources or violence prevention work on the ground, the City is committed to standing with our residents and ensuring every neighborhood has the support it needs to heal and thrive.
We are committed to every community member feeling safe in their home and neighborhood. Even when it's not front-page news, this work matters. We are safer when we work together, and we're grateful to our partners and residents who are helping build a safer Minneapolis – Neighborhood Safety Director Amanda Harrington.
If you would like to be connected with the Community Trauma Response (CTR) contracted organization, please contact Program Manager Sydney Fox.