Firefighters For Healing partners with Sherman Associates to Provide Housing for Burn Trauma Survivors & Injured Firefighters, May 19 Groundbreaking Announced

Via a recent news release from Hennepin Healthcare:

Firefighters For Healing and Sherman Associates Development host groundbreaking at The Moment, a one-of-a-kind project that mixes residential, commercial and nonprofit housing 

On Wednesday, May 19, there will be an 11am groundbreaking ceremony for The Moment Apartments and Firefighters For Healing Transitional Healing Center, located at 500 S 7th Street (next to Thrivent HQ). 

Schedule of Speakers:

11:10 Intro & Welcome

11:12 Chris Dunker, Firefighters For Healing

11:17 Jennifer DeCubellis, Hennepin Healthcare

11:20 Lisa Goodman, City of Minneapolis

11:30 George Sherman

11:40 Dig into our Cause/Shovel Shot

The Firefighters For Healing Transitional Healing Center will provide “home-away-from-home” suites for the families of burn survivors or injured first responders being cared for at Hennepin Healthcare and other metro hospitals. 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.

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“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.   

Theresa Pesch, President, Hennepin Healthcare Foundation shared, “We consider Firefighters For Healing an extension of our Hennepin Healthcare family. They have stepped up to help our families when they have needed them with social, emotional, and financial support. We are thrilled to stand alongside them today, and honored to raise support for this much needed resource for our patient families & first responder community.” 

George Sherman, CEO of Sherman Associates pursues projects that make a positive impact on the community and looks forward to the partnership.  According to Sherman, “Firefighters For Healing is a passionate organization.  We are inspired by their commitment to supporting the healing process. It will be a wonderful oasis for children and families to live in The Moment.”

About these organizations:

Sherman Associates is a growing commercial real estate development and management firm based in Minneapolis with properties throughout Midwest and Colorado. Sherman has developed over 8,000 multifamily units, 600,000 sf of commercial, 4 hotels, 2 solar gardens, and has 2 Starbucks locations. Sherman develops, holds and operates its assets with a long term vision to build neighborhoods, enrich communities, and empower people. 

Firefighters For Healing supports burn survivors and helps firefighters and first responders pivot after a line of duty injury by providing their families with meals, no cost emergency housing, support and resources while they are receiving medical care in the Twin Cities. We meet and serve families 24/7 and 365 days a year from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. This non-profit 501(C)(3) charitable organization thrives on community partnerships, volunteer support and fundraising events.