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Quavo’s Rocket Foundation Launches Emergency Trauma Therapy Fund for Atlanta Families

The fund partners with Hope Hustlers, Offender Alumni Association to deliver trauma-informed mental health services to those affected by last weekend’s surge of gun violence

Overview

  • Quavo and the Rocket Foundation unveiled the Emergency Trauma Therapy Fund on July 31 to support youth and families impacted by 49 shootings over four days in Atlanta
  • Five people were killed during the weekend’s shootings, including 18-year-old Deshawn Johnson and community leader Aaron Hines who both had ties to the foundation
  • All donations to the fund will be channeled through Hope Hustlers and Offender Alumni Association to provide licensed therapy and ongoing support
  • Supporters can contribute via the Rocket Foundation’s official portal, with proceeds earmarked for grief counseling, trauma therapy and mentorship programs
  • Atlanta Police have recovered more than 100 shell casings in their investigation but have not announced any arrests to date