Overview

• The Emergency Trauma Therapy Fund is designed to support Atlanta communities reeling from a four-day wave of 49 shootings and five fatalities, including two individuals connected to the foundation.
• Hope Hustlers and the Offenders Alumni Association will deliver trauma-informed therapy sessions and ongoing mental health resources to affected youth and families.
• A 36-year-old suspect has been arrested in the killing of youth mentor Aaron Hines, while investigations into other recent shootings continue.
• Donations can be made through the Rocket Foundation’s official portal, with proceeds funding licensed therapeutic services, grief counseling and community outreach.
• Since its 2022 launch following the death of Takeoff, the foundation has broadened its gun violence prevention work through youth programs and national summits, now adding emergency trauma support.