5/14 Memorial Foundation Planned Healing Programs
The foundation met with local groups to organize services for the future 5/14 Living Memorial and Healing Center in Buffalo.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Philanthropy
The 5/14 Memorial Foundation held a collaborative meeting at the African American Cultural Center to develop programming for a new memorial and healing facility. This project aims to support survivors and address community trauma following the 2022 mass shooting that claimed 10 lives.
Why it matters
Developing specialized community programming is essential to ensuring the upcoming facility effectively serves those impacted by the 2022 tragedy. The foundation intends to provide a space for education, wellness, and advocacy to address long-term community healing.
The proposed programming honors 10 victims of the 2022 mass shooting. Representatives engaged in planning sessions to ensure services meet community needs.
The players
5/14 Memorial Foundation
This organization leads the development of a memorial and healing center to support survivors and address community trauma.
African American Cultural Center
This Buffalo-based institution serves as a community hub and hosted the recent planning meeting for the memorial foundation.
The details
Foundation leadership collaborated with groups including New Purpose Counseling, Positive Black Men Foundation, and Agents for Advocacy to discuss service delivery. The dialogue focused on integrating creative expression, education, and wellness resources into the future site's operations.
Timeline
The mass shooting occurred in 2022.
The foundation met with community groups on September 22, 2026.
Market Landscape
This effort represents a significant organizational pivot toward permanent community-based trauma support following the 2022 Tops mass shooting. The foundation is positioning itself as a central hub for advocacy and wellness services in the region.
Residents can expect future access to new wellness and educational resources designed to support those impacted by the tragedy. The project aims to provide sustained support services that help stabilize the local community.
The takeaway
The foundation is prioritizing community-led trauma services to create a meaningful and functional memorial space. Consistent collaboration with local organizations will likely determine the long-term success of these healing programs.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to support survivors in the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wivb4.
