BUFFALO, N.Y. — Independent Health (IH) is the latest to join other organizations supporting those affected by the mass shooting at the Jefferson Avenue Tops market on May 14.
Starting Tuesday, IH will be collecting essential non-food items at three of its Medicare Information Centers starting Tuesday, May 31 until Friday, June 3.
Donations can be dropped off at the following locations between 9 AM and 4 PM:
- Orchard Park - 3225 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park
- Cheektowaga/Depew - 620 Dick Rd., Depew
- Williamsville - 250 Essjay Rd., Amherst
“As part of Independent Health’s commitment to providing community programs to Western New York, we are offering another opportunity for community residents to help support Buffalo’s East Side residents in the wake of the May 14 tragedy,” said Michael W. Cropp, M.D., president and chief executive offer, Independent Health. “Working with Back to Basic Ministries, we will distribute these essential items to provide relief and respite in the coming weeks as the healing and rebuilding process begins.”
Back to Basic Ministries is led by Pastor James Giles and is the parent organization of the Buffalo Peacemakers.
Independent Health is also donating $100,000 to the "Buffalo Together: Community Response Fund." Company associates are also collecting essential items to support families from the IG Foundation's Good for the Neighborhood and Soccer for Success programs as well as other families in the Jefferson Ave. community.
“Words cannot adequately capture the shock and sadness of this tragedy. Buffalo is a tight-knit community where people know each other and care for one another,” said Dr. Cropp. “We will continue to promote diversity, inclusion and the feeling of belonging for all associates within our company and among our neighbors throughout the community.”
