IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 12, 2006 |
DEAR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY This week we heard from many Mothers about the challenges they face as they approach Mother's Day. We have included some thoughts from Dr. Robin Goodman, VOICES Director of Family Services. We'd like to hear from you!! As you read the article we'd appreciate any suggestions you may want to share. What is helpful to you and your family? What has given you comfort in past years? How do you remember the person you lost on Mother's Day? We will collect your reflections and share them in next week's newsletter. Please submit by email to reflections@voicesofsept11.org We recognize that Mother's Day can be a difficult holiday. VOICES has scheduled a Mother's Day Teleconference Group this Thursday, May 11th at 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm EST to discuss these issues. Please contact our office at (866) 505-3911 if you are interested in participating. Our best wishes to you and your family. Warm Regards,
TODD OUIDA Children’s Foundation Fifth Annual Birthday Event at Yankee Stadium
When: Saturday, June 17, 2006, Noon – 3 pm, registration begins at 11:30 pm, Please join us in celebrating Todd’s life and helping other children in his name. The Yankees are away, and in addition to our usual family fun and fundraising, this special day will include a barbeque in Monument Park, exciting activities for children—including guests from Kidville, NY and Pro Swing—plus stadium tours for everyone. Special Raffle: Todd’s very own New York Yankees Saturday subscription for two for the 2007 season.
FINAL NOTICE: THE MICHAEL C. ROTHBERG SEPTEMBER 11th MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
When: Thursday, May 18th Join the Friends of Michael C. Rothberg at a memorial dinner and auction to benefit the Michael C. Rothberg Memorial Scholarship. Events include a silent auction and keynote speech from Norfolk County, MA District Attorney William R. Keating. Please click here to send us information on your memorial or foundation event. The information will be posted on the VOICES website and included in upcoming e-Newsletters.
SPECIAL RESERVED TIMES FOR INTERVIEWS PROVIDED TO VOICES FAMILIES
A StoryCorps MobileBooth will visit Washington, D.C.
StoryCorps is a national project created to inspire and enable people to record each other’s stories in sound. In 2005, StoryCorps began a special initiative to record the stories of those closely impacted by September 11th. This initiative has two components: Each recording session occurs in an interview format and takes approximately one hour, with 40-minutes of actual recording time. A StoryCorps facilitator will be there to guide you through the process and to handle the technical aspects of the recording. You are encouraged to come with someone you know, and interview them or be interviewed yourself. Should you prefer to come alone, a StoryCorps facilitator will interview you. At the end of your interview, you receive a CD copy of your 40-minute recording to share with family and friends. With your permission, a second copy of your interview will be archived at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, allowing future generations to know about the life of your loved one or about your experiences. To make a reservation, please contact Tracy Serdjenian at 646.723.7025 x32 or by e-mail at tracy@storycorps.net. For more information about StoryCorps, including the New York City StoryBooths and the national MobileBooth Tour, visit www.storycorps.net. For more information about StoryCorps’ efforts related to September 11th, visit www.storycorps.net/wtc.
CFA Institute 11 September MEMORIAL Scholarship PROGRAM Established to assist children, spouses or domestic partners of those who died or were permanently disabled or victims permanently disabled as a direct result of the September 11th attacks. Scholarships are offered for full or part-time in finance, economics, accounting or business ethics majors at an accredited institution. Phone: Shellee Hintz,
507-931-0408 or
800-537-4180
World Trade Center Permanancy Project Offers 9/11 Resource Guide
The World Trade Center Permanency Project has put together a directory of services available in NYC by agencies working with the 9/11 impacted population. The guide includes complete information (names, contact info and services rendered) about organizations providing social services, education, recreation, public benefits, legal resources, mental health and health care clinics in all 5 boroughs. For a copy, contact: Joann Buttaro, NY Council on Adoptable Children
SUPPORT THE BAYONNE, NJ MEMORIAL AT "HARBOR VIEW PARK"
The City of Bayonne, New Jersey's "Harbor View Park" will be the home of Bayonne's September 11th Memorial "To The Struggle Against World Terrorism," pictured at left. The Memorial sculpture was designed by world-renowned artist Zurab Tsereteli and donated to Bayonne by the people of Russia. The Memorial will have a direct line of sight to the WTC site across Upper New York Bay.
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