March 5, 2010

 

Dear Families and Friends,

 

The 9/11 Living Memorial Project continues to expand as we broaden our outreach. In addition to our ongoing workshops throughout the tri-state area, we had the pleasure of meeting with families and survivors in Washington, DC. This month we look forward to traveling to Boston.

 

Our New Jersey office is hosting a number of special events, including a month long exhibit at the New Brunswick Free Public Library entitled September 11: How We Remember. Tomorrow’s opening ceremony includes an educational program for children featuring a collection of photographs, quilts and other mementos from Voices of September 11th “9/11 Living Memorial Project”. We are very excited about working with the children in the New Brunswick community.

 

On March 23 from 5pm to 7pm our New Brunswick office will host a workshop to assist families with the process of applying for college scholarship financial assistance. Representatives from Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund and Rutgers University will join VOICES staff to discuss opportunities.

In the coming week the film “Remember Me” will open nationwide. Although the story is fictional, it takes place during the summer of 2001. We wanted to caution families that the story ends the morning of September 11th. Characters depicted in the film are directly affected by the attacks on the twin towers, which could prove upsetting to some family members, especially children who may have lost a family member.

 

As always, we hope to see you at one of our upcoming events. Feel free to contact our office if we can be of assistance.

 


Warm regards, 

Mary Fetchet & The VOICES Staff

 

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VOICES FEATURES

 

Tribute Center Seeking Volunteers

The Tribute WTC Visitor Center is seeking people affected by September 11, 2001 to volunteer and share their personal experiences on walking tours with global visitors to the World Trade Center site. The Tribute Center offers "Person to Person History," linking visitors who want to understand and appreciate the historic events of September 11th with those that experienced them. More.

 

September 11: How We Remember

The New Brunswick Free Public Library is teaming up with VOICES of September 11th (VOICES) to present an exhibition “September 11: How We Remember” in the library’s Carl T. Valenti Community Room. The exhibition will be available for viewing throughout the month of March during the library’s regular hours of operation. More.

 

"Remember Me"
Warning Film References Events of September 11th

Although the story is fictional, it takes place during the summer of 2001. We wanted to caution families that the story ends the morning of September 11th. Characters depicted in the film are directly affected by the attacks on the twin towers, which could prove upsetting to some family members, especially children who may have lost a family member. The film opens March 12th. More.

 

Women at Ground Zero

In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Tribute WTC Visitor Center will present a program on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 featuring Susan Hagen and Mary Carouba discussing their book Women at Ground Zero: Stories of Courage and Compassion. More.

 

Schumer and Nadler Introduce Bills to
Create 9/11 Commemorative Medal

New York Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) have jointly introduced legislation to create an official 9/11 commemorative medal to mark the 10th anniversary. More.

 

College Scholarship Seminar

VOICES will host an Information and Resource Forum on guiding your child through the process of applying for financial assistance. Parents and students are invited to attend a discussion with Rhianna Quinn Roddy executive director of Family of Freedom Scholarship Fund, a representative from Rutgers University and VOICES staff.

 

The Event will be held on Tuesday, March 23rd, 6:00-8:00 pm at the Voices of September 11th New Jersey Office, 84 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. For reservations and information contact Gina Reilly ar 732-543-2300.

 

 

 

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

9/11 Living Memorial
Workshop Appointments

 

Boston, MA
Monday, March 8th

 

New Brunswick, NJ
Wednesday, March 10th

 

Jersey City, NJ
Thursday, March 11th

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Tuesday, March 16th

KBW, NY
Thursday, March 18th

 

Hackensack, NJ
Thursday, March 18th

For a full schedule of upcoming
workshop appointments Click Here.

 

 

VOICES Teleconference Schedule

 

Tuesday, March 16th:

Wives' Teleconference Group
12:00pm to 1:00pm

 

Tuesday, March 16th:

Rockland County In-Person Group
7:00pm to 9:00pm

 

Tuesday, March 16th:

Parenting Teleconference Group
9:00pm to 10:00pm

 

Wednesday, March 17th:

Siblings Teleconference Group
2:30pm to 3:30pm

 

 

For a full schedule of upcoming teleconference groups Click Here.

 

For a complete list of events visit our website at www.voicesofsept11.org.

 

To add an event to our calendar contact newsletters@voicesofsept11.org.

 

 

 

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VOICES of September 11th is a nonpartisan advocacy group that provides services and advocates for all those affected by September 11th; promotes public policy reform on prevention, preparedness and response to terrorism; and builds bridges between international communities changed by terrorism. In 2006, VOICES launched the 9/11 Living Memorial digital archive that commemorates the lives and stories of September 11, 2001.