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Save the Date for VOICES Resilience Center
New Jersey Symposium
Promoting Resilience in Communities Impacted by Trauma
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Rutgers University, Livingston Campus Student Center
Registration: 8:30 am
Program: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Social work CEUs available for NY, NJ, CT and PA
Watch for more information and registration details. Visit our website to view highlights from last year's Symposium.
Thanks to our sponsors:
9/11 Living Memorial Project
Commemorating the 2,977 lives lost at the
World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, PA
In September 2015, VOICES announced the launch of our new 9/11 Living Memorial website that honors in a meaningful way the lives of those lost on 9/11. Our staff recently worked with the family of Abe Zelmanowitz, and we would like to share the story of his life.
Remembering Abe Zelmanowitz
Abe exemplifies the spirit of selfless heroism exhibited by so many on 9/11. Abe worked as a computer programmer for Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield on the 27th Floor of the North Tower. Rather than evacuate after the building was hit, Abe chose to stay behind with his friend and colleague Ed Beyea, who was a quadriplegic, to wait for rescue after the elevators stopped working. Both Abe and Ed lost their lives that morning, as did FDNY Captain William Burke, who was assisting with Ed's evacuation.
Click here to view Abe's Living Memorial site and to learn more about him.
World Trade Center Health Program Extended
Through 2090
As we are sure you are aware, funds are now available to extend the World Trade Center Health Program through 2090 for responders and survivors suffering from medical and mental health issues.
The extension of the program will provide treatment for first responders and volunteers who helped with the rescue, recovery and cleanup at the World Trade Center site and related sites in New York City. The program also includes services for survivors and evacuees who were in the disaster area or who lived, worked or went to school there.
Practitioners with more than a decade of experience in 9/11-related conditions provide high-quality mental health and medical care, including treatment for some cancers. Additional cancers continue to be added to the list of covered medical conditions.
VOICES Program Director Stephanie Landau is working with responders and survivors to assist them in the process of applying to the program. She is also available to answer any questions or provide information about your eligibility. Stephanie can be reached at (203) 966-3911 or by email at slandau@voicesofsept11.org.
To learn more about the World Trade Center Health Program, visit our website, or if you are calling after hours, phone our Help Line at 855-709-0100.
Programs and Events at the 9/11 Memorial Museum
The Fight Against ISIS
Wednesday, February 24, 7:00 pm
With escalating terror attacks around the world, the need for a successful strategy to combat ISIS is urgent and growing. Ambassador Frederic C. Hof, former Special Adviser for Transition in Syria at the State Department, discusses how ISIS can be contained.
9/11 Memorial Run and Walk
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Registration is now open for the 4th annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Community Day.
The event begins at Pier 26 in Tribeca and takes participants though scenic Battery Park along the waterfront esplanade before finishing near the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Immediately following the Run/Walk, participants are welcome to attend the Community Day on Greenwich Street, adjacent to the 9/11 Memorial. There will be food trucks, music and activities for both kids and adults.
VOICES has participated in the event in years past, and our staff plans to be there this year!
Special pricing for VOICES members now through February 29, 2016. Use the promotional code VOICES now through February 29 to receive $5 off the adult registration pricing. Click here to register online.
Have You Moved Recently?
If your mailing address, email or phone have changed recently, please let us know so that we can update our records to ensure that you receive our communications. Contact Susan Eng at (203) 966-3911 or by email at seng@voicesofsept11.org
Building Resilience Together
Each week, VOICES hears from many of the people we are proud to provide support services to. Here is what some of them are saying:
"If it wasn't for VOICES, I would not have known about the World Trade Center Health Program. Thank you again!"
"Thank you for the splendid work you do in connecting, educating and teaching us coping skills."
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