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Dear Families and Friends,
VOICES Always Remember Gala is less than two weeks away! We have an inspirational evening planned Honoring Those Who Serve - Rebecca Weiner, NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism, and the Vigiano family for their generations of service at the NYPD, FDNY and the military. Limited tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available!
November is National Family Caregivers Month. VOICES Mental Health Matters and Preparedness initiatives highlight the extraordinary dedication of caregivers who provide support “around the clock.” This is an opportunity to recognize the remarkable individuals—family members, friends, and professionals alike—whose compassion and commitment strengthen the fabric of our communities.
At some point in our lives, we all suffer the loss of a loved one. This month, Amy O’Neill-Gregorian will join us with an informative presentation - Grief is Learning. Amy will discuss learning to live with grief, traumatic loss and bereavement while helping us navigate the ongoing journey of healing and finding hope after tragedy.
Due to tremendous interest, we are rebroadcasting the two webinars we hosted last month that provided Updates on the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). The VCF provides critical funding for 9/11 Survivors and Responders who have been diagnosed with serious medical conditions due to their exposure to toxins in the days and months following 9/11.
VOICES Pack for Preparedness efforts continued last month with the assistance of New Canaan’s Service League of Boys (SLOBs). Many thanks to these young men who assembled preparedness backpacks that will be distributed at our upcoming preparedness workshops.
Finally, VOICES extends a warm welcome to Laura Congiu, our new Master of Social Work intern from Fairfield University. Laura is working alongside our staff to support the 9/11 Community.
As always, feel free to contact our office if we can be of assistance.
With warm regards,
Mary Fetchet & the VOICES Team
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VOICES 2025 Always Remember Gala
New York Athletic Club | 180 Central Park South
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Thursday, November 13th - 6:00pm EST
Join us for an inspirational evening as we Honor Those Who Serve! Jeremy Schaap, ESPN journalist and 15-time Emmy winner, is our Master of Ceremonies. We are proud to recognize our 2025 honorees – Rebecca Weiner, for her leadership as NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism and the Vigiano family for their legacy of service in the NYPD, FDNY and military. Broadway star, Laird Macintosh will add to the evening with a magical musical performance. Limited tickets and Sponsorships are available.
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Rebroadcast
VCF Special Masters – Updates on the VCF
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Presented by:
Special Master Allison Turkel and Deputy Special Masters Stefanie Langsam and Nicole P. Smith
Thursday, November 6th - 7:00pm EST
Join us for a rebroadcast of the presentation conducted by VCF Special Master Allison Turkel and Deputy Special Masters Nicole P. Smith and Stefanie Langsam. Their presentation includes an overview of the VCF and answers many of the questions that participants submitted, including providing proof of presence, timing of awards and amendments to claims.
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Rebroadcast
9/11 Attorneys –
Updates on the VCF
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Presented by:
Attorneys Michael Barasch, Noah Kushlefsky, and Matthew McCauley
Thursday, November 20th - 7:00pm EST
Join us for a rebroadcast of the second session of our VCF webinar series. In this follow-up discussion, 9/11 attorneys Michael Barasch, Noah Kushlefsky, and Matt McCauley provide additional insights, clarification, and guidance to help participants better understand the WTCHP and VCF processes, based on their years of experience assisting thousands of clients.
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Grief Is Learning
A Conversation About Traumatic Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
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Presented by: Amy O'Neill-Gregorian, DHSc, LPC
Tuesday, November 18th - 12:00pm EST
Join us for Grief Is Learning – a webinar presented by Amy O’Neill- Gregorian, DHSc, LPC. This important presentation offers families of loss and those who support them trauma-informed perspectives on common reactions to traumatic grief, insights into the impact of trauma on grief, and how learning about yourself and the process can help promote healing. This webinar reframes traumatic bereavement as an adaptive, lifelong process of learning to live with loss while maintaining continuing bonds with the one who died.
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New Canaan High School “SLOBs” Pitch in to Assemble Preparedness Backpacks
VOICES is thankful to Bradford Benton, Lucas Breed, James Dunkin, Archie Hancock and Whitaker O'Reilly for their participation in VOICES Pack for Preparedness initiative. These wonderful young men are members of the New Canaan High School Senior class of Service League of Boys (SLOBs). As one of their service projects, they assembled 100 preparedness backpacks that will be distributed to youth organizations and at upcoming preparedness workshops in our local community. This completes our 9/11 Day of Service Project sponsored by 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps.
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Welcome to VOICES New Intern!
Laura Congiu has hit the ground running, joining VOICES as a Master of Social Work first-year candidate from Fairfield University. Laura lives in Connecticut and is a volunteer firefighter at her local fire station.
Our staff is excited to be working with Laura on a variety of social services projects, including consultations, referrals, co-facilitating VOICES online support groups, and promoting our programs through social media. Laura is a wonderful addition to our team, and she will be with us through May, 2026.
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November is a time to show support and to honor our nation's vital caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month.
Join us in acknowledging and honoring families who are often caregiving "around the clock” through dedication, organization, responsibility, scheduling, and hands-on care. VOICES provides information to promote awareness about caregiving. Learn more. |
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Encore Presentation
Helping the Helper: Understanding Vicarious Trauma
Presented by:
Carolina Bautista-Velez
Uncover the signs and symptoms of Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue in our lives.
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Mindful Moment Meditation
Caring for Yourself
While Caring for Others
Join us for Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others, presented by the talented certified yoga instructor, Meg Rooney.
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Peer Support Groups
VOICES provides monthly virtual and in-person support groups, providing a welcoming opportunity to discuss shared experiences and resources to build resilience. Our groups are facilitated by VOICES professional staff.
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Survivors (1st Wednesday, Virtual)
Wednesday, November 5th
12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
Survivors (2nd Wednesday, Virtual)
Wednesday, November 12th
12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
Victims' Family Members (Virtual)
Tuesday, November 11th
12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
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Responders (Virtual)
Tuesday, November 18th
12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
Next Generation (Virtual)
Tuesday, November 4th
9:30am to 11:00am EST
Parents Helping Parents (In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5th & 19th
9:30am to 11:00am
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Are you interested in joining VOICES Support Groups as a new member? Do you have a suggestion for a new Peer Support Group? Click here |
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Preparedness Awareness
Preparing for an emergency begins at home and is vitally important in all aspects of our lives. This month we are featuring: Care for Caregivers
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9/11 Next Generation Support Group
November 04, 2025 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
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9/11 Survivor Peer Support Group
November 05, 2025 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
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Parents Helping Parents Peer Support Group
November 05, 2025 | 9:30am to 11:00am
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Rebroadcast – VCF Special Masters – Updates on the VCF
November 6, 2025 | 7:00pm EST
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9/11 Family Member Peer Support Group
November 11, 2025 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
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9/11 Survivor Peer Support Group
November 12, 2025 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
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Always Remember Gala
November 13, 2025 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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9/11 Responders Peer Support Group
November 18, 2025 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
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Grief Is Learning
November 18, 2025 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
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Rebroadcast – 9/11 Attorneys – Updates on the VCF
November 20, 2025 | 7:00pm EST
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Parents Helping Parents Peer Support Group
November 19, 2025 | 9:30am to 11:00am
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Interested in attending? Click here to view VOICES upcoming events. |
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Recent articles of relevance to the VOICES community:
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From 9/11 to today, helping families and communities heal after tragedy
Voices Center for Resilience assists communities in preparing for and recovering from tragedy, and provides long-term support and resources that promote mental health care and wellness, for victims' families, responders and survivors.
More Information: VoicesCenter.org
(203) 966-3911 | Support@VoicesCenter.org
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