December 4, 2009
President Obama’s announcement on Afghanistan and the decision to hold the 9/11 trials in New York mean the services that VOICES provides will be even more critical in 2010. Due to the requests of our membership we are hosting additional teleconference support groups on Monday, December 7th at 12noon; Wednesday, December 9th at 10am and Thursday, December 17th at 7pm.
December 2, 2009
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November 25, 2009
We received an overwhelming response from our membership interested in participating in VOICES teleconference groups designed to discuss your opinions and concerns regarding the upcoming terrorist trials. Your input has been extremely valuable in providing an understanding of how VOICES can be responsive to your immediate needs which may evolve as the trial approaches. Your response has been very heartwarming and we have spent much of this week reviewing your suggestions.
November 17, 2009
We have received numerous emails and calls since the Justice Department announced that the trials of those accused of the September 11th terrorist attacks will be held in New York City. The families we have talked with have shared a range of opinions and concerns.
November 13, 2009
We have included a press release we received this morning from the Department of Justice. Feel free to contact our office with any questions.
November 3, 2009
Over the weekend we were notified of the very disturbing news that there was a break-in and fire in the Chapel at Memorial Park, the temporary resting place of the unidentified remains of thousands of World Trade Center victims. According to authorities, a 26 year-old law school graduate turned himself into police on Saturday evening.
October 12, 2009
This week's newsletter features secondary and university students who participated in projects remembering 9/11. We are honored to work with them and share their heartfelt letters and meaningful programs with our membership.
October 1, 2009
It is with great sadness that I am writing to inform you about the sudden death of Clifton Maloney, husband of our good friend, Congresswoman Carolyn Malone. As many of you know, Carolyn Maloney has been a strong advocate demonstrating unwavering support to address the numerous issues affecting the 9/11 community over the past 8 years.
September 23, 2009
Another anniversary has come and gone! Although the anniversary is a challenging time it is always heartwarming to see so many of you in attendance at our Day of Remembrance events. Your participation reinforces the importance of providing an opportunity for the 9/11 community to come together.
September 04, 2009
This week VOICES officially opened our New Brunswick office. Thanks to our special guests - Governor Tom Kean, Congressman Rush Holt, Mayor Jim Cahill, Rutgers President Dick McCormick, DEVCO President Chris Paladino and 9/11 family member Meryl Mayo for their participation in the program. Over 200 attendees had an opportunity to see our new office and meet VOICES New Brunswick staff - Gina Reilly, Anu Gupta and Chris Edwards. We are grateful for the warm welcome!