This year VOICES marks the 25th Anniversary since our founding, and the milestone of the 9/11 attacks that changed our lives and our nation forever. The theme of our programs will focus on Remembrance, Renewal and Resilience.
For anyone who has lost a loved one, holidays can often trigger mixed emotions that can be complicated by conflicting views - how do we honor our loved one’s memory without the painful reminder of their absence.
Margaret McKinnon continues the conversation about processing trauma and grief, providing insights into the impact of navigating the holidays. She will highlight strategies that can be utilized while looking ahead to the new year.
‘Selfless dedication:’ Auxiliary officer posthumously honored by NYPD for 9/11 response
Standing next to the family of the late Taurean Williams-Wells inside the 120th Precinct stationhouse in St. George on Dec. 17, the NYPD ambassador for Staten Island explained to the uniformed officers and supporters present that Williams-Wells’ had a huge impact on the city. More.
‘Hole in our hearts’: Ashland team brings lost 9/11 artwork back to life
A digital gray sheet slowly lowered to unveil a black wooden wall sculpture inside a virtual gallery to a crowd of two dozen online visitors from New York to Ashland. A team of Ashland digital artists is behind the project: a fully immersive art museum that restored a beloved piece of art destroyed in the 9/11 attacks. More.