VOICES 2024 Annual Appeal
Thanks to the generosity of so many, 2024 has been a transformative year!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, sponsors, and volunteers. Your contributions allow us to offer free programs that make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
If you haven’t yet contributed, there is still time! An end-of-year gift, no matter the size, can help us continue offering vital support, education and training programs.
To our past donors, thank you for being a part of our journey. We hope you will consider renewing your support as we work toward even greater achievements in the coming year.
Wishing you and your loved ones a Joyous Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!
Support
Providing Programs and Services for Those Impacted by Tragedy
VOICES programs provide continuity of care to address the evolving needs of victims’ families, responders and survivors. Services include individual consultations, referrals, peer support groups and psycho-educational webinars that promote healing and resilience. Our long-standing, trusted relationships with a myriad of organizations allow us to effectively coordinate services. VOICES has provided over 215,000 hours of meaningful social service support.
“VOICES staff has helped me as well as thousands of others. Everyone is so compassionate and caring, and they all believe in hope and fostering resilience.” – Family Member
Education
Collaborating with Public-Private Partners to Share Lessons Learned
VOICES educational initiatives include our Annual NYC Symposium in September, monthly webinars and participation in local, national and international conferences. Partnerships are vital to our success. VOICES programs are held in collaboration with our 9/11 partners and professionals working in mental health, law enforcement, emergency management, counterterrorism, and victim services. Over 1,100 individuals from 24 states & 12 countries attended our Symposium in person and via livestream.
“VOICES symposium brings together community stakeholders to share our expertise. In doing so, we are building relationships. We are stronger together.” – Conference Panelist
Training
Helping Families and Communities Prepare for Emergencies
VOICES Community Preparedness Training: A Victim-Centered Approach to Prepare for, Respond to, and Recover from Tragedy is based on 23 years of experience. Modules provide a comprehensive framework for an effective response to the immediate, short and long-term needs of those impacted by tragedy. The program prepares law enforcement, fire service, emergency managers, mental health and public health providers, NGOs, and faith-based organizations and the community-at-large. VOICES is broadening our reach in 2025 by offering preparedness training in person and online.
“Disasters can strike at unexpected times. VOICES training prepared us with the critical tools to meet the needs of victims and survivors.” – VOICES Training Attendee