VOICES Center of Excellence for Community Resilience will hold it's annual New Jersey Symposium, Promoting Resilience in Communities Impacted by Trauma on Friday, May 18, 2018. The Symposium will be held at Kean University in the North Avenue Academic Building at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union, NJ. Registration Begins at 8:30 am and the program will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. 9/11 families, responders and survivors are invited guests.
VOICES 10th Annual Always Remember Gala was held on April 12 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. Once again, the event was a wonderful success thanks to the support of so many. As always, there was a strong sense of community among the nearly 300 attendees, who came together to reflect, remember and support our work. We were thrilled to have Mike Greenberg, ESPN's award-winning journalist and broadcaster, serve as our Emcee. As a lifelong New Yorker, Mike set the tone for the evening of reflection and optimism.
In the wake of yesterday's shootings in Florida many schools have implemented police security. Parents in our local community are asking for guidance on how to answer their children's questions about the shootings and the increase in security, as well as addressing concerns about their safety.
VOICES Founding Director Mary Fetchet was recently featured in the CNN article A Force For Change: Coping with Grief Through Activism and Advocacy. Mary shared her personal story of finding meaning in tragedy.-
As the holiday season approaches and we gather with family and friends, we remember those who are no longer with us. Often times family traditions change after a loss, and we find new ways to celebrate the holidays and keep the memory of our loved ones alive. Personally, I have always found great joy in decorating for the Christmas season.