VOICES July Newsletter 2025

VOICES July Newsletter 2025

/ 1 July 2025 /
Voices Newsletter
 

Dear Families and Friends,

As Independence Day approaches, we hope you are taking time to relax and enjoy the holiday! To our Canadian friends, we wish you a joyful Canada Day!

Registration is now open for VOICES 2025 NYC Symposium to be held on September 9 and 10 at the Marriott Downtown Hotel in New York City. Once again, our flagship event includes presentations by world-renowned, subject-matter experts who will share their professional experience. Mark your calendars and plan to join us in person or online.

One of our goals is to keep our members informed. This month we have invited three individuals who have closely followed and reported on the Military Commissions at Guantanamo Bay. Their personal perspectives will shed a light on the history of the trials and latest developments.

In light of the current global unrest, preparedness is more important than ever. To that end, we are offering regular preparedness workshops for individuals and families.

Our support groups are continuing to grow. If you are interested in joining an existing support group, or would like us to consider expanding our offerings, please complete the form below.

We wish you a safe and celebratory 4th of July. As always, please contact our office if we can be of assistance.

With warm regards,
Mary Fetchet & the VOICES Team

 
 
VOICES 2025 NYC Symposium
 
VOICES 2025 NYC Symposium
 
September 9th | Professionals
 
Global Security, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Services
 
September 10th | 9/11 Community
 
Victims' Families, Responders, Survivors, and Providers
 
New York Marriott Downtown
85 West Street, New York City
 
Learn More
 
Registration is now open for VOICES 2025 NYC Symposium! Once again, we are proud to host the event in collaboration with the Leadership in Counterterrorism Alumni Association (LinCT-AA), the International Network Supporting Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence (INVICTM), and several of our 9/11 Community Partners. The event is held in person and broadcast live.
 
 
Update on Military Commissions at Guantanamo Bay
 
Update on Military Commissions at Guantanamo Bay
 
Presented by: John Ryan, Colleen Kelly, and Deborah Garcia
 
Wednesday, July 16th - 7:00pm EST
 
 
Join us in conversation with Lawdragon journalist John Ryan, 9/11 family advocate Deborah Garcia, and Colleen Kelly, co-founder of September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows. The discussion will focus on their personal experiences of attending and monitoring the Guantanamo pre-trial proceedings over the course of many years, and their perspectives regarding the current status of the cases.
 
 
Preparedness Workshop
 
Preparedness Workshop
Preparing Families and Individuals for an Emergency
 
Wednesday, July 23rd - 12:00pm EST
 
 
Are you and your family prepared for an emergency? Now more than ever it is vitally important for individuals to be prepared in their homes, communities and workplaces. VOICES is offering an array of online workshops to provide individuals and families with strategies to prepare in advance of an emergency.
 
 
 
VOICES 11th Annual Golf Outing
 
VOICES 11th Annual Golf Outing
 
On Monday, June 9th, VOICES hosted its 11th Annual Golf Outing at the renowned Quaker Ridge Golf Club. First place gross winners were Steve Haberstroh, Brian Regan, John Reilly and Brian Schwartz. First place net included members of the NYPD and NY Office of Corrections - Rich Palmer, Phil Rizzo, Barbara Spinelli and Jackie Whipple.
 
A special thanks to Bob Musich and the team at Quaker Ridge and our generous sponsors Ralph Lauren, Ray Catena Lexus of Larchmont, and McGuireWoods LLP. It was a wonderful day, and we appreciate all who participated. Save the date for next year’s outing Monday, June 8, 2026.
 
View Photos from the event.
 
 
 
Mental Health Matters
 
Mental Health Matters
 
Our theme for the month of July is Self-Compassion - This includes treating ourselves with the same kindness, flexibility and non-judgement we would readily give to others.
 
Mindfulness is a key component of self-compassion. It is the practice of being fully present of where we are, and aware of what we’re doing. VOICES provides information to promote awareness about self-compassion and mindfulness. Learn more.
 
 
A Holistic Approach to Incorporating Mind-body Practices Roundtable Discussion
 
Presented by: Mickie Brown, RN PLLC; Krishna Dholakia, MS, RDN, CDE, CDN, RYT; Jeffrey Zahn, MD
 
Video   |   Podcast
 
A Holistic Approach
 
 
Mindful Moment Meditation
Taking Care of Yourself
 
Join us for Taking Care of Yourself, a meditation presented by the talented certified yoga instructor, Meg Rooney.
 
 
Mindful Moment Meditation
 
 
Peer Support Groups
 
VOICES provides long-term support and programs that promote mental health care and wellness. Our peer support groups meet monthly and provide an opportunity to discuss shared experiences. Groups are facilitated by VOICES staff. Interested in attending VOICES Support Groups? Click here
 
Peer Support Groups
 
Survivors (Virtual)
Wednesday, July 2nd
12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
 
Victims' Family Members (Virtual)
Tuesday, July 8th
12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
Responders (Virtual)
Tuesday, July 15th
12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
 
Parents Helping Parents (In-Person)
Wednesday, July 2nd & 16th
9:30am to 11:00am
 
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
 
 
Preparedness Awareness
 
Preparing for an emergency begins at home and is vitally important in all aspects of our lives. This month we are featuring: Firework Safety Tips.
 
 
Preparedness Awareness