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Voices of September 11th is a non-profit, non-partisan organization led by Founding Director, Mary Fetchet, a clinical social worker who lost her son Brad in the attacks. VOICES was established in October of 2001 by Ms. Fetchet and Beverly Eckert, an insurance specialist and 9/11 widow, to create an information clearinghouse for those affected by the attacks through the use of a Web site, electronic newsletter, direct mailings and media outreach.
In 2003 the group secured 501 (c)3 non-profit status and opened its headquarters in New Canaan, Connecticut. It soon became clear that the 9/11 families required more than information and VOICES' role evolved to meet our families' needs. VOICES responded to the increased demands for services by expanding our programs, increasing our staff, and developing internship and volunteer opportunities.
VOICES moved to its 3rd office in New Canaan, CT and in August 2009 opened a satellite office in New Brunswick, New Jersey to provide services to the over eight hundred 9/11 families and thousands of rescue workers and survivors living in New Jersey. VOICES continues to connect 9/11 family members, rescue workers and survivors throughout the United States to each other and to all available 9/11 resources. Our membership has grown to over 11,000 members across the United States and around the world.
VOICES dedicated staff of professionals are committed to providing continuity of care to promote resiliency and address the long-term issues of the people we serve. Our social workers provide a wide range of services including assessments, case management, community based-referrals, support groups, and resiliency programs. In addition they provide information on resources, scholarships and 9/11 related events. VOICES hosts an annual forum and commemorative luncheon for 9/11 families, rescue workers and survivors in New York City. The two-day event that is held September 10-11 and draws hundreds of participants and provides a range of information and support for all those affected by the September 11th attacks.
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Through the work of Mary Fetchet, VOICES has independently or in participation with other leading 9/11 organizations been involved in major issues surrounding 9/11 including: respectful notification and handling of unidentified remains, personal effects, establishment of memorials, mental health issues, and national and local preparedness.
VOICES continues to support implementation of the 9/11 Commission's recommendations for government reform. Ms. Fetchet has personally testified on 9/11 issues before the 9/11 Commission in 2003, the U.S. Senate's Governmental Affairs Committee in 2004, and the House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations in 2006, among other agencies and organizations.
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Ms. Fetchet has received numerous awards on behalf of VOICES
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In August 2006, VOICES launched the 9/11 Living Memorial Project to document the nearly 3,000 lives lost and first hand accounts of resuce workers and survivors. The project incorporated information about memorials, memorial foundations and events that VOICES began collecting in 2002. Our professional staff has met one-on-one with over 800 families and provided individual support through the healing process of creating meaningful tributes that commemorate the lives of their loved ones and documents their personal stories.
Since the 9/11 Living Memorial Project was launched, VOICES has conducted several hundred worksops throughout the tri-state area, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
In November, 2009 Frank and Mary Fetchet traveled to London to meet with the 9/11 families living in the UK.
The 9/11 Living Memorial project was originally inspired by a concept concieved by September's Mission and its founder, Monica Iken.
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In September 2004, VOICES used its annual information forum and luncheon to launch its Building Bridges Project, to foster cultural understanding and support for all those affected by terrorism internationally through exhibitions, exchange, competitions and good-will gestures such as the Send-A-Bear Program.
The program, started in 2005, provides teddy bears and messages of support to victims of terrorism worldwide. The inaugural program for the victim's families of the Beslan, Russia school siege sent 350 teddy bears to Russia with bilingual good wishes. The effort was praised by Russia's ambassador to the United States.
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In 2006, VOICES established a partnership with the United Nations Committee of New Canaan, CT and Afghan officials to coordinate cultural exchanges between 500 girls from schools in Afghanistan and high school students in the United States. The partnership resulted in a photo exhibition exchange in April 2006 between Afghan and US students co-sponsored by VOICES called, "Roshan: Light and Promise" for which each group took photos of their homes and lives.
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Checks should be sent to: VOICES of September 11th
161 Cherry St.
New Canaan, CT 06840
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