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Warmest Wishes from All of Us at NYRelief "All of them were heroes. "The Bible says [John 15:13] 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.' Our brave New York City Firefighters ... New York City Police Officers ... Port Authority Police Officers ... EMS workers ... health care workers ... court officers ... and uniformed service members . . . "They laid down their lives for strangers. They were inspired by their sense of duty and their love for humanity. As they raced into the Twin Towers and the other buildings to save lives, they didn't stop to ask how rich or poor the person was, they didn't stop to ask what religion, what race, what nationality. They just raced in to save their fellow human beings. "They are the best example of love that we have in our society. "The people they were trying to rescue -- the people who worked in the World Trade Center and the buildings around it -- were each engaged in the quiet heroism of supporting their families, pursuing their dreams and playing their own meaningful part in a diverse, dynamic and free society. They represented more than 60 different nations. They will also occupy a permanent and sacred place in our history and in our hearts." - Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, Sunday, September 23, 2001 Volunteer Opportunities You can always find the latest volunteer opportunities on our message board, hosted by Yahoo! Groups. If you're not a member yet, click here to join now! If you're a member and would like to get updates via email, click here to find out how. Donating Money If you're planning on donating money to a charity serving the victims of the September 11 attacks, please read this article first: Make Sure Your Help Goes Where You Intended! There are currently over 200 separate charities serving the victims, ranging from large, established organizations such as the United Way to tiny groups that include foundations set up directly by families of some of the victims. There are organizations devoted to specific groups of victims, ranging from firefighters and other emergency workers, to restaurant workers and employees of specific companies affected by the attacks. One of the best resources for information about many of these charities is WTC Relief Info, a site set up by the office of New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer (we are not affiliated with this site in any way). WTC Relief Info includes listings on over 200 charitable organizations, and includes advice on givig, information for families seeking help, and resources for businesses affected by the attacks. We recommend making this site one of your first stops before donating any money! |
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