Donations for Charities
The need for help continues to grow. As the rubble is slowly cleared, the rebuilding process for the survivors and their communities is only just beginning. From medical and rehabilitation needs to psychological assistance and financial support for the families of the victims, the burdens on charitable organizations will be staggering.
Below is a list of relief organizations and special funds developed by the American Liberty Partnership in coordination with federal, state and local officials. Each of these organizations brings unique expertise and resources to the relief and recovery efforts. To learn more about any organization's efforts, please click on the name of the charity.
New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund
New York Fire Fighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund
WTC Police Disaster Relief Fund
Survivors' Fund of the National Capital Region
The Burn Center Fund at Washington Hospital Center
Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York
New York Police and Fire Widows and Childrens Benefit Fund
Port Authority Police World Trade Disaster Survivors' Fund
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
The New York Times 9/11 Neediest Fund
The ASPCA Animal Disaster Relief Fund
New York Central Labor Council
Kiwanis International Foundation 911 Victim's Children's Fund
Adventist Development and Relief Agency
The New York Police & Fire Widows'
& Children's Benefit Fund
Emergency response/relief efforts
American Red Cross, blood supply:
The American Red Cross is in need of blood to replenish the nation's supply.
Call 1-800-HELP-NOW to schedule an appointment near where you live.
American Red Cross, cash donations:
(800) HELP-NOW
New York Blood Center, blood supply:
The New York Blood Center has also announced a blood emergency for the
greater New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Visit http://www.nybloodcenter.org
for more information on how
to help or call 1-800-933-2566.
Helping.org:
- For more information on helping victims of the U.S. attacks, visit
http://Helping.org/
United Way, donations:
- The United Way of New York and the New York Community Trust have
established a fund to help the victims of the attacks and their families.
The September Eleventh Fund will provide immediate support to established
emergency assistance agencies. Anyone wishing to contribute may send their
donations in care of United Way, 2 Park Ave, New York, New York, 10016
or call: 212-251-4035. Donations are also being accepted
on United Way of New York City's Web site: http://www.uwnyc.org.
Salvation Army, cash donations:
(800) SAL-ARMY
World Vision
Donations are being accepted for World Vision's American Relief Fund at
the organization's Web site or by calling 1-888-511-6593.
International Association of Firefighters
The IAFF has established New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund to collect and ensure the proper distribution of financial contributions to the families of those lost in the World Trade Center disaster. This fund is the only fund officially endorsed by the IAFF and the Executive Boards of IAFF Locals 94 (FDNY Fire Fighters) and 854 (FDNY Fire Officers).
Please make your checks or money orders payable to:
New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund
Attention: IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer
1750 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20006
For credit card donations, use the IAFF website: www.iaff.org
The City of New York is accepting contributions to aid the families of Police, Fire, EMS and other City employees involved in rescue efforts. Please make your check or money order payable to:
NYCPPI
The City of New York
100 Church Street, 20th Floor
New York, New York 10007
Please include your name and address with your tax deductible
contribution
to NYCPPI (New York City Public/Private Initiatives, Inc.). NYCPPI is a
nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
The New York Daily News is collecting for the Widow's and Children's Fund of the Police Department, Widow's and Children's Fund of the Fire Department and the Emergency Medical Services Command Memorial Foundation. They will distribute the money to the various charities
Daily News Charities, Inc.
P.O. Box 3307
New York, NY 10001.
Or, to use your credit card, call 212-210-2244 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and between 6 a.m. and noon on Saturday and Sunday.