For more information on our programs and services, please call us at (732) 292-2910.
9/11 Youth Legacy Program ©
Launched in July 2005, the 9/11 Youth Legacy Program was developed to educate the youth directly affected by 9/11 on the importance of civic participation and activism. During this annual 3-day program held in Washington, D.C., participants meet with elected officials and their staff, journalists and lobbyists as well as tour the Capitol and national memorials. Participants are provided with an overview of civic process and practical tools and a roadmap to become active citizens. The program is led by High School Teacher, Tony Scarnati, and WTCUFG staff. Participants are assigned a project to complete outside of the program and earn the distinction of "Legacy Fellow" upon completion of their respective projects. Taft Institute for Government at Queens College is a collaborator on this program.
National 9/11/01 Civic Education Program ©
WTCUFG has partnered with Taft Institute for Government at Queens College and is currently developing 9/11 curriculum materials for schools around the country. Click here for more information: www.wtcunited.org/educate
Oklahoma City/September 11th Family Exchange
Originated by WTCUFG in March 2002, the Oklahoma City/September 11th Family Exchange is a mutual peer support program, which unites the September 11th community with the members of the Oklahoma City bombing community. This bi-annual exchange is held each year in April and September. Throughout each portion of the exchange, peer support activities are held to promote healing and connection, and include a welcome dinner, support groups, panel discussions and visits to our respective memorials and commemorative ceremonies.
Annual Holiday Gathering
Each year since inception, WTCUFG hosts a holiday gathering to unite our community during the difficult holiday season. This annual event features a coping during the holiday's discussion, art therapy projects, good food and family. Our 2004 Holiday Gathering was featured on NBC Nightly News.
Philanthropic Projects
We have found great success in empowering our community by channeling our energies to help others in need. In 2004, WTCUFG adopted the brave men and women of the 39th Infantry stationed in Iraq and coordinated a community wide care package collection drive to benefit the troops (PDF article). WTCUFG will continue this tradition each year. In 2004/2005, WTCUFG community members presented a collective contribution of $140,000 to benefit the individuals devastated by the tsunami disaster. In previous years, we coordinated toy drives to benefit Toys for Tots and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Online Peer Support Forum/Mental Health Offerings
WTCUFG originated the online peer support forum in an attempt to unite individuals directly affected by September 11th regardless of geographic location. The forum includes message boards and a live chat ability. Lisa Kaplan, Psy. D., has led numerous peer support discussions over the last several years via the live chat including coping with the anniversary and coping during the holidays discussions. Kaplan also conducts One on One chats © with members of our 9/11 community.
Newsletter
Since our inception in September 2001, WTCUFG has distributed information on September 11th related topics via our email outreach. In January 2005, WTCUFG issued its first hard copy newsletter, September 11th Community©.
