9/11 United Services Group records 2001-2004

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9/11 United Services Group records 2001-2004

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/6141

The 9/11 United Services Group was formed in December 2001 to facilitate, expedite, and enhance coordination of services among various charities and agencies in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The September 11th Fund, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and Safe Horizon were responsible for spearheading this collaborative charitable response after recognizing the need for coordinated service. The 9/11 United Services Group records hold administrative files, service coordination files, and files from the Ongoing Needs Study and the Framework for the Coordinated Delivery of Social Services in Future Major Emergencies report. There are also documents outlining the group's Financial Advice Referral Program and files documenting its work with victim advocacy and community relations.

9.91 linear feet; 24 boxes; 11 videos; 855.71 Megabytes (4640 computer files

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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September 11th Fund

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The September 11th Fund was established by the New York Community Trust and the United Way of New York City to meet the immediate and long-term needs of victims, families, and communities affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. Almost immediately after the attacks, both corporations and outside individuals began receiving donations intended to aid victims. Lorie Slutsky, President of the New York Community Trust, and United Way's CEO, Ralph Dickerson m...

Safe Horizon (Organization)

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9/11 United Services Group

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The 9/11 United Services Group (USG) was formed in December 2001 to facilitate, expedite, and enhance coordination of services among various charities and agencies in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. USG was organized on the basis of a late 2001 study conducted by the September 11th Fund outlining the need for service coordination in the wake of a large scale disaster. The September 11th Fund, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and Safe Horizon were re...