September 11 Widows and Victims Families Association
Project Title
For one time only core support to the 9/11 Tribute Center
Date
Dec. 08, 2016
Duration
12 months
Description
Founded in 2001, the September 11th Widows and Victims’ Families Association was created to support victims of terrorism through communication, representation and peer support. To further its mission, in 2006, the Association created the 9/11 Tribute Center dedicated to sharing the stories of the 9/11 community—survivors, family members, first responders, rescue and recovery workers, civilian volunteers and Lower Manhattan workers and residents—and providing a destination and understanding of the impact of 9/11 for over 400,000 visitors annually. The Tribute Center will soon relocate in order to accommodate more than twice the number of visitors expected annually and to expand its exhibits and programming. Corporation support will help the Association reach its goal to create, design and develop new exhibits, classroom materials and resources, record oral histories, and professional development workshops for educators.