American Red Cross in Greater New York
Commemorates Third Anniversary of 9/11

As parents read the names of their loved ones, experienced Red Cross mental health volunteers helped family members, rescue workers, uniformed personnel and other participants cope with their grief at the third anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
In addition, more than 100 specially trained local volunteers provided water and snacks.

“This commemoration was a poignant time for many New Yorkers. Many people experienced a wide range of feelings at the ceremony and our Red Cross mental health volunteers were there to help them through the difficult day,” said Lauren Ginsberg, C.S.W., director of Health and Mental Health for ARC/GNY.

ARC/GNY also worked with our partners at the New York City Office of Emergency Management, New York Cares, Project Liberty and the New York Mental Health Association and Red Cross staff members participated in the all-agency Honor Guard made up of City, State, Federal and nonprofit agencies.
 

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