In the wake of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, Americans have opened their hearts, as well as their wallets to aid the victims whose lives were forever changed by the horrific events of that day.
According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the leading news and information source for charity leaders and others involved in philanthropic affairs, more than $1.04 billion has been raised by numerous organizations since Sept, 11.
The American Red Cross is leading the way, with $452 million raised in the last five weeks alone.
The American Red Cross reported raising $62 million from online donatoions in the first three weeks following the attacks.
In addition, The September 11 Fund, created by the New York Community Trust and the United Way of New York City, have collected $171 million.
The United Way is also overseeing the distribution of the $150 million raised by the September 11 Telethon Fund.
Locally, members of the WMC- affiliated radio and television stations presented the president of the United Way of New York City, Ralph Dickerson Jr., with a check worth $527, 791.
“Whenever there is a disaster of any significance or size, Mid-Southerners always step up,” Greg Broy of the United Way of the Mid-South said. “The United Way of the Mid-South raised $22 million last year in disaster relief funds.”
The United Way of the Mid-South serves nine counties across Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi.
The American Red Cross estimated it will funnel more than $300 million over the next several months in donated funds to provide disaster relief to the areas affected by the attacks.
A spokesperson from the American Red Cross said the current relief efforts have proved to be the most extensive disaster response the organization has undertaken in its120-year-old existence.
The Red Cross added that this is the first disaster in its history where all its services, including disaster services, blood services and armed force services, were simultaneously mobilized.
“The tragedies in New York City, at the Pentagon and at the crash site in Pennsylvania represent an attack on America’s spirit, our liberty and our national security,” said Dr. Bernadine Healy, president and CEO of the American Red Cross in a statement to the press. “This is an unprecedented disaster and we are providing unprecedented relief services.”
The American Red Cross Liberty Relief Fund will receive proceeds from this Sunday’s “United We Stand: What More can I Give” concert at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Michael Jackson, ‘N Sync, Aerosmith and local legend Al Green are some of the acts scheduled to participated in the day-long fundraising effort. The proceeds will also benefit the Pentagon Relief Fund and the Salvation Army Relief Fund.
American children are giving too — to the children of Afghanistan. President Bush announced last week the creation of America’s Fund for Afghan Children. Bush asked the nation’s children to donate whatever they could to the fund by sending their donations to the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
“Today, I am pleased to report that in just a few short days, children all across our country have responded with remarkable generosity and deep compassion,” Bush said during a speech Tuesday at the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. As of Wednesday afternoon, the White House had received over 90,000 pieces of mail.In the wake of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, Americans have opened their hearts, as well as their wallets to aid the victims whose lives were forever changed by the horrific events of that day.
According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the leading news and information source for charity leaders and others involved in philanthropic affairs, more than $1.04 billion has been raised by numerous organizations since Sept, 11.
The American Red Cross is leading the way, with $452 million raised in the last five weeks alone.
The American Red Cross reported raising $62 million from online donatoions in the first three weeks following the attacks.
In addition, The September 11 Fund, created by the New York Community Trust and the United Way of New York City, have collected $171 million.
The United Way is also overseeing the distribution of the $150 million raised by the September 11 Telethon Fund.
Locally, members of the WMC- affiliated radio and television stations presented the president of the United Way of New York City, Ralph Dickerson Jr., with a check worth $527, 791.
“Whenever there is a disaster of any significance or size, Mid-Southerners always step up,” Greg Broy of the United Way of the Mid-South said. “The United Way of the Mid-South raised $22 million last year in disaster relief funds.”
The United Way of the Mid-South serves nine counties across Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi.
The American Red Cross estimated it will funnel more than $300 million over the next several months in donated funds to provide disaster relief to the areas affected by the attacks.
A spokesperson from the American Red Cross said the current relief efforts have proved to be the most extensive disaster response the organization has undertaken in its120-year-old existence.
The Red Cross added that this is the first disaster in its history where all its services, including disaster services, blood services and armed force services, were simultaneously mobilized.
“The tragedies in New York City, at the Pentagon and at the crash site in Pennsylvania represent an attack on America’s spirit, our liberty and our national security,” said Dr. Bernadine Healy, president and CEO of the American Red Cross in a statement to the press. “This is an unprecedented disaster and we are providing unprecedented relief services.”
The American Red Cross Liberty Relief Fund will receive proceeds from this Sunday’s “United We Stand: What More can I Give” concert at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Michael Jackson, ‘N Sync, Aerosmith and local legend Al Green are some of the acts scheduled to participated in the day-long fundraising effort. The proceeds will also benefit the Pentagon Relief Fund and the Salvation Army Relief Fund.
American children are giving too — to the children of Afghanistan. President Bush announced last week the creation of America’s Fund for Afghan Children. Bush asked the nation’s children to donate whatever they could to the fund by sending their donations to the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
“Today, I am pleased to report that in just a few short days, children all across our country have responded with remarkable generosity and deep compassion,” Bush said during a speech Tuesday at the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. As of Wednesday afternoon, the White House had received over 90,000 pieces of mail.
