Voices of September 11th Young Professionals Group Hosts Inaugural Fundraiser

New Canaan, CT, July 12, 2016—VOICES of September 11th (VOICES), the New Canaan-based non-profit that helps families heal after tragedy, is hosting its inaugural bowling fundraiser at BowlMor Lanes in Norwalk, CT, on Tuesday, July 19, starting at 7 p.m.

Billed as a “night of good fun for a great cause,” the fundraiser is for local young professionals as well as supporters of the organization now planning the milestone 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks this September.

The bowling event is coordinated and supported by the newly-formed VOICES Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB), which was established earlier this year to identify the next generation of active volunteers.

The group is committed to assisting future generations of those impacted by 9/11, and helping individuals, families, and communities heal after other tragedies, while promoting national preparedness.

“These Young Professionals carry on the legacy of VOICES work that began in the aftermath of the attacks, but will continue on through their dedication and commitment to ensuring that future generations Always Remember,” said VOICES Founding Director Mary Fetchet, LCSW.

The Charter Board Members of the Young Professionals Advisory Board are Barbara Bell, of Darien, Molly Goebel, of New York, Kyle McEneaney, of New Canaan, Brian Nelson, of Fairfield, Juliana Salguero, of Stamford, and Heidi Wolfgruber, formerly of New Canaan.

VOICES Board Member Jeff Blumenfeld serves at the group’s advisor.

Since the organization’s founding in 2001, over 150 students have participated in the VOICES Internship Program, representing over 40 high schools and colleges. In addition, young professionals from numerous companies have contributed their time and talent to VOICES work. Following their internships, many interns have gone on to careers working in the U.S. and abroad at non-profit and social service organizations, as well as federal government agencies.

Participants in next week’s fundraiser at BowlMor include past and present VOICES interns, volunteers, 9/11 family members, and the local community at large. All are welcome to attend.

To register, make a donation, or for more information about this event, please visit www.voicesofseptember11.org/bowl2016, or call 203 966 3911.

About Voices of September 11th

Voices of September 11th (VOICES) was co-founded in 2001 by Mary Fetchet, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose 24 year old son Brad perished on 9/11, and Beverly Eckert, whose husband Sean Rooney died in the attacks. The organization provides a wide range of support services to all those impacted by 9/11, commemorates the lives lost and promotes national preparedness. More recently, the organization launched VOICES Center of Excellence for Community Resilience, to assist communities in preparing for and responding to acts of terrorism, mass violence and natural disasters. The Center promotes best practices in addressing the long-term needs of victims’ families, survivors and responders through educational forums, training programs, and scholarly research.

For more information on VOICES work, visit www.voicesofseptember11.org.