Ways you can help 9/11 victims and their families, 20 years later

Countless events are scheduled this Saturday across the United States to observe the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Today, more than 30,000 9/11 responders and victims have “at least one injury or illness due to the attacks, and at least two-thirds of those have multiple injuries, including chronic diseases like asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease, and different cancers,” representatives with Tuesday’s Children, a nonprofit in New York, explain. “There are federal programs and nonprofits dedicated to 9/11 victims, but some are in jeopardy of ending, and the ones that aren’t could always use additional donations or 9/11 support groups.”

If you want to help 9/11 victims and first responders, even 20 years after the tragic attacks, here are ways you can contribute to relief efforts and victim assistance:

FealGood Foundation

The FealGood Foundation advocates for injured emergency personnel, including 9/11 first responders, who need medical benefits. You can donate on the FealGood Foundation’s website.

Wounded Warrior Project

The Wounded Warrior Project helps servicemen and servicewomen who were physically or mentally injured on or after 9/11. You can donate to the Wounded Warrior Project on its website.

Tuesday’s Children

As a part of its “long term healing model,” Tuesday’s Children helps 9/11 victims, children of 9/11 and their families through career resources, youth mentoring, mental health and wellness, and other support programs, as well as those affected by terrorism worldwide. You can fund its programs by donating to Tuesday’s Children online.

VOICES Of September 11th

Dedicated to helping meet the long-term needs of families affected by 9/11, VOICES of September 11th works with the World Trade Center Health Program to help victims get the health care they need. You can donate on VOICES’ website.

9/11 Memorial & Museum

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City pays tribute to the lives lost and those forever affected by the 2001 terrorist attacks. The museum’s website says: “Contribute today to help build a lasting place for remembrance, reflection and learning for years to come.” You can donate to the museum online.

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