U.S. Foundations, United Way Establish Relief Fund for Victims of Terrorist Attacks

The United Way and The New York Community Trust have established the September 11th Fund to help the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11 in New York City and elsewhere in the United States. The purpose of the fund is to mobilize financial resources to respond to the pressing needs of the victims and their families and all those affected by the tragedy.

The September 11th Fund was created to receive donations from concerned Americans across the country. Funds will be administered by the two organizations, which will form a distribution committee to ensure that resources are deployed effectively in New York and other cities affected by these tragic events. The effort is supported by the Washington, D.C.-based Council on Foundations.

Cuba Wadlington, Jr., executive vice president of Williams and president and CEO of Williams Gas Pipeline, announced that Williams has donated $1,000,000 to help launch the response fund.

The fund will provide immediate support to established emergency assistance agencies, such as the American Red Cross. It also will bring together the resources of other nonprofit health and human service agencies.

Anyone wishing to contribute to The September 11th Fund may send their donations in care of United Way of New York City, 2 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016, (212) 251-4035. Checks should be made payable to the "United Way of New York City September 11th Fund." Donors may specify the community (New York City, Washington, D.C. or other affected areas) where they would like to direct their contributions. Contributions are also being accepted on the United Way of New York City's Web site at www.uwnyc.org.

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