H.E.A.R.T. 9/11

06/04/2026

Hurricane Season Is Here — Be Prepared. The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and now is the time to make sure you and your family are ready. As emergency officials remind us: Preparing now for hurricane season- and not waiting for a storm to threaten- is essential to staying safe. Visit Ready.gov and weather.gov/safety for preparedness tips and resources.

06/03/2026

Did you know that Union Laborers consider hardhat stickers to be badges of honor? - which is why they take such pride in adding HEART 9/11 to their collection! !

05/30/2026

We Will "Never Forget" May 30, 2002 - On May 30, 2002, the last steel column was removed from Ground Zero marking the end of recovery operations at the World Trade Center following the attacks on 9/11. Today, in a ceremony on the Memorial Glade at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum all 9/11 rescue, recovery, and relief workers, as well as those who are sick or have died from illnesses linked to exposure to hazards and toxins in the aftermath of 9/11 at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, or near Shanksville, PA will be remembered, and the spirit of survivors and members of the downtown community will be recognized. We will "Never Forget". #

05/28/2026

What have we learned from September 11 attacks and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting—and how can those lessons help us face future crises? On May 28, HEART 9/11 will gather at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum for a meaningful program: 25 Years Later: Creating Resilience for Communities in Crisis. Join leading mental health experts and first responders for an important conversation on how these defining moments have shaped our understanding of resilience, recovery, and community support. Together, we will reflect on the past, explore how communities respond to trauma, and discuss how we can grow stronger moving forward. Attendance is free, but space is limited—reserve your spot early and feel free to share this with others who may be interested. Register now. https://ow.ly/K9OG50YQLx7 #911

05/28/2026

HEART 9/11 is proud to present this panel discussion with our friends at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. We look forward to sharing what we have learned about changes in responder mental health over the past 25 years.

25 Years Later: Creating Resilience for Communities in Crisis
Thursday, May 28 | 6–7 p.m. ET

How have the lessons of 9/11 shaped mental health care and resilience for communities facing crisis today?

Join Museum Director Clifford Chanin in conversation with Heart 9/11 President & Founder and retired PAPD Lt. Bill Keegan, Newtown, CT Police Sgt. Scott Ruszczyk, Danbury, CT Police Det. Sgt. Amity LaFantano, Chief of Mental Health at the Miami VA Healthcare System, Dr. Spencer Eth, and Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Dr. Jonathan DePierro as they reflect on the evolution of mental health care and resilience-building for first responders and communities in crisis.

Reserve your free spot now for this meaningful discussion on resilience, care, and recovery. Reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/G8I550Z4f8F

05/27/2026

It’s . HEART 9/11 proudly recognizes the skilled men and women of the building trades who keep our skyline standing tall. These hard hats symbolize pride, and solidarity. Wear it proud. Build safe. Build strong.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor our heroes who sacrificed their lives to defend our freedoms, as well as the Gold Star families who experience Memorial Day every day of the year. HEART 9/11 pays tribute to our friends from the Triple Deuce - the US Army 10th Mountain Division, 2-22 Infantry Battalion, at Fort Drum, NY, and to their fallen brothers and sisters. Take a moment this Memorial Day to reflect on the true cost of freedom.

05/22/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. When things feel overwhelming, know that there is hope and help. If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.

05/21/2026

The HEART 9/11 Hurricane Melissa Rebuild Team has returned from Jamaica after a successful deployment working alongside the Jamaica Fire Brigade. Together, volunteers helped rebuild homes of firefighters damaged and destroyed by Hurricane Melissa last October. Another powerful mission restoring homes, hope, and community.