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Voices Center for Resilience VOICES works to help heal families and communities after tragedy. VOICES was established in October of 2001 by Ms.

Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization led by Founding Director, Mary Fetchet, a clinical social worker who lost her son Brad at the World Trade Center. Fetchet and Beverly Eckert, an insurance specialist and 9/11 widow, to create an information clearinghouse for those affected by the attacks through the use of a website, electronic newsletter, direct mailings and media outreach. In 2003 the group secured 501 (c)3 non-profit status and opened its headquarters in New Canaan, Connecticut. It soon became clear that the 9/11 families required more than information and VOICES' role evolved to meet our families' needs. VOICES responded to the increased demands for services by expanding our programs, increasing our staff, and developing internship and volunteer opportunities. In August 2009 Voices opened a satellite office in New Brunswick, New Jersey to provide services to the over eight hundred 9/11 families and thousands of rescue workers and survivors living in New Jersey. In February 2011 VOICES opened an office in Washington, DC to provide assistance to Pentagon families and other families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. VOICES continues to connect 9/11 family members, rescue workers and survivors throughout the United States to each other and to all available 9/11 resources. Our membership has grown to over 11,000 members across the United States and around the world. VOICES provides information, resources and support programs to meet the evolving needs of the 9/11 families, survivors, rescue and recovery workers. VOICES experienced staff provide a wide range of services to promote resiliency including case management, teleconference groups, special events, psycho-educational programs and annual Day of Remembrance forums in New Jersey and New York City. In 2020, Voices of September 11th was changed to a new name – Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES). We renew our commitment to provide long-term support for all those impacted by 9/11. Our hearts remain with the loved ones of those lost on 9/11, the survivors and responders, and the families of those who have died since, due to 9/11 related illnesses. The resilience of the 9/11 community has inspired us to help those impacted by other unspeakable tragedies. Today, VOICES legacy lives on through our commitment to work collaboratively with our public-private partnerships - to share lessons learned, provide innovative online programs and comprehensive resources that promote healing and resilience.

For 25 years, VOICES has been guided and strengthened by extraordinary individuals and organizations who have stood besi...
29/10/2026

For 25 years, VOICES has been guided and strengthened by extraordinary individuals and organizations who have stood beside victims’ families, survivors, and responders in their darkest hours. As we mark this milestone anniversary, we are proud to honor the remarkable people we have recognized over the years, whose leadership, compassion, and commitment have helped shape our mission and our nation’s approach to supporting those affected by tragedy.

Each of our past honorees has left a lasting mark, whether by advancing public policy, strengthening emergency preparedness, caring for the 9/11 community, or championing the long-term needs of those touched by terrorism and mass violence. Their work has helped turn hard-won lessons into meaningful change, and their dedication continues to inspire our own.

This tribute is our way of saying thank you. Our accomplishments over the past 25 years would not have been possible without their partnership, and as we look to the future, we carry forward the legacy they helped build. Together, we remain committed to ensuring that those affected by tragedy are never forgotten and never alone.

Register here:
https://voicescenter.org/events/always-remember-gala/2026

The VOICES 25th Anniversary Always Remember Gala is just one month away! This year we are proud to recognize former CIA...
22/10/2026

The VOICES 25th Anniversary Always Remember Gala is just one month away! This year we are proud to recognize former CIA Director John Brennan with VOICES Leadership Award.

A distinguished leader in the intelligence community, Director Brennan played a pivotal role in our nation’s response to September 11th. As the CIA’s Deputy Executive Director on 9/11, he helped lead the Agency’s immediate response, and he went on to serve as the founding Director of the National Counterterrorism Center. As Assistant to President Obama for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, he was an integral part of the intelligence team behind the historic operation that brought Osama bin Laden to justice.

As VOICES celebrates 25 years of honoring the past and shaping the future, we are proud to recognize Director Brennan’s decades of public service and his lasting contributions to our nation’s safety and security.

Join us for a special evening! Tickets, tables, sponsorships, and program ads are available now. We hope to see you there!

https://voicescenter.org/events/always-remember-gala/2026

VOICES 25th Anniversary Always Remember Gala is only a month away!We are thrilled to welcome back award-winning journali...
19/10/2026

VOICES 25th Anniversary Always Remember Gala is only a month away!

We are thrilled to welcome back award-winning journalist Brian Williams as our emcee. Longtime anchor of NBC Nightly News and later of MSNBC’s The 11th Hour, Brian is known for his steady and trusted presence, his warmth and wit, and his rare ability to bring both insight and humanity to every conversation. A dear friend and longtime supporter of VOICES, Brian brings both heart and humor to an evening dedicated to honoring those who have made important contributions.

We hope you’ll join us for a memorable evening! Sponsorships, tables, tickets and program ads available.

voicescenter.org/events/always-remember-gala/2026/register

VOICES is delighted to announce this year's distinguished emcee, honoree, emcee and musical guest for our 25th Anniversa...
15/10/2026

VOICES is delighted to announce this year's distinguished emcee, honoree, emcee and musical guest for our 25th Anniversary Always Remember Gala, Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future, as we mark 25 years since 9/11 and the founding of VOICES.

Award-winning journalist Brian Williams, longtime friend and supporter of VOICES, will serve as emcee for the evening. The 2026 VOICES Leadership Award will be presented to former CIA Director John Brennan, in recognition of his exceptional career in intelligence and national security and lifelong commitment to protecting our nation. The evening will include a heartfelt 25th Anniversary Tribute to VOICES Honorees whose support over the years has helped us build a lasting legacy. Broadway star and actor, Rachel Gold will sing a special selection in honor of the occasion.

Your generosity carries our work forward. Funds raised sustain VOICES long-term support for victims' families, responders, survivors, and the next generation. Proceeds help us share the lessons learned from 9/11, so communities are better prepared to respond and recover when tragedy strikes.

Sponsorships, commemorative ads, and tables and tickets are available. Can't join us that evening? You can be part of the night by sponsoring a table or making a donation in honor of someone’s memory.

Link to landing page:
voicescenter.org/events/always-remember-gala/2026

For the past 25 years, VOICES has been at the heart of Mary’s life’s work, with her husband, Frank Fetchet, by her side....
09/10/2026

For the past 25 years, VOICES has been at the heart of Mary’s life’s work, with her husband, Frank Fetchet, by her side. Along the way, they have rarely paused to reflect on their personal and professional journey.

As the anniversary approached, Frank and Mary sat down with Casey Kaplan of Bedford & New Canaan Magazine to do just that. The conversation brought back a flood of memories—from the heartbreak of their loss and the challenges they faced together to the remarkable experiences that have unfolded over the years.

No one person or organization could ever accomplish this alone. The Fetchets will always be grateful to their family and friends, the dedicated staff, and the many people from all walks of life who stepped forward in the aftermath of 9/11 and who, 25 years later, continue to stand by their side.

A special thank-you to Casey Kaplan and Bedford & New Canaan Magazine for giving Frank and Mary the opportunity to reflect on their journey.

If you haven’t had the opportunity, we invite you to read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eqzAPSa9

📷 Bedford & New Canaan Magazine

Registration is now open for VOICES 25th Anniversary Always Remember Gala, Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future, to be ...
08/10/2026

Registration is now open for VOICES 25th Anniversary Always Remember Gala, Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future, to be held on Thursday, November 19, at the New York Athletic Club. As we commemorate the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 and the founding of VOICES, we also recognize our former honorees and special guests who have contributed to our work.

Together, we will reflect on VOICES first quarter-century and honor the remarkable individuals who stepped forward to help us in the aftermath of 9/11 and whose unwavering support in the years since has built a lasting legacy. Their compassion has helped families heal, and their dedication has kept our nation safe.

Your support of the Gala carries that work forward. Proceeds sustain VOICES long-term support for victims' families, responders, survivors, and the next generation. They also help us share the lessons learned from 9/11, so communities are better prepared to respond and recover when tragedy strikes.

Sponsorships, commemorative ads, tables, and tickets are now available: https://lnkd.in/eEr8MWJn

Can't join us that evening? You can still be part of the night by sponsoring a table or making a donation in honor of someone’s memory.

Preparedness starts with the community. Through our 9/11Day Pack for Preparedness project, VOICES has brought volunteers...
01/10/2026

Preparedness starts with the community.

Through our 9/11Day Pack for Preparedness project, VOICES has brought volunteers together to help prepare emergency preparedness packs for the community.

Thanks to the incredible dedication of our team and volunteers, more than 700 volunteer hours have been contributed to this effort.

We are grateful to 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps for supporting VOICES and helping make this work possible. Together, we are honoring the legacy of September 11 by building stronger, more prepared, and more connected communities.

Thank you to every volunteer who gave their time, energy, and heart to this important project.

Our thanks to Nancy Geary and Whitney Williams for hosting us at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society . VOICES Exe...
25/09/2026

Our thanks to Nancy Geary and Whitney Williams for hosting us at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society . VOICES Executive Director, Mary Fetchet, shared her family's personal journey and the trajectory of VOICES work over the past 25 years. The lunch-and-learn presentation was in conjunction with the VOICES of Expression Art Exhibit, which is currently on display at the museum until October 17th. As part of the event, preparedness backpacks that were assembled at the museum as part of VOICES 9/11 Day / AmeriCorps National Day of Service initiative were distributed to attendees.

Voices of Reflection invites visitors to pause, remember, and connect through the universal language of art. The exhibit is a curated collection of artistic expressions by artists of all ages from around the world, in response to and in the years following 9/11. It provides a glimpse into 9/11’s imprint on society through inspirational artwork, photographs, and artistic expressions of empathy that brought comfort to the nation, including an extensive collection of quilts made in New Canaan. The exhibit reflects the profound impact of 9/11 while illustrating the enduring strength of the human spirit and the many ways art helps us process grief, preserve memory, and inspire hope.

23/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for a special conversation about remembrance, resilience, and the power of community.

VOICES Executive Director Mary Fetchet will join the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society for a special Lunch & Learn on September 24, where she will share how personal experience, memory, and community response have shaped the way we understand and remember the past.

Mary will also reflect on 25 years of VOICES and how her work has evolved over the years—from preserving memories and honoring those who were lost to supporting healing and resilience within the 9/11 community.

The Lunch & Learn is presented in conjunction with Remembering 9/11: An Exhibition of Reflection and Resilience, currently on view in the Museum’s Schmeichel Gallery through October 17.

📅 Tomorrow, September 24
📍 New Canaan Museum & Historical Society

Come hear Mary’s story, learn more about VOICES’ 25 years of work, and experience this meaningful exhibition of art, remembrance, and resilience.

We hope to see you there!

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Many thanks to all who participated in the 9/11 Day of Service /Pack for Preparedness event at the wonderful LDS Congreg...
18/09/2026

Many thanks to all who participated in the 9/11 Day of Service /Pack for Preparedness event at the wonderful LDS Congregation of New Canaan.

Thank you New Canaan Fire Department , 9/11 Day and Church of Jesus Christ, New Canaan for making this possible.
📸 Madison Ellingson

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