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Tuesday's Children

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Tuesday's Children
Company typeNonprofit organization
IndustryNonprofit / Social services
FoundedSeptember 18, 2001; 25 years ago (2001-09-18)
Headquarters
Manhasset, New York
,
United States
Area served
Families impacted by terrorism, military engagements, or large-scale violence
ProductsSupport services for families affected by 9/11 and military loss

Tuesday's Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing support to families impacted by terrorism, military engagements, or large-scale violence.

History

Established on September 18, 2001, by community members from Manhasset, NY, Tuesday's Children initially focused on fundraising efforts for the American Red Cross to aid families affected by the events of September 11.

Service populations

The organization assists:

  • Individuals affected by 9/11, including victims and first responders
  • Families of military personnel who died following the 9/11 attacks
  • Children and families of post-9/11 military members who have lost a loved one, irrespective of death cause, military branch, service status, discharge type, or geographic location

Publications

Tuesday's Children released The Legacy Letters, edited by The New York Times best-selling author Brian Curtis. This collection features one hundred letters written by family members to those lost in the 9/11 tragedy. The book’s ISBN is 0399537082.

Fundraising

The nonprofit has garnered financial support and sponsorship from various leading corporations and institutions.