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ER-D approves more money for WTC victim assistance
2002-095-2
4/16/2002
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[Episcopal News Service]
Episcopal Relief and Development’s (ER-D) Board of Directors just approved a grant of $650,000 for Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York to continue to provide financial and case management assistance to low income families who lost their jobs at the World Trade Center due to the events of September 11, 2001.
The first part of this partnership responds to the emergency needs of victims by providing critical financial assistance. Many of those affected are unemployed low-wage earners, hotel workers, and support staff of the World Trade Complex, as well as the families of deceased victims of the tragedy. For up to three months, victims are given food through local pantries as well as emergency money to cover rent, food, and other basic necessities, in addition to help finding employment and access to additional sources of funding.
Through Episcopal Social Services, Episcopal Relief and Development is also helping families cope with trauma and grief. The program offers case management and counseling services for the distressed. Mental health specialists are recommended for people who need additional support.
Episcopal Relief and Development has already contributed $750,000 to support this program. In addition to giving financial assistance, ER-D supported relief workers at “Ground Zero” who were provided with places for refuge, rest, and prayer. So far, ER-D has dispersed over $1.4 million to those dealing with the aftermath of September 11.
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