This July, we were thrilled to welcome 26 participants from 12 countries – including first-timers from Bosnia and Uganda – to the summer 2021 session of Project COMMON BOND.

Albeit held virtually, attendees were still able to form strong connections, as they could relate to each other on a level that those in their daily life couldn’t. Everyone had experienced the loss of a loved one due to terrorism, mass violence, violent extremism or war, and it was comforting to be immersed in a community of understanding.

We started the week with discussions around the themes of Courage and Grace. While we can’t share all of the details with you, as the conversations were private and intense, we can say that these small group meetings were certainly memorable. Everyone shared times when their courage and grace were tested and how these experiences have shaped their life journeys.

The program concluded with Dignity and Storytelling sessions. Although it may be daunting, friendships formed fast and participants were comfortable presenting poems reflective of their experience at Project COMMON BOND.

A very special thank you to Raffi Gregorian, Director and Deputy to the Under-Secretary-General UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, for joining us for a special Q&A session.

We look forward to – hopefully – gathering in person at the next session of Project COMMON BOND! Until then, we hope the bonds built and memories made through the screen continue to thrive in the months and years to come.

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We hosted another successful virtual 5K, celebrated the class of 2021 and launched a brand new organizational website.

Whether you’re a family member, service provider, supporter or just someone eager to learn more about what Tuesday’s Children has been up to, our newsletters have something for you!

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To all in our Tuesday’s Children community,

This year marks 20 years since the devastating attacks of Tuesday, September 11th, the event that created Tuesday’s Children as an organization to walk side by side with the 3,051 children who lost a parent that day.

Over the past 20 years, that mission has grown to provide services to some of our nation’s, and the world’s, most vulnerable populations. More than 42,000 people have benefited from our programs and today, we proudly serve America’s Gold Star families, those who answered the call to serve after 9/11.

In this extraordinary year, marking 20 Years of Service to our community, Tuesday’s Children is proud to honor and celebrate the children we’ve had the privilege to grow up with.

As the youngest reach the landmark of adulthood, we pause to reflect on all they have achieved. Throughout the year, we will be showcasing 20 inspirational stories from our community – stories of children, devastated, who have turned that tragedy into peace, hope and giving back – stories of mentors, advocates and peacebuilding leaders.

There will also be a full calendar of special events, and we hope everyone in our community will have the opportunity to get involved – from our Virtual Gala, to running and raising critical funds, to the simple act of lighting a light in memory of a loved one. Please keep an eye out for updates coming to your inbox on this and more, with our inaugural Memorial Day Virtual 5K launching next week.

Our families remain at the core of everything we do, and this year we look forward to continuing our journey together. We declared it two decades ago and the statement stands true today: we will #NeverForget.