Local Non-profit Tuesday’s Children Celebrates Community Spirit
Charity Founded Following 9/11 Continues Long-Standing Local Tradition & Support of Military Families
September 13, 2024, Manhasset, NY — Tuesday’s Children today announced it will be hosting its annual Long Island fundraiser event titled “Unity in Community: A Local Tribute” on Tuesday, September 24th to pay tribute to the community where it began 23 years ago. This year Tuesday’s Children will honor the Church of Saint Mary, Manhasset, for being a beacon of light within our community.
On the evening of September 11th, 2001, the Manhasset community sought refuge at the church. Long Island was one of the most affected community in our country following 9/11. The Church of Saint Mary hosted funerals for victims of the attacks, and it was in the pews of the church that Tuesday’s Children founders had their earliest conversations about forming the organization. This year’s event, following the anniversary of 9/11, highlights the significance of the local community that came together with local families to found Tuesday’s Children. Throughout the years, the organization has continued to thrive and to support families impacted by that day and as a result of military service in the years since.
Becky Rossman, Tuesday’s Children’s Chief Executive Officer, looks forward to meeting members of the community. “I am excited to join the Tuesday’s Children community in paying tribute to all we have accomplished in the past 23 years, and highlighting the contributions of Saint Mary’s Church as a steadfast pillar in the local community,” said Becky. “As Tuesday’s Children continues to grow, we know we can count on this generous community to support us in keeping the promise to serve those affected by 9/11 and continue to develop support for military families of the fallen across the country.”
The Unity in Community tribute event is meant to represent our entire Long Island community and grow our reach, inviting all communities affected to join us in supporting our mission. We ask all individuals, local businesses, and corporations to partake in this year’s charity event to support Tuesday’s Children’s programming for 9/11 families and military families of the fallen at the fundraiser at Manhasset Bay Yacht Club in Port Washington, NY from 6:30pm-10:30pm.
The cocktail reception format will include live music performed by the Jim Roberti Band and whiskey and cigar pairings throughout the evening provided by Mobile Cigar Lounge. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. Exciting auction prizes are available for bidding.
Brian Leavey is the special guest speaker for the evening. Brian is a vital champion of Tuesday’s Children’s mission. He is the surviving son of FDNY Lt. Joseph Leavey, who was killed on September 11th. Brian will be speaking about the impact of the organization and his service as a mentor to a Gold Star child.
Proceeds from the event support Tuesday’s Children’s continued mission to support families impacted by trauma and loss with mentorship, peer support, career resources, family engagements, and community-building events.
Event: Unity in Community: A Local Tribute to Tuesday’s Children
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, 6:30pm-10:30pm
Location: Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, 455 Main St, Port Washington, NY 11050
Details, tickets and sponsorships available at www.tuesdayschildren.org/unity
For more information, contact Amanda Ferrando:
amanda@tuesdayschildren.org, 516-726-4435
About Tuesday’s Children
Tuesday’s Children was founded in 2001 to support the children impacted in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 with a mission of supporting them into adulthood. Over the past 23 years, Tuesday’s Children has provided healing and resilience building supports and services. As the organization grew, services expanded to include parents and caregivers, those impacted by the long-term health consequences of that day, and more recently, military families of the fallen, supporting families of those who answered the call to service after of 9/11 and gave the ultimate sacrifice.
