January 24, 2002
September 11 Fund Discourages New Gifts; Studies Show Tragedy's Effects on Charities
The September 11th Fund, which has collected more than $425-million in donations since the terrorist attacks four months ago, is urging donors to stop sending gifts. The fund, created by the United Way of New York City and the New York Community Trust, is instead asking donors to send contributions to other charities that are serving people who were not directly affected by the attacks.
"The philanthropic community must refocus on the unmet needs in our communities," Lorie Slutsky,
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