The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Seizing the Day

A New York charity aims to transform spirit of support that followed September 11 into a national day of volunteerism

By Ben Gose

David Paine grew up on Long Island and spent his early career in Manhattan. On September 11, 2001, he was in Irvine, Calif., where he heads a 50-person public-relations company, watching in horror as the twin towers of the World Trade Center toppled.

"I...

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