The September 11th Fund

September 11, 2001

United Way of New York City and The New York Community Trust established The September 11th Fund to respond to the immediate and longer-term needs of the victims, families and communities affected by the terrorist attacks.

United Way of New York City was uniquely equipped to respond to the September 11 disaster because of our in-depth knowledge of local needs, our ability to draw on the extraordinary resources of the corporate and social service leadership represented on our boards, and our long-standing ties and partnerships with other key private, public and nonprofit stakeholders in New York City.

Unprecedented in numerous ways -- from the enormity of the attack to the tremendous volume of donations from people across the globe -- The September 11th Fund collected $534 million from more than two million donors. It addressed the broadest range of victims with the widest range of needs. Hundreds of experts, academics and agencies helped design the emergency and longer-term programs which were implemented through 559 grants totaling $528 million.