9/11 ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES
The following organizations and resources are dedicated to honoring those we lost on September 11, 2001, supporting survivors, first responders, and families, and ensuring the legacy of that day is never forgotten.
Located at the World Trade Center in New York City, the 9/11 Memorial Museum tells the story of 9/11 through media, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope.
The Pentagon Memorial captures that moment in time at 9:37 a.m. when 184 lives became intertwined for eternity. Each victim’s age and location at the time of the attack have been permanently inscribed into the Memorial by the unique placement and direction of each of the 184 Memorial Units.
The Flight 93 National Memorial commemorates the 40 passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93, who died on September 11, 2001, after overpowering hijackers and preventing a devastating attack on Washington, D.C. The memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, marks both the site of their final moments and the enduring legacy of their bravery.
The 9/11 Legacy Foundation is dedicated to honoring those lost on September 11, 2001, and ensuring their memory endures for generations to come. Through education, personal stories, events, and community, the Foundation keeps the promise of “We Remember” alive — connecting the past to the future with purpose and unity.
Run to Remember 2977 is a living tribute to the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, led by Captain Hanna Born, a survivor of the Pentagon attack who now serves as a U.S. Air Force helicopter pilot. Each mile she runs carries a name and a story forward, with the goal of ensuring that every hero lost that day is remembered as the nation marks the 25th anniversary.
Voices Center 9/11 Living Memorial
Project Hero is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and first responders affected by PTSD and TBI while helping to achieve rehabilitation, recovery and resilience in their daily lives.
FIRST RESPONDER & MILITARY-SPECIFIC RESOURCES
World Trade Center Health Program
The World Trade Center Health Program is a federal health care program that provides medical monitoring and treatment for conditions related to the September 11th attacks — serving those who were present in New York, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Created by bereaved military families, TAPS offers grief counseling, benefits counseling and support groups, as well as special programs for grieving children. Helpline team members are available 24/7 to guide callers to appropriate services or simply to listen and talk.
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT 9/11 & TRAUMA
Offers trusted, expert-backed guidance to help parents navigate difficult conversations with young children, including how to talk about tragedy in age-appropriate, reassuring ways.
American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers expert guidance for parents and caregivers on how to help children process and recover from the emotional impact of disasters and traumatic events.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is a nationwide network of frontline providers, researchers, and partners created by Congress to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for children and families who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events.
Common Sense Media Guide to Discussing Tragedy
Common Sense Media provides parents and caregivers with an age-by-age guide to help them have honest, reassuring conversations with children about tragedy in ways that are developmentally appropriate and emotionally supportive.