The ACE Group of Companies announced that it has donated approximately $1m to two New York-area non-profit organizations as part of ACE's five-year commitment to aid individuals and families affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.
The organizations, September Space-World Cares Center Inc. and the New York office of World Vision, provide assistance to individuals and families in need, including those affected by the tragedy.
"While great progress has been made in the physical rebuilding process after 9/11, many individuals and families continue to cope with emotional and financial challenges," said Evan Greenberg, president & chief executive officer of ACE Ltd. "World Vision andSeptember Space are working to address these issues while also promoting peace of mind through disaster preparedness initiatives. We hope our support will continue these critical healing processes and empower people to move forward with confidence."
September Space-World Cares Center Inc., a New York City community center established after the attacks, received $526,000 from ACE to support its PERCS (Plan, Educate, Respond, Collaborate, Support) disaster preparedness program. The PERCS program prepares volunteersfor the emotional impact of disaster response and also provides support and services to volunteers during and after a disaster. More than 100,000 volunteers responded to the 9/11 attacks, many of whom were unprepared for the devastation and continue to face mental health issues.
Through the PERCS program, September Space seeks to providetraining and support for volunteers, rescue workers and survivors and minimize the traumatic emotional impact of future disasters on the volunteer community.
