Marie Anaya
"I was widowed on 9/11. I have three children ages 15, 18 & 21. The Benefit Fund has been a tremendous help to me and my children, picking up their spirits by running fun events for us and providing f...
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Elizabeth Sanchez
"My husband, Anthony, was a member of the NYPD. He left behind a six year old son and me. I wondered how I would be able to take care of our son, pay the mortgage and bills, and just get through life...
Carmen Suarez
"The Benefit Fund is amazing and I am so grateful for everything that they have done for me since my husband passed away on September 11th. Events that are put together for the families and children a...
Eileen Cirri
"The Benefit Fund helped my dream of graduating from Seton Hall School of Law; I had used the money to attend Law School successfully! I am very grateful to the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and...
Mary Ellen Dorsey
"I remember when my mom, a FDNY widow since 1955, first received a generous gift from The Benefit Fund. Mom always put herself last when the check arrived."
Victor Lee
"As a male widower, I was doubly afraid that no one would be able to give me the support I’d need. Thankfully, the Benefit Fund immediately put to rest my financial worries."