Nonprofit expands Ground Zero support to workers.Tuesday's Children, the nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to serving the unmet un·met adj. Not satisfied or fulfilled: unmet demands. needs of the families of 9/11, announced the launch of a broad new initiative, expanding beyond the victims' families to help all Ground Zero rescue and recovery workers who need ongoing support. The new initiative is called Tuesday's Champions. Among all Ground Zero recovery workers, hundreds of construction and iron workers are expected to receive services including wellness and stress management training, educational and career guidance, and personal finance workshops, said Carmine carmine /car·mine/ (kahr´min) a red coloring matter used as a histologic stain. indigo carmine indigotindisulfonate sodium. car·mine n. Calzonetti, president of Tuesday's Children. "Tuesday's Champions will be a helping hand for the helping hands of 9/11," Calzonetti said. "The brave construction workers, emergency service personnel, government employees, and volunteers who gave their all selflessly self·less adj. Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish: "Volunteers need both selfish and selfless motives to sustain their interest" Natalie de Combray. following September 11, 2001 now have ongoing health and financial needs as a direct result of their courageous acts. Tuesday's Champions is committed to every individual directly affected by his or her act of heroism Heroism See also Bravery. Achilles Greek hero without whom Troy could not have been taken. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad] Aeneas Trojan hero; legendary founder of Roman race. [Rom. Lit. . "Six years later, as the families of 9/11 have found strength and courage--much of which we owe to their work--it is our turn to give back, and make sure that all rescue workers get the support they need," Calzonetti continued. "Building on our successful model of serving families, we will follow the same approach in helping the heroes regain their momentum in life." Tuesday's Champions will help guide all who gave their all following 9/11 along the path to a stronger, healthier future. The services will be available to construction workers, iron workers, Salvation Army Salvation Army, Protestant denomination and international nonsectarian Christian organization for evangelical and philanthropic work. Organization and Beliefs The Salvation Army has established branches in 100 countries throughout the world. and Red Cross therapists, citizen volunteers, police officers, firefighters and all others who served in the Ground Zero Rescue and Recovery effort. "I am proud to be associated with Tuesday's Champions, which is recognizing the efforts of all the rescue and recovery workers and responders," said Charlie Vitchers, general superintendent General Superintendent can refer to more than one thing:
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