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Tunnel to Towers Foundation
American charitable organization From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a charitable organization founded in tribute to New York Fire Department firefighter Stephen Siller, who was killed on September 11, 2001, during the September 11 attacks.[3] The foundation operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and helps families of September 11, first responders and veterans rebuild in part from funds raised through nationwide charity runs.[4][5][2][6][7] The name of the organization commemorates Siller's run to the World Trade Center before being killed.[8]
The foundation faced controversy for funneling money raised ostensibly for families of September 11 first responders to instead provide financial assistance to former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani.[7]
The foundation also operates the Let Us Do Good Village, a 100-home area in Land O'Lakes, Florida, explicitly for veterans, first responders and their families.[9] Since 2021, the foundation had paid about 30 mortgages for families of first responders across the US, including the family of Darian Jarrott.[10]
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See also
- 2023 Hula Bowl, sponsored by the foundation.[11]
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