News & Notes

We are proud to introduce Tuesday’s Promise—a name that reflects our mission: to provide lifelong support, meaningful connection, and accessible programs for those affected by traumatic loss to empower individuals and families to build resilience at every stage of life. Grief evolves. Trauma resurfaces. Our support continues. For nearly 25 years, Tuesday’s Children has provided support, connection, and hope to individuals and families impacted by traumatic loss. As our commu

At just 17 years old, Ella Kane is already making a meaningful impact on the Gold Star community. A Maryland native preparing to enter her senior year of high school, Ella balances a busy life filled with baking, biking, reading, volleyball, track and field, and spending time with friends. Behind her many interests, however, is a deep commitment to supporting military families who have experienced loss. Ella's connection to Tuesday's Promise began through opportunities she an

As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11th, I have been reflecting on the many conversations our team has had with members of our community over the past year. One thing has become abundantly clear: there is no single way to grieve.

9/11 Responder, 9/11 & Veteran Advocate, Founder & President of the FealGood Foundation, Founder & Chairman of the 9/11 Responders Remembered Park, Kidney Donor, Congressional Medal of Honor Winner for Citizens Above & Beyond, NYS Liberty Award Recipient, NYC Bronze Medallion Honoree, Pat Tillman Foundation Honoree, NY Presidential Emmy Honoree John Feal is best known for his work with the FealGood Foundation (“FGF”), a 9/11 First Responder advocacy group that has provided

The June Mentor of the Month is Reid! Reid's motivation for mentoring came from wanting to be the person he wished he'd had growing up. He jumped at the opportunity when it came his way through Tuesday's Promise, driven by the desire to be a positive male figure in someone's life.

The April Mentor of the Month is Brad! When Brad first considered becoming a mentor, his motivation was simple: he wanted to give back. Having had some mentorship experience in the past, he was drawn to the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through Tuesday’s Children.

Sergeant Major Kevin Bittenbender served with the U.S. Army for 34 years and retired in September 2018. He was deployed several times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, including combat deployments to Afghanistan.

The March Mentor of the Month is Laurene! Laurene is no stranger to having her days filled with activities centered around young people as she raised her two sons. Now that they’re grown and flown, mentoring felt like a natural next chapter.

Our February Mentor of the month is Abby Titmas! Having moved around a lot growing up, and as an adopted only child, Abby always cherished any opportunity to feel a part of something and to build connection. She was inspired to become a mentor with Tuesday’s Children because of the incredible mentors she’s had in her life—teachers, adults, and peers—who helped shape who she is today. She wanted to pay that forward by offering guidance and being a trusted, supportive resource

Our January Mentor of the month is Matt M.! Matt joined Tuesday’s Children to give back in a way that created real impact. He joined our program in order to support families who have served our country; and his match with Daniel has quickly become something special.

This month, we’re proud to highlight Sam, whose steady presence, thoughtful conversations, and genuine heart have made a meaningful impact in his mentoring relationship with Myles. Sam was inspired to become a mentor because he wanted to give back in a way that created real, personal impact.

This year, Tuesday's Children teamed up with 9/11 Day to create and distribute care packages to surviving 9/11 first responders during the Rise Up & Remember Volunteer Days on September 9th and 10th.