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

As I reflect on this past month, I am filled with gratitude for the community that makes Tuesday’s Promise so special. Our 2026 Gala: A Promising Evening was a tremendous success, and I want to thank everyone who helped make the evening possible. We could not host these events without our co-chairs Erica Barrett, Bridget Gormley, and Fred Strobel, generous sponsors, supporters, Board members, staff, and volunteers.

Nicole’s connection to Tuesday’s Promise is deeply personal. Her father, Anthony Mark Ventura, and grandmother, Felicia Hamilton, both worked in the World Trade Center and were killed on September 11, 2001.

The October Mentor of the Month is Vanessa G.! Vanessa always looked for ways to help those around me in whatever capacity she can. As the oldest of four siblings, she’s naturally gravitated toward a role that allows her to support and guide others. Coming from a military family, mentoring with Tuesday’s Promise felt like a meaningful way to give back to the community that she grew up in. 

As I reflect on the past few weeks at Tuesday’s Promise, I am filled with gratitude. Our sponsors, partners, and volunteers make it possible for us to do more than provide services. They help us create moments for families to come together, make memories, laugh, reconnect, and simply enjoy being with one another. Those moments matter.

Running the Berlin Marathon represents just how far Brooke has come. Over the past two years, she has taken control of her health and lost 90 pounds, transforming both physically and mentally. What once felt impossible has become a source of strength and confidence. She is running in honor of her father, for her fiancé Richie, and for her sons, Ryder and Emmett, showing them that perseverance can carry you through even the most difficult seasons of life.

Over the past few weeks, the Tuesday's Promise community has been spending a lot of time in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium. What started as a plan between the Yankees and Mets to honor the 25th anniversary of September 11th, grew into an outpouring of community engagement and support for our mission and our families.

The September Mentor of the Month is Brian R.! When Brian began planning for retirement, becoming a mentor was already part of the picture. A former colleague introduced him to Tuesday’s Promise and after a single conversation with the organization, he knew he When Brian began planning for retirement, becoming a mentor was already part of the picture. A former colleague introduced him to Tuesday’s Promise and after a single conversation with the organization, he knew he'd

There is something powerful about knowing that when a family reaches out for help, they are not reaching out alone. When you are experiencing grief or trauma, finding the right resources can be overwhelming.

For Susanne, running for Tuesday's Promise has been about more than crossing finish lines. It has been an opportunity to raise awareness and introduce others to the organization's mission. Whether someone donates, asks about the charity she is running for, or she meets a fellow runner along the course, every connection reminds her of the power of community.

We were honored to be the recipients of the O'Halloran Memorial Golf Outing fundraiser for the third year in a row! Held at Plantation Lakes Golf & Country Club in Millsboro, Delaware, the annual event brings together friends and family for a day of golf in memory of Chris O'Halloran, 9/11 Responder and U.S. Navy Veteran. The O'Halloran Memorial Golf Outing is a particularly meaningful tribute because Chris O'Halloran so powerfully embodied our mission. Through both his coura

The August Mentor of the Month is Mark D.! When his sons had grown up, Mark found himself looking for a new way to give back. A conversation with a good friend, and fellow Tuesday’s Promise mentor, Brian K., introduced him to mentoring through Tuesday's Promise.

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