The Community Response Center (CRC) closed its operations in October 2004, having completed three years of remarkable relief effort to victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Under the leadership of program director Maryclare Scerbo, the CRC quickly became a vital source of support to 5,000 displaced workers and their families, a total of 12,500 persons.

More than $9.6 million in contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations were effectively and efficiently distributed to help people keep a roof over their head, heat in their homes, and food on their table. CRC staff provided various services including counseling, advocacy and employment services.

After the attack on the World Trade Center, the Brooklyn Bureau was one of 10 agencies immediately selected by The New York Times Company Foundation to deliver assistance from its 9/11 Neediest Fund to the victims and their families. We are also grateful for the generosity of organizations like The Robin Hood Foundation, The New York Times 9/11 Neediest Cases Fund, AIG Disaster Relief Fund, International Paper Company Employee Relief Fund, McCormick Tribune Foundation, Stroock Spirit of New York Fund, Junior League Disaster Relief Fund, September 11th Fund, MBIA Foundation, the U.S. Jaycees, Brooklyn Heights Synagogue and other foundations, corporations and individuals that supported our 9/11 relief efforts.

These monies were used to help displaced workers and others directly impacted by the tragedy. We also provided a wide range of counseling, employment, referral, advocacy and support services.

Click here for a PDF report with details of the Community Response Center's 3-year relief effort.