[ALBSA-Info] Hands of Hope Announces World Trade Center Relief Fund

[National Albanian American Council - NAAC]

National Albanian American Council
1700 K Street, N.W., Suite 1201, Washington, DC  20006
Telephone: (202) 466-6900   Fax: (202) 466-5593
Web: www.naac.org   Email: naac at naac.org
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For Immediate Release:  October 18, 2001      Contact:  Sokol Shtylla (202) 466-6900
 
PRESS RELEASE
 
NAAC's Hands of Hope Campaign Sets up World Trade Center Relief Fund 


New York, NY, October 18, 2001: The National Albanian American Council (NAAC) issued the following statement to announce the Hands of Hope Campaign WTC Relief Fund.
 
In response to the horrendous attacks on The World Trade Center (WTC) on September 11, the National Albanian American Council's Hands of Hope Campaign has set up the WTC Relief Fund.  The Hands Of Hope WTC Relief Fund will accept contributions from corporations, organizations and individuals who wish to provide their support to the families of the WTC victims.  
 
NAAC strongly condemns the recent terrorist acts on the United States and extends its unwavering support to the families of the victims.  "In the aftermath of recent tragedies in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, we extend our thoughts and prayers to the thousands of families that have been affected.  We mourn the loss of our fellow Americans and grieve for their families.  We will always remember the images of compassion, courage and strength with which the American people and their leaders have handled the tragic consequences of the recent terrorist attacks on America.  These acts of bravery, sacrifice, and selflessness represent the best of humanity," said NAAC Chairman, Richard Lukaj.  
 
Across the world, millions of ethnic Albanians mourn in solidarity with us here in the U.S. who have had our liberties threatened.  Our dedication to the U.S. is strong, unconditional, and unwavering.  We will never forget how the American people came to our aid when our liberties were also threatened in the Balkans.  NAAC urges all Americans to come together and support the WTC Relief Fund.  Please make checks payable to Hands of Hope - WTC Relief Fund and mail them to: The National Albanian American Council, 481 8th Avenue, Suite 922, New York, NY 10001.  All contributions are 100% tax-deductible as Hands of Hope is a division of NAAC, which is a 501(c) 3 organization.  All donations to the WTC Relief Fund will go directly to the families who have been affected by the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.  
 
To learn more about NAAC's Hands of Hope Campaign, please visit the Internet website at www.handofhope.org, or call the campaign office directly at (212) 213-9789.
 
The National Albanian American Council ("NAAC") is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocating for Albanians and promoting peace and economic development in the Balkans by fostering democratic policy, promoting respect for human rights, and conducting educational and developmental programs.
 
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