The fact is, unless you know a family yourself, or someone that you know knows one, it isn't easy selecting "a family" out of six thousand. Funds aren't doing that , that I know of. I have yet to hear in any news media, the isolation of particular families for support. I imagine it's being done at a very grass roots level. Unfortunately, or fortunately , I don't know a family personally. As I said, the teacher at our school, who lost a brother, told me he was single (family left behind). I went this weekend to the Family Assistance Center (which helps out the families with red tape) and their hours were not what was published. They were closing just as I arrived. However, I went to offer to volunteer on Thanksgiving and I was referred to the Salvation Army which is giving a Thanks dinner near Ground Zero on Thurs. I then went to Salvation Army and simply picked up a flyer, there was no person to talk to. I need to call today. This may also lead to something.

Yet, my feeling is as stated above , that if the Rev. doesn't come through (which I think he will), Mary's family should be contacted. Or both, as you wish. Give me two more days. I also still think the Windows of Hope Fund would be a noble Fund to give to. I have a little article that was published yesterday explaining how desparate their families are. Unfortunately, they have not called me back regarding selecting "one family". I don't know what to make of that. I am beginning to feel that people are overwhelmed with people coming to them with inquiries. When I went to ask to volunteer this weekend for Thanks, you would have thought I was going to ask for money. People's attitudes, particularly this NYPD "officer", who may not have been one of the Finest, was a bit rude. I think he wanted to leave, or was not happy with his post that day.

Well that's the status. Hope all is well. I'll let all of you know.