TUNNEL TO TOWERS
American Outfitters: Proud Supporter of the T2T Foundation.
When you shop at American Outfitters, you contribute to a legacy of compassion and gratitude, honoring those who have sacrificed so much for our safety and freedom. We proudly support the T2T Foundation in their mission to transform lives by providing these heroes a place of solace and security where they can rebuild and thrive.
The Origins of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a non-profit organization that honors the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. The foundation's mission is to support first responders and military heroes who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty.
On that fateful day on 9.11.2001, Stephen Siller, an off-duty firefighter, heard about the attacks on the World Trade Center. Without hesitation, he strapped on 60 pounds of gear and ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers, where he ultimately lost his life while saving others.
A Mission of Gratitude
Stephen Siller's selfless act of heroism inspired his family to start the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. They wanted to honor his memory by supporting other first responders and military personnel who risk their lives every day. The foundation's programs provide mortgage-free homes, support for Gold Star families, and adaptive smart homes for severely injured veterans.
Since its inception, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals and families. Through their various programs and initiatives, they have provided comfort, support, and hope to those who have sacrificed so much for others.
Programs and Initiatives
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation pays tribute to our service members and first responders who have endured catastrophic injuries while serving our country abroad and at home within our local communities. They achieve this by offering support and assistance to the families of fallen heroes, ensuring their legacy lives on through meaningful action.
T2T's initiatives include:
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Smart Home Program: Building custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans, giving them independence and dignity.
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Gold Star Family Program: Supporting the families of fallen service members by providing them with mortgage-free homes.
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Fallen First Responder Home Program: Offering mortgage-free homes to the families of law enforcement officers and firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty.
T2T's dedication to supporting those who serve and protect is unwavering. By providing essential resources and housing to catastrophically injured veterans, first responders, families of fallen warriors, and homeless veterans in need, they ensure that the sacrifices of our heroes are never forgotten. To learn more about the impactful work of their mission, visit https://t2t.org