In the days and weeks that followed, millions of people in New York and across the country contributed many millions of dollars to meet immediate needs as the nation recovered. These pressing demands made it impossible to conduct a concurrent New York City CFC drive, and the campaign was postponed. But most charities that depend on the generosity of federal employees through the CFC meet longer term and widely diverse needs. Many obstacles stood in the way of a successful NYC CFC drive, including the grieving process, and personal and financial loss. But the needs are real, and the restarted campaign was extended through January 31.

When the final results were tallied, HUD's NYC Office stood tall, finding a way to help others - on top of their generosity to post-attack needs. Contributions to other worthwhile charities did cut into the greater NYC CFC totals, but the HUD Office was honored as one of just few agencies to meet its goal. Much of their success is credited to the hard work of a Loaned Executive, Joan Ladesh, and the NYC HUD office's CFC Coordinator, Eileen Rivera. At the CFC's Closing Luncheon held recently in the United Nations' dining room, Ms. Rivera (left) and Ms. Ladesh (right) received the Leadership Givers Award for HUD from Beatrice Disman, Chair of the Federal Executive Board.