LifeNets Manhattan Project Launched September 15, 2001-- Closed on August 1, 2003 LifeNets Home Manhattan Project Home   Five years later  2006   August 1, 2003 UPDATE project is closed November 16, 2001 UPDATE September 23, 2001 UPDATE September 23, 2001 UPDATE September 21, 2001 UPDATE  Link to our LifeNets volunteers in lower Manhattan at Assemblages--their website and exclusive photos  (posted Sept 21) A Touching Letter from a Volunteer at Ground Zero (posted Sept 21) LifeNets Press release dated Sept 21, 2001   September 20, 2001 UPDATE   From Indianapolis LifeNets is sending shipment of boots, hard hats, goggles and raincoats donated through the help of Red Cross, Rotary, Kiwanis and other organizations We thank all who contributed and distributed aid at this heart-rending time. September 17, 2001 We have all seen the devastation and horror that has taken place in New York and Washington D.C. LifeNets wants to help and we have found a way that will give practical assistance to those at the scene. We have arranged to work with volunteers who live within walking distance of ground zero, volunteers who are committed to providing LifeNets resources to aid with massive needs that exist NOW!  Needs constantly change as valiant rescue and cleanup workers work around the clock. One million tons of rubble must be removed.  So far only 20,000 tons have been removed--it's going to be a long process. The needs are great. Respirator masks are in short supply as the dust is far from settling as other buildings such as the Liberty Plaza are in danger of toppling.  LifeNets volunteers can help us make sure that 100% of the contributions from our heart will go directly to help in the recovery process. Part of LifeNets philosophy is that we work from end to end with every project...from donation to providing the direct aid. LifeNets has already sent $2,000 to our lower Manhattan volunteers who live south of 14th Street to supply respirator masks. Our volunteers can assess immediately what is needed and be in place to provide it. They stop in to the Armory and the Javitts Center to see what the daily needs are. Please help. If you have considered helping, but didn't know to whom to give or want assurance that your gift will be fully used for relief, consider making a donation to LifeNets;  We will see that 100% of your gift will benefit the relief efforts. We will have continuous photo reports and accounting in this section.    If you have any questions, please contact us at manhattan@lifenets.org Permission to publish these photos has been  courtesy of Consolidated Edison. We thank Larry Greider and son Mike Greider for providing them to LifeNets Visit by Victor Kubik to New York City in 1998