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We
are happy to announce that through the contributions of International Paper
employees and the company match on those donations, the International Paper
Employee Relief Fund has issued checks totaling $620,000 to relief agencies
assisting individuals affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001.�
Listed below are the organizations that have been selected to receive
funding, and a brief description on how the funds will be used.�
We want to thank every employee who contributed to the ERF, as well
as those employees who made direct donations to agencies to assist in this
relief effort.�
Army Emergency Relief - $155,000
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Provide emergency financial assistance to families of Army personnel lost in the Pentagon attack
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Provide scholarships for surviving children
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Reserve will be used to assist families of Army personnel who lose their lives in the war effort
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society - $155,000
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Provide assistance to widows and children of Navy personnel lost in the Pentagon attack
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Provide scholarships to surviving children and assist in writing off student loans
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Reserve will be used to assist families of Navy and Marine personnel who lose their lives in the war effort
New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund - $60,000
New York City Police Foundation Heroes Fund - $60,000
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund - $130,000
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Provide assistance to dependents of all victims of the terrorist attacks
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Support undergraduate education of eligible students
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Fund is expected to continue through 2030
Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service - $60,000
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Provide assistance to unemployed individuals (airline, travel, food, hotel industry and shopkeepers) who were affected by the WTC attack
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Provides counseling services at three sites
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Provides job training
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Reaches populations not be served elsewhere (immigrants, etc.)
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