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A Munsey Park resident and Wall Street executive was recently named to the board of directors of Tuesday’s Children to help the nonprofit organization with fundraising and financial goals.
Dan Baumbach has nearly 20 years of experience trading in domestic and international markets and currently works for Jump Trading LLC as a quantitative trader.
“Dan has been a great asset to Tuesday’s Children and we are pleased he will now have a formal role within the organization,” said Terry Sears, executive director of Tuesday’s Children. “Dan is passionate about our mission of providing programs and support to individuals, families and communities that have suffered tragic loss and we are eager to further involve him as a member of our board.”
Baumbach lives in Munsey Park with his wife, Karen, and their three children. An Eagle Scout himself, Baumbach is an active leader in the Boy Scouts of America and also coaches girls soccer.
“Tuesday’s Children provides long-term support for those who need help moving on with their lives, and I cannot think of a better cause with which to be involved,” Baumbach said. “As all of us navigate the tragedies that are a part of today’s reality, we must take care of the families, people and communities that have fallen victim to these acts of terror.”
Baumbach earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Dayton in Ohio and a master’s degree in computer science from New York University.
Tuesday’s Children was founded after Sept. 11, 2001, to help those affected by the terror attacks and has since expanded to become the leading nonprofit providing long-term support to communities, families and individuals internationally who are affected by terrorism or the loss of a family member in the military.
The organization’s annual Tuesday’s Children Benefit on Tuesday at Plandome Country Club will honor Matthew Bitter, a Manhasset native who was deployed in Afghanistan, East Africa and Europe before finishing his final tour as a Navy SEAL in August 2017, and Doug Kechijian, a pararescue trooper in the U.S. Air Force who was named Noncommissioned Officer of the Year by the Air Force in 2015.
Tuesday’s Children began its mission in response to the tragedy of September 11 under the careful guidance of Terry Sears. The programs developed focused on children who lost a parent and providing programs to aid and assist in the aftermath of acts of terror such as Sandy Hook Elementary and the most recent Santa Fe, TX, incident.
The mentoring program matches kids across the country with carefully recruited and screened mentors. The mentors are trained to help children move forward with their lives in a positive and productive way. The programs helps those emotionally scarred build resilience and develop coping skills to make healthy decisions, so they can grow emotionally and socially.
Tuesday’s Children has provided long-term support to many families and its mentoring program now includes military families. At this year’s Tuesday’s Children Plandome Benefit, the organization will honor Matthew Bitter and Doug Kechijian for their outstanding post-9/11 military service to the nation.
Bitter is a Manhasset native and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and served as a Navy SEAL officer for more than eight years. During his service, he held leadership positions in two different SEAL platoons, and was integral in coordinating international peace efforts and cultural negotiations. He completed three deployments in support of counter-terrorism efforts, and was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor for bravery and leadership under direct fire. Bitter completed his last tour in August 2017 and transitioned out of the military in November 2017. He is currently working in New York in private equity real estate.
Kechijian was a para-rescueman in the U.S. Air Force, where he trained and conducted operational missions with elite military units throughout the world. He is a nationally certified paramedic with advanced training in emergency, trauma, and wilderness medicine. In 2015, he was selected as the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year by the U.S. Air Force. He currently serves on Tuesday’s Children’s Military Advisory Board and junior board.
Tuesday’s Children, the leading nonprofit organization providing long-term support to communities, families, and individuals impacted by terrorism or the loss of a family member in the military, has added well-known advertising executive Phil Silvestri to its board of directors.
Silvestri is currently managing director and chief creative officer of Havas Tonic, the consumer health and wellness division of Havas New York. Havas Worldwide is an award-winning, fully integrated global advertising company, specializing in marketing, design, digital, corporate communications and social media.
“Phil has been a supporter and respected colleague for several years,” said Terry Sears, executive director of Tuesday’s Children. “We have always valued Phil’s insight and guidance on how to expand our organization and improve the services we offer. I am greatly looking forward to Phil’s increased involvement as a board member and us being able to take advantage of his experience and creativity.”
Silvestri has created some of the most successful advertising campaigns in recent history for a variety of the world’s most recognizable brands. In the automotive world, he introduced the Volvo C70, which was considered to be the manufacturer’s first “sexy” vehicle. In the consumer electronics sector, Silvestri introduced the world to the first flat television. In the fast-food business, he changed the industry with Subway’s “Eat Fresh” campaign. Silvestri also got the country “Gellin’” with Dr. Scholl’s gel insoles, repositioned Select Comfort mattresses to the “Sleep Number Bed” and turned Claritin from a prescription allergy brand into the number one over-the-counter brand with his “Live Claritin Clear” campaign.
A supporter of Tuesday’s Children for many years, Silvestri has created several films and commercials for the organization. “This organization started because of an immediate need and has since expanded its programs and services to be the leading nonprofit that supports the long-term well-being of individuals and families who have been impacted by terrorism or have suffered the loss of someone in the military,” said Silvestri. “The number of people impacted by terrorism and military action is growing at an alarming rate and it’s critical we take care of them.”
Tuesday’s Children was originally founded to help those impacted by the events of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, and has since expanded to become the leading nonprofit organization providing long-term support to communities, families, and individuals around the world impacted by terrorism or the loss of a family member in the military. Tuesday’s Children offers a time-tested, long-term approach that enables families and communities to heal, recover and thrive. Among the programs offered by the organization are youth support and guidance, health and wellness counseling, career guidance, adult and family services and community outreach. The organization is headquartered in New York. More information can be found at TuesdaysChildren.org, and on social media (Twitter: @TuesdaysChldrn, Instagram: @TuesdaysChldrn, Facebook: /TuesdaysChildren, LinkedIn: Tuesday’s Children).
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WASHINGTON (ABC7) — For most families, Take Your Child to Work Day is a day of fun. Yet for children who’ve lost a military parent in combat or another tragedy, it can be a difficult day.
But a group of Gold Star kids got a special tour of Capitol Hill on Thursday morning. On the Hill and in the tunnels below, Congress was their playground.
21 Mar 2018 – Terry Sears, Director of Tuesday’s Children, an organization formed in the aftermath of September 11, speaks about the impact of terrorism on children and youth
Several nonprofits have teamed up to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
Tuesday’s Children, a national nonprofit, sent about a dozen teenagers to New Orleans to help with the efforts. The homes that are being rebuilt will be sold to local school teachers at a discounted rate.
The children participating in this effort have all lost a parent to an act of terrorism, or one of their parents is on active duty in the military. They have all flown in from other parts of the country to help.
Tuesday’s Children is the leading nonprofit organization providing long-term support to communities and people around the world impacted by terrorism and traumatic loss. The organization offers a time-tested, long-term approach that enables families and communities torn apart by tragedy to heal, recover and thrive.
Twelve Tuesday’s Children young adults ages 15 -18 participated in our annual Helping Heals community service trip during their February break. On this week-long trip, participants learned about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the city of New Orleans and its residents. With the guidance of a local organization, Youth Rebuilding New Orleans, they spent most days constructing a house in the Bayou St. John neighborhood that was flooded by the hurricane in 2005. The group assisted with painting the interior and exterior of the house, putting in drywall, scraping the floors, and painting the porch of another newly constructed home. Participants also had the opportunity to learn about Cajun culture, attend a live jazz performance, experience local cuisine and culture.
CLICK HERE to view local NBC coverage of their incredible work!
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