It is one of the great privileges of my career to lead the incredible team at the VCF. As I mark my second anniversary as Special Master, I want to share some critical milestones in our work serving the 9/11 community. In the VCF 2024 Annual Report we announced that the VCF has awarded more than $14.9 billion to over 65,600 claimants since re-opening in October 2011. My staff has been working tirelessly to achieve this level of accomplishment and continues to innovate and streamline processes on behalf of our claimants. We are averaging over 700 new claims per month and our focus on outreach efforts has never been stronger. But there still is more work to do! There are survivors and families of those injured in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks that do not know that they may be eligible for compensation. Please join as unofficial ambassadors. If you know someone who was present at one of the 9/11 crash sites, please encourage them to call the VCF Helpline (1-855-885-1555) and/or visit our website www.vcf.gov for more information. It is truly an honor to lead this essential program.
Allison Turkel