The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was created to honor the extraordinary sacrifice of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who gave his life on September 11, 2001, after running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers to help those in danger. His courage and selflessness became the foundation for an organization dedicated to honoring those who make the ultimate sacrifice and supporting the families and heroes who continue to serve our country and communities.
Today, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s mission is to “do good” by helping America’s heroes. The Foundation provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star families and families of fallen first responders with young children, builds specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, works to combat veteran homelessness, and provides educational opportunities for children of families who receive homes through its programs. Tunnel to Towers also works to ensure that America never forgets the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001, and the sacrifices made every day by our military members, veterans, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other first responders.
At its heart, Tunnel to Towers represents gratitude, sacrifice, service, and a commitment to helping those who have given so much for others. Its work is a powerful reminder that when someone puts their life on the line to protect and serve others, our nation and our communities should stand behind them and their families when they need us most.
