Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2018.58.1
Dimensions: 4.125 in X 2.938 in
Dimensions (Metric): 10.4775 cm X 7.46252 cm
Credit Line: Gift of Rabbi Stephen Roberts, BCC
Description
Spiritual Care Team Volunteer identification card issued to Rabbi Stephen Roberts. The card includes a photograph of Roberts with his signature and position listed as Committee Member, Chair. The badge expiration date is January 24th, 2003, and is signed by the issuing officer, the Director of Volunteer Resources Rowena Saunders.
Historical Notes
In September 2001, Rabbi Stephen Roberts was a senior spiritual care officer for the American Red Cross. Rabbi Roberts performed a management role following the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, recruiting and overseeing a large team of chaplains to provide emotional and spiritual care at New York City’s Family Assistance Center, established in the wake of the attacks.