A Note from
Dan Chung
September 2023
To Friends and Family,
As we observe the 22nd anniversary of September 11, I hold a profound space in my heart for the friends and colleagues we lost. Their inspiration continues to be felt through our work and our firm’s continued support for causes that resonate within our community.
As in the past, we hope our firm’s charitable endeavors align with the values and passions that your loved ones held dear. Recognizing their dedication to enhancing our world, particularly within the New York area where they pursued their careers and made their homes, our employee-led Candlelight Giving Committee chose the overarching theme of "the environment" for this year.
Alger employees partnered with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, an organization committed to addressing food waste and food insecurity in New York City by redistributing surplus meals to those in need. We also worked on Governor’s Island with the Billion Oyster Project, an initiative that restores oyster reefs in the New York Harbor and runs educational programs for kids interested in environmental issues and careers.
We continued to proudly support numerous charities and non-profit organizations through donations and active volunteering throughout the year. For example, we again participated in the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk and a team of Alger employees rode in the Five Boro Bike Tour, which has become one of New York City’s signature public events.
The 12th annual 9/11 Memorial Golf Outing, spearheaded by Patrick Kelly and others as in previous years, achieved an unprecedented turnout this year. With an attendance of 180 participants the event reached a significant milestone, raising $125,000 in support of numerous charities.
Finally, Alger again made contributions (this year of $60,000) to charities that focus on addressing inequality and social justice in memory of our 35 colleagues lost on September 11th.
As we mark the 22nd anniversary of September 11th, we want you to know that we continue to remember and honor our friends and colleagues through the work we do and the initiatives we support.
Our thoughts are with you and your families on this day, now and forever.
Best regards,
Dan