Supporting and strengthening opportunities for the next generation of extraordinary people

Our Mission and Goals

The Steven Strobert Foundation, Inc. is a not for profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting opportunities for children and youth through education, athletics and improved quality of life.

The focus of the Foundation is to help children and youth, particularly those who suffered greatly in their young lives, discover the extraordinary person within him/herself.

Who was Steven Strobert?

Steven, a victim of the attack on the World Trade Center, was an extraordinary person, whose life and legacy are honored through the Foundation. An energetic, high achiever, who worked as a bond trader on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center, North Tower, he is remembered by all who knew him for his joy of life, his enthusiasm for helping others, and his generous spirit.

Steven's courage, generosity and undeniable freedom were exemplified when during the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, he came to the aid of a pregnant stranger in a smoky, dark stairwell, 100 floors from escape. Steven calmly placed this frightened woman's arms on his broad shoulders and escorted her to safety through the crowded stairwell. Steven shook off his heroics as "being nothing"--believing this type of courage and generosity to be common to us all. Like many, Steven refused to surrender to terrorist threats and returned to work in the World Trade Center.

Why was the Foundation started?

Inspired by Steven's life, his family and friends founded the Steven Strobert Foundation, Inc. Recalling Steven's unselfishness in helping others, his concern for young people, his joyful and optimistic spirit, the Foundation continues to support the next generation of extraordinary people.

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