The 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance was established to engage all Americans
and others to voluntarily support charitable causes, perform good deeds or engage
in other service activities in observance of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
President Barack Obama said the following last year when he proclaimed the 9/11
National Day of Service and Remembrance:
We truly hope those who attended were able to share innovative ideas, learn new
skills, obtain practical tools and creative solutions, share best practices and
cutting-edge technology, and be exposed to inspirational models from around the
country!
“I call upon all Americans to join in service and honor the lives we lost, the heroes
who responded in our hour of need, and the brave men and women in uniform who continue
to protect our country at home and abroad.”
MyGoodDeed, which represents the interests of many 9/11 organizations, was the first
group to formally call for September 11th to be designated as a federally recognized
National Day of Service and Remembrance. In September 2009, the U.S. Congress, in
a bi-partisan action, passed the Serve America Act, which for the first time authorized
the President of the United States to formally designate 9/11 as a National Day
of Service and Remembrance. President Barack Obama subsequently launched United
We Serve, a national service initiative that culminated on September 11, 2009. In
2010, the Corporation for National and Community Service, HandsOn Network and the
9/11 Memorial joined with MyGoodDeed to form a national organizing committee that
manages the 9/11 National Day of Service annually. For information, ideas and to
post your good deed, visit http://www.911dayofservice.org/.
There are many ways that New Yorkers can get involved with service in their own
community
- New Yorkers Volunteer is partnering with MyGoodDeed,
NewYork Cares, and the Corporation for National & Community Service to host two
service projects as part of New York’s 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. The
following two service events are seeking volunteers.
- 9/11 Day of Service – Revitalize P.S. 140 M: Prepare this Lower East Side public
school for the new school year, creating a friendly and positive learning environment
both inside and out. (10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
- 9/11 Day of Service – Care Packages at P.S. 140 M: Create care packages and write
cards to send to military service members overseas, expressing gratitude for the
enormous service they provide. (10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
- These projects are open to all New Yorkers but interested volunteers MUST register
with New York Cares in advance. Click Here to Register. You do not need to attend
an orientation to register, but you must be at least 18 years of age.
New Yorkers Volunteer also asks that AmeriCorps and all national service programs
and community volunteer organizations in New York State register their 9/11 Day
of Service and Remembrance projects and volunteer opportunities at
http://www.911dayofservice.org/.
If you are looking to volunteer as part of the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance
- or any day - feel free to search for projects by county or zip code at the New
Yorkers Volunteer website at www.newyorkersvolunteer.ny.gov.
