The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance is the
culmination of an effort originally launched in 2002 by 9/11 family
members and support groups, who worked to establish the charitable
service day as a forward-looking way to honor 9/11 victims,
survivors, and others who rose up in service in response to the
attacks.
In 2009, Congress designated September 11th as a National Day of
Service and Remembrance and charged the Corporation for National and
Community Service with supporting this effort across the country.
For the 10th anniversary, CNCS worked with numerous organizations to
organize one of the largest days of charitable service in U.S.
history.
On the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Americans
served in the same remarkable way that so many came together in
unity and service following the attacks.
There were service projects in all 50 states and hundreds of
thousands of volunteers turned out to paint and refurbish homes, run
food drives, spruce up schools, reclaim neighborhoods, and support
and honor veterans, soldiers, military families, and first
responders.
Other highlights included:
“All of us remember where we were that dark
day 10 years ago, and how each of us wanted to help our country and
our fellow citizens in any way we could,” said Robert Velasco,
Acting CEO of CNCS, who helped assemble care packages for homeless
veterans this morning.
“The extraordinary response to the call to serve on September 11th
reminds us that service is central to who we are as Americans and
can help rekindle the spirit of compassion and patriotism that
united our country a decade ago,” added Velasco.
Many people were moved to act in the days following the attacks in
2001, and long after.
CNCS gathered stories of people whose lives
and paths were changed by 9/11, and who have dedicated themselves to
service as a result.
On the 10th anniversary of the attacks, CNCS issued
a challenge encouraging organizations to effectively engage individuals in
service to their communities during the National Day of Service and
Remembrance, and compete for grant awards.
CNCS awarded 14 grants -- ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 -- to
organizations so they can expand their September 11th Day activities
in future years. One-hundred and forty three organizations
originally entered the challenge from 38 states, DC, and Guam. After
the weekend of September 11th, eligible entrants reported more than
150,000 volunteers engaged nationwide.
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