September 11 (Day 195) National Day of Service and Remembrance

All of us remember where we were and what we were doing on September 11, 2001.  It will be forever etched in our minds.  The initial feelings of disbelief and horror eventually giving way to an overwhelming spirit of cooperation and goodwill to our fellow Americans.

Since 2003, MyGoodDeed, a respected nonprofit organization created with the full support of 22 -  9/11 partner organizations, has encouraged people around the country and around the world to rekindle the spirit of unity and compassion that followed the terrorist attacks by pledging to perform good deeds, volunteer, and engage in other forms of charitable service to help individuals and organizations in need.


On April 21,2009, President Obama signed federal legislation that for the first time officially recognized September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance.

The mission is to honor the victims of 9/11 and those who rose to service in response to the attacks by encouraging all Americans and others throughout the world to pledge to voluntarily perform at least one good deed, or another service activity on 9/11 each year. Good deeds - big, small and all sizes in between. Volunteer at a soup kitchen, donate money to a charity, let your neighbor borrow a cup of sugar - all great examples of do-able good deeds!
Visit www.911dayofservice.org to find the good deed that's right for you. How you pledge to get involved is completely up to you! Once you decide on your good deed, Share Your Plan on 911dayofservice.org


Get Involved:

Support a cause that matters to you. Get started making a difference on 9/11 this year by exploring charitable causes that need your help. Then choose the groups that interests you the most.

Find volunteer opportunities in your area.


Source:  www.911dayofservice.org