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6 Ways To Get Involved on the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

The 9/11 nonprofit MyGoodDeed andHandsOn Network, the volunteer activation division of Points of Light Institute, have joined together to encourage all Americans to commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, leading the efforts to inspire one million acts of charitable service in tribute to the victims, survivors and those who rose to service in response to the attacks 10 years ago.

911day.org has a variety of ways for you to get involved as part of the 9/11 tribute movement by volunteering, making tributes, or taking part in remembrance ceremonies.

Are you wondering how you can get involved with service and remembrance on September 11th? Here are some ways:

  • Post a Tribute: The Tribute App lets you make a commitment to take action. You can add the Tribute App to your organization’s Facebook page  or go to http://911day.org/post-tribute to post a tribute. Tributes appear immediately on the 9/11day.org site
  • Search for a Project: People interested in volunteering can search the project database of more than 100,000 opportunities between 8/30 – 9/25 at http://911day.org/volunteer or find a volunteer opportunity with the . One of the great features of the I WILL VOLUNTEER app is that it lets you know if your friends are signed up to volunteer at a project, and you can volunteer together.
  • Register Your Service Projects:  Share what you or  your organizations are doing at http://www.911day.org/npovolunteer/hoc and register your events to be included in the database of projects.
  • Visit HandsOn Network Affiliate websites: For service opportunities near you on and after the 10th anniversary of September 11th, visit your local HandsOn Network affiliate’s website to find volunteer opportunities. You can find your local affiliate here.
  • Support the social media campaigns. When you’re talking about what you are doing for the day of service and remembrance, use the #IWill hashtag on Twitter, and tag  (Don’t forget to Like the page so you can tag it!)
  •  Watch the I Will PSAs. MyGoodDeed has created public service announcements asking people what they will do on September 11th with stars like Lady Gaga, Samuel L. Jackson, Fran Drescher, Nas, and every-day people who were affected by the attacks. You can watch these powerful messages at 
Our goal is to help create a permanent and positive legacy that rekindles the spirit of unity that existed immediately after the September 11th attacks, and honors the victims, heroes and all of those who rose in service in response to the terrorist attacks that changed our nation.
Are you planning to serve on September 11th? Tell us about your project in the comments!

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5 Ways Your Company Can Activate Employees on the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

The 9/11 nonprofit MyGoodDeed and HandsOn Network, the volunteer activation division of Points of Light Institute, have joined together to encourage all Americans to commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, leading the efforts to inspire one million acts of charitable service in tribute to the victims, survivors and those who rose to service in response to the attacks 10 years ago.

911day.org has a variety of ways for corporations to get involved as part of the 9/11 tribute movement. We are anticipating that over a thousand employers will recommend employees volunteer, make tributes, or take action as part of the their commitments to the 10-year anniversary of 9/11.

Are you wondering how your company can get involved with service and remembrance on September 11th? Here are some ways:

  • Post a Tribute: The Tribute App lets employees make a commitment to take action. You can add the Tribute App to your company’s Facebook page  or go to http://911day.org/post-tribute to post a tribute. Tributes appear immediately on the 9/11day.org site
  • Search for a Project: People interested in volunteering can search the project database of more than 100,000 opportunities between 8/30 – 9/25 at http://911day.org/volunteer
  • Register Your Corporate Projects:  Share what your offices are doing at http://www.911day.org/npovolunteer/hoc to register your events to be included in the data feed of programming and highlighted to the media, congressional officials and other interested parties.
  • Visit HandsOn Network Affiliate websites: For service opportunities near you on and after the 10th anniversary of September 11th, visit your local HandsOn Network affiliate’s website to find volunteer opportunities. You can find your local affiliate here. 
  • Support the social media campaigns. When you’re talking about what your company is doing for the day of service and remembrance, use the #IWill hashtag on Twitter, and tag  (Don’t forget to Like the page so you can tag it!)

 

Q:  How do I post projects?

A:  Create your own volunteer activity or project in your local office or in your community. To post your project, go to www.911day.org. Click on “Non-profits/Organizations” on the right side of the homepage and “Click here to get started,” or go to http://www.911day.org/npovolunteer/hoc to register your events to be included in the datafeed of programming and highlighted to the media, congressional officials and other interested parties

Q: How do I make a Tribute?

  • Post your “I Will” tribute for 9/11. For example, “I will bring lunch to my local fire department.”
  • Upload your video, photo or fill out the Tribute card.
  • Dedicate your tribute to an individual lost on 9/11, a first responder, recovery worker or a member of the military.


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A Day of Service and Remembrance

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

by Jessica Kirkwood, VP for Social Media, HandsOn Network

When the first plane hit the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001, I thought it must have been a small, private plane.

I was in a meeting at the HandsOn Network office when I heard the news, but the meeting resumed until the second plane hit the other tower.

One by one, the HandsOn Network and local Hands On Atlanta staff gathered in the conference room to watch the now historic 9/11 coverage unfold before our eyes.

We watched the towers fall in disbelief.

Thinking back to that time, what I remember most are the individual stories  about fathers, husbands and sons,  wives, mothers and daughters.

I remember the tone of voice mail messages left on unanswered cell phones, last declarations of love.

I remember hand made signs seeking those who were missing. “Have you seen…?”

I remember stories about the bravery of individual fire fighters, police officers and volunteers.

I remember thinking about the meaning of the word hero.

I remember the images of bodies falling and of faces covered in fine, white ash.

I remember the candlelight vigils, extreme and overwhelming sorrow and, at the same time, a powerful sense of community fellowship.

So many people the world over grieved together and I remember how that felt. I can feel that memory right at the center of my chest.

This year marks the 9th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001.

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I can’t think of a better way to honor those that lost their lives and the families who went on without them than by doing something good for your community.

There is a way that serving others connects us, binds us together.

There’s a power in it, a connective force.

Where were you on September 11, 2001?

What do you remember?

Will you add your name to the to the growing list of individuals and organizations that are pledging to support causes, volunteer, or perform good deeds in observance of 9/11 this year?

Will you be the leader you’ve been waiting for…

Encourage your social networks to spend 9/11 volunteering by sharing this on Facebook or Twitter.  If you share it on your blog, send us a link at and we’ll link to your post!

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