National Day of Service and Remembrance
September 11 All day
The National Day of Service and Remembrance, observed annually on September 11th (also known as Patriot Day), honors the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 2001 terrorist attacks. It encourages Americans to transform a day of tragedy into a day of doing good through volunteerism, charity, and community service.
Resources
- 9/11 Day — The nonprofit founded by 9/11 family members that started the observance; this year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 Day, with millions expected to join the nation’s largest day of charitable service. Good for finding volunteer projects and the “I Will” pledge campaign.
- AmeriCorps 9/11 Day of Service — Offers practical project ideas like delivering meals to homebound neighbors, organizing food drives, creating community green spaces, and hosting disaster-preparedness meetings with neighbors.
- AmeriCorps 9/11 Day Resources — Includes a social press kit with messaging, communications resources, social media assets, and graphics — useful if you’re promoting a service event.
- Youth Service America — We Serve to Remember — Federally funded grants for organizations, schools, and youth changemakers ages 5–25 to lead service projects on or around 9/11.
- VA News — 9/11 Day of Service — Veteran-focused volunteer opportunities, including volunteer drivers for the Volunteer Transportation Network and the Compassionate Contact Corps, which connects volunteers with socially isolated or lonely veterans.
