“How you can help honor 9/11 victims through public service”

September 11 is the annual National Day of Service and Remembrance, a day of action commemorating the attacks in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania sixteen years ago. The US Congress designated September 11 as a national day of service eight years ago. People who lost family in the 2001 attacks requested the official day as a way to honor their loved ones. Organizations across the country are hosting volunteer opportunities today and many run throughout the entire year. They all embrace the profound national solidarity that took hold in the aftermath of the 2001 terror attacks. The Points of Light Foundation has set up a website where people can search by ZIP code for local volunteer opportunities. You can also find local ways to volunteer at VolunteerMatch.org. Activities are available in all 50 states. The FealGood Foundation provides advocacy and support to 9/11 responders who are now dealing with catastrophic health issues. The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund distributes financial aid to children of 9/11 victims. Tuesday's Children supports youth and families impacted by terrorism. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation sets up 5K runs nationwide to raise money for veterans and first responders who lost limbs in the line of duty. The Leary Firefighters Foundation helps fire departments buy new equipment.  

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