Each year, on or around the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, thousands of Americans support charitable causes, volunteer and engage in other acts of compassion to remember and honor the 9/11 victims and survivors. We also honor all who rose in service in response to the attacks, including first responders, recovery workers, volunteers, public safety personnel, members of the military, and all of their families.
To honor this anniversary, you can consider participating in the National Day of Service and Remembrance by organizing a service activity to pay tribute to the victims and heroes of 9/11 – and to keep alive the spirit of unity and compassion that followed the attacks.
You can find volunteer opportunities and do-it-yourself project ideas by visiting www.serve.gov, the website created by the Corporation for National and Community Service and which features more than 250,000 volunteer opportunities available throughout the year.
The Massachusetts 9/11 Fund has also compiled a list of planned commemorations, service projects, and community events open to the public, happening on September 11th and throughout the fall season. For additional guidance, you can also refer to the 9/11 Tribute Guide provided by the My Good Deed & HandsOn Network 2011. The guide helps activity organizers include appropriate forms of remembrance (such as a suggested moment of silence) when implementing 9/11 Tribute charitable service activities.
The Attorney General’s Office encourages generous and wise charitable giving at this special time. To check on a charitable organization’s registration with our office, or learn more about savvy charitable giving, please visit our Non-Profit Organizations and Public Charities Division online.
