Help Commemorate the 22nd ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11. Celebrate Local Heroes During Our Annual 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance

September 8, 2023

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Three firefighters standing in front of a fire truck

Monday, September 11, 2023

The Volunteer Center’s Annual DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE is a terrific opportunity to say “thank you” to the local heroes we count on every day — and to commemorate the heroes of 9/11.


Calling all grateful individuals, families, friends, service organizations and community groups
to express their gratitude to local police, firefighters and emergency personnel by dropping by with:



  • Cards or letters 
  • Children’s artwork depicting their heroism
  • PURCHASED bakery goods
  • Other expressions of personal gratitude 

No need to RSVP, just visit your local fire/police stations and say thank you


Let us know you participated. Send an email and photos to info@VolunteerCenterHelps.org


This project is sponsored annually by the Volunteer Center: www.volunteercenterhelps.org

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