About 9/11 Day of Service
September 11th is a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Americans are called to volunteer in their local communities as a tribute to the first responders and individuals lost and injured during the attacks. Learn more about the 9/11 Day of Service, and click here for a list of resources and ideas for community projects.
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2023 Events
Youth Service America is a national nonprofit whose mission is to make working together for the common good the common expectation and common experience of every young person. It believes youth, communities, and democracy thrive when working together for the common good. In honor of the 9/11 Day of Service, it challenged youth nationwide to interview local community members to collect and record oral histories about September 11, 2001, based on personal recollections.
“We are increasingly challenged to explain the significance of the events of September 11, 2001, to America’s young people — most of whom have no first-hand memory of the occasion.”
This oral history exercise was a great way for youth to connect with the experiences of older Americans on that historic day. We built a small list of reflection questions to pair with the assignment. Participants were asked to speak with and record on video, audio, or a typed document at least one person sharing their memories and experiences of the day and its impact on their life.
2022 Events Sound the Alarm Campaign
In 2022, we brought together our Engaged Cities of Service and the Collegiate Service Leadership Council to implement the American Red Cross ‘Sound the Alarm’ campaign. Volunteers and AmeriCorps members in ten Arkansas communities canvased neighborhoods using heat maps to identify homes that needed FREE updated smoke alarms.
They notified neighbors of the initiative focusing on seniors, veterans, first responders, and at-risk community members.
Volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and local fire department staff worked together to install the smoke alarms and provide educational materials after the canvassing events. The smoke alarms were logged into the American Red Cross database and will be tracked for the next ten years. Participating communities included Alma, Conway, Fayetteville, Greenwood, Siloam Springs, Jasper, Jonesboro, Maumelle, Magnolia, and Monticello.
If you’re interested in receiving a free updated smoke alarm anywhere in the state of Arkansas, fill in the form below, and someone from the American Red Cross will follow up to arrange an appointment. This offer is not limited to the ten communities participating in the 9/11 Day of Service. The American Red Cross is committed to making all Arkansas homes fire-resistant and safe.
Engage Arkansas 