This month marks the ninth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. 9/11 is also an official National Day of Service when we are all encouraged to find an opportunity to give back to our communities.
This year, there is a new website at www.911dayofservice.org where you can find a way to volunteer, record your support of a particular cause, and share the information with your friends and family.
All of the activities this year are in preparation for the 10th anniversary next year. The hope is that 100,000 organizations will enroll between now and 9/11 2011 and connect individuals to service opportunities.
Meanwhile Scholastic, the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and children's media, has developed a course of study for teachers and schools to help instruct students in age appropriate and constructive ways on the events of 9/11. The goal is to inspire students to pay tribute through voluntary charitable service and good deeds.
Television and radio service announcements, featuring actors Gary Sinise and Denis Leary, will be viewed nationwide this year thanks to the support of the National Association of Broadcasters, Clear Channel, many of the major networks, and cable channels.
Your resources for 9/11:
- For volunteer opportunities, go to www.911dayofservice.org.
- For information about the Scholastic program, including lesson plans, go to Scholastic.
- To see the public service announcements go to What To Say and Just Another Day.
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