Utah Residents Mark 11th Anniversary of 9/11 by Serving Others

Volunteers across the state serve as part of a National Day of Service

[Salt Lake City] – The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance is the culmination of an effort originally launched in 2002 by 9/11 family members and support groups, who worked to establish the charitable service day as a forward-looking way to honor 9/11 victims, survivors, and others who rose up in service in response to the attacks. Individuals are encouraged to take this opportunity to honor the memory of 9/11 by joining in service projects taking place in their communities.

The Utah Commission on Volunteers is working with four organizations throughout the state to provide opportunities for Utah residents to serve on this year’s 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. “In commemoration of this event, Utahns across the state and people throughout the country will be serving in the week leading up to and culminating on September 11, 2012,” said LaDawn Stoddard at the Utah Commission on Volunteers.  “There are so many activities taking place throughout the state, and so many opportunities, that everyone can participate on some level.”

To learn more about participating in a variety of projects and events in commemoration of 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, please visit volunteers.utah.gov. 

For interview and photo opportunities, please contact:

·               Sherilee Griffiths, Cache Valley Volunteer Center, 435-770-0748 or 435-753-1745

·               Gail Jesson, Salt Lake Community College Thayne Center, 801-957-4689

·               Mike Moon, Weber State Community Involvement Center, 801-626-7737

·               Summer Valente, United Way of Utah County, 801-374-2588

 

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