City of Philadelphia 9.11 website and activities

Posted by on September 05, 2011

As the nation prepares to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Philadelphia prepares to take part in this National Day of Service and Remembrance with events throughout the city. The city of Philadelphia has developed a site to exclusively feature commemorative September 11th activities and service opportunities. Click HERE to view.

http://phillyon911.phila.gov/

We hope you will be able to join us for the following signature events taking place in and around Independence Mall on Sunday, September 11th.

National Day of Service & Rememberance- Civic Engagement Expo: Join Global Citizen, Greater Philadelphia Cares, and SERVE Philadelphia at the 3rd Annual Civic Engagement Expo. Stop by Independence Mall from 2 – 5 p.m. to learn more about how you can volunteer with diverse nonprofit organizations throughout the year.

Interfaith Prayer Gathering: All are welcome to join the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia for a prayer gathering of memory and hope at Arch Street Friends Meeting House (4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia PA) at 4 p.m.

Immediately following the prayer gathering, walk together to the City of Philadelphia’s Commemoration Event. Honor Educate & Serve- City Philadelphia’s September 11th Commemorative Ceremony: Join Mayor Michael Nutter and members of the Philadelphia community as they pay tribute to the 10th Anniversary of September 11th at Independence Mall at 5:30 p.m.

SERVE Philadelphia encourages you to not only make service your priority on September 11th but to make service a priority everyday. Visit http://www.servephiladelphia.com for daily updates of service opportunities in Philadelphia. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to give us a call (215.686.2193) or stop by our office in 112 City Hall.

Sincerely, Catie C. Wolfgang, Chief Service Officer