Make 9/11 a Day of Service, Remembrance, and Community Connection

Posted by Youth Service America on July 22, 2025

9/11 Day of Service asks all Americans to dedicate time each 9/11 to help others in need, and to rekindle the extraordinary spirit of unity and compassion that brought Americans together in the days following the 9/11 tragedy.

By inspiring millions of Americans and others to volunteer, donate to charities, and perform other good deeds and acts of kindness, 9/11 Day is a positive way for Americans to annually keep the promise to “Never Forget” those killed and injured on 9/11, as well as the many who courageously rose in service in response to the attacks – first responders, recovery workers, and volunteers – along with members of our military.

Youth Service America (YSA) offers eleven reflections and related project ideas to reimagine the date as one of engagement, service, and connection. The first four reflections are:

1. People came together to rebuild community.
2. We became more aware of differences and more committed to understanding diversity.
3. We grew to understand the importance of meeting basic needs.
4. The event generated a renewed commitment to democracy.

See all 11 reflections and ideas.