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Dear Fellow Volunteer:
Hello! As August draws to a
close, fall brings with it many exciting changes. For instance, some of you may
be headed back to school, or helping prepare another young person who is.
Here at the Corporation for
National and Community Service (CNCS), the autumn brings with it the second of
two congressionally-designated national days of service. Earlier this year, you
joined President Obama in pledging to serve as a part of the Martin Luther
King, Jr. National Day of Service.
We are asking you to renew
that commitment by volunteering in your community for the September 11th National Day of Service and
Remembrance.
September 11, 2013, marks the
12th anniversary of the worst terrorist attacks ever to occur on U.S. soil. The
National Day of Service and Remembrance honors the lives of those who were lost.
This day also commemorates the spirit of compassion and generosity that moved
many Americans of all backgrounds and faiths to reach out to their neighbors
and fellow citizens during the weeks and months that followed.
This year, activities will be
occurring around the country the weekend before September 11th and through the
weekend following it (9/7-9/15). Visit us at Serve.gov to locate a project near you, or at CNCS’ 9/11 Day of
Service and Remembrance webpage to find helpful tools and resources for
organizing a project in your community.
Need an idea to get started?
Well, September is also
National Preparedness Month. In fact, many of the organizations that we partner
with to support service for the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance engage in
community trainings and other activities that help prepare individuals and
families for disasters.
I hope that you will join
thousands of volunteers around the country in service for the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, and I also hope that you will share your story with
us! You can do this by visiting our Facebook
page or tweeting about your good work
to @ServeDotGov using hashtag #911Day.
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Best,
 Wendy Spencer, CEO
Corporation for National and Community Service
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