The 9/11 Day Observance was originally created in 2002 by David Paine, with his friend Jay Winuk. David and Jay had worked together in New York City, long before the 9/11 attacks. Tragically Jay's younger brother Glenn was one of the nearly 3,000 people killed on 9/11.
Their hopeful mission, by annually organizing the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance ("9/11 Day"), is to provide a positive and forward-looking way for Americans and others to forever honor and remember the 9/11 victims, survivors, and the many that rose in service in response to the 9/11 tragedy, including first responders, recovery workers, volunteers, public safety officers and members of our military.
It is easy and free to participate. All you need to do (joining millions of others around the world) is observe the anniversary of 9/11 by performing good deeds, supporting charitable causes, volunteering and engaging in other acts of compassion.
This year, for the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, their nonprofit group, MyGoodDeed, is partnering with HandsOn Network to co-lead efforts to organize the single largest day of charitable service in United States history. HandsOn Network is the leading volunteer service organization in the nation and the volunteer activation division of the Points of Light Institute. They also are working with many other prominent program partners on this historic effort including the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, Business Civic Leadership Center of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,AARP, The Mission Continues, and the Corporation for National and Community Service (a federal grant-making agency.)
Please feel free to take a moment to view some of their wonderful (and short) Public Service messages by clicking here. Also visit and "like" their 9/11 Day Facebook page, and follow them on Twitter.
