What:
2012 marks the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a moment that, through tragedy, brought together cultures, bridged differences and united citizens of goodwill around the world in a spirit of solidarity and commitment. In tribute to all of those who were lost and the tens of thousands who rose in service, 9/11 has been designated a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Beginning on September 8th and culminating on September 11th, HandsOn Broward will honor the victims, heroes and survivors of 9/11 by organizing 150 volunteers in service to a local child care center and a transitional housing facility that serves veterans.
Where/When:
9/11 Weekend Service Project at Carver Ranches Child Care Center
- Date: Saturday, September 8th, 2012
- Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; Height of Activity – 10:30 am
- Project Location: Carver Ranches Child Care Center | 2201 SW 42nd Ave., West Park, FL 33023
- On-Site Project Contact: Sander Schrantz, 571-274-3038
- Activity: Volunteers will be completing a makeover of Carver Ranches Child Care Center. Activities include painting, landscaping, cleaning up the playground area and assembling new playground equipment for the kids.
- Estimated Number of Volunteers: 75
9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance Garden Project at Keystone Halls
- Date: Tuesday, September 11th, 2011
- Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; Height of Activity – 10:30 am
- Project Location: Keystone Halls |1420 SW 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
- On-Site Project Contact: Sander Schrantz, 571-274-3038
- Activity: Volunteers will be building raised-bed vegetable gardens and making over the Keystone Halls facilities. Keystone Halls provides transitional housing for homeless military veterans, many of whom are recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. Volunteers will be working with the veterans to build gardens and to perform general landscaping work to revitalize the property.
- Estimated Number of Volunteers: 50
Details:
In March 2009, following more than seven years of effort by MyGoodDeed, the 9/11 community, HandsOn Network and other national service organizations, the U.S. Congress passed landmark bipartisan and bicameral national service legislation – the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act – authorizing the formal recognition of Sept. 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
President Barack Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act on April 21, 2009, and subsequently amended a Patriot Day Proclamation to officially designate Sept. 11 as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, a historic milestone for families affected by the tragedy and the nation at large.
About HandsOn Broward:
HandsOn Broward inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action to positively affect change in Broward County. They connect individuals and groups to meaningful, hands-on service opportunities to positively impact local communities. To learn more about HandsOn Broward, upcoming service opportunities, or to schedule a volunteer orientation at your place of business, please call 954.233.1300 or visit us online at www.HandsOnBroward.org
