The September 11 tragedy is forever etched in our history, but the day also reminds Americans of the power of unity. Every year, the country bands together to honor the lives lost and uplift their communities during the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Once again, hundreds of thousands of Americans came together to pack meals, clean up neighborhoods, assist first responders, and more this year to honor the lives lost that day.

Our Nation's Leaders Join in Service from Coast to Coast

From Arizona to New York, Washington, DC, and more, our nation's leaders served alongside AmeriCorps members and volunteers to honor the day.

In Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs joined the annual 9/11 Day event to help pack meals for community members in need. The Governor served alongside hundreds of Arizona volunteers.

Today marks 23 years since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Despite the immense tragedy, we found strength in unity. Volunteering to pack meals for those in need was a powerful reminder of that. Grafetul to @911day@StMarysFoodBank@UnitedFoodBank and the hundreds of… pic.twitter.com/IssCxDpUg9

- Governor Katie Hobbs (@GovernorHobbs) September 12, 2024

AmeriCorps Seniors Director Atalaya Sergi and AmeriCorps State and National Director Sonali Nijhawan joined President and Co-Founder of 9/11 Day Org David Paine at the New York Stock Exchange. Together, they rang the opening bell to kick off the day of service across the nation. 

The NYSE proudly welcomes @911Day to kick off the annual 9/11 National Day of Service across America. #NeverForgetpic.twitter.com/AA5kclYWj5

— NYSE (@NYSE) September 11, 2024

In Alexandria, Va., AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith joined the US Department of Veteran Affairs National Cemetery Administration and members of AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps to help clean gravestones in honor of the day.

AmeriCorps CEO then served alongside 9/11 Day Org, Senator Chris Coons, Senator Laphonza Butler, Congressman Don Davis, Congressman Chris Deluzio, Representative Seth Moulton, the US Department of Commerce Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Andres Chong-Qui Torres, the US Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Director Conrad Washington, and the US Department of Justice Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Director Singh Attariwalato pack more than 450,000 meals.

Volunteering to Support Community Members

In Michigan, AmeriCorps members and volunteers served to beautify garden areas at Edgewood Village Network Center. Members and volunteers of Habitat for Humanity also served to help rebuild and repair homes across the community.

Check out Michigan @AmeriCorps members serving at Edgewood Village Network Center for #911Day on @wilxTV Thank you to @MCSCOnline for the support! #VolunteerMichiganhttps://t.co/0QH5omMcXV

- Michigan AmeriCorps (@miamericorps) September 12, 2024

Americans Continue to Make a Difference

The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance reminds Americans of the power of unity and service. Through tragedy and triumph, our nation's volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have answered the call to service, transforming communities.

Whether you volunteer for a day or a year, anyone can make a difference in our communities.