Michiganders encouraged to volunteer for 9/11 National Day of Service
Michigan Community Service Commission funding 19 volunteer projects
The Michigan Community Service Commission will support 19 Michigan organizations hosting volunteer projects for the 9/11 National Day of Service and encourages all Michiganders to serve.
Volunteers will serve veterans, military personnel, and first responders and also focus on environmental improvement, disaster preparedness and support youth education.
The projects will engage 2,800 volunteers who will serve more than 7,000 hours.
“Serving others is a wonderful way to unite individuals and strengthen communities to restore the spirit of kind-heartedness that followed the 9/11 tragedy,” said MCSC Executive Director Ginna Holmes. “We encourage everyone to find a way to volunteer and make a difference.”
The Michigan Community Service Commission issued nearly $10,000 in grants ranging from $100 to $1,000. Funding has also been provided by AmeriCorps.
The grant recipients are:
The 9/11 National Day of Service projects are happening in communities across the state, some of which need volunteers, view the complete list of projects below:
Projects Related to Social Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Veterans, Military and First Responders
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Location |
Organization |
Project |
Participation/Project Amount |
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Alpena 9/6/23-9/11/23 |
Boys and Girls Club Alpena
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Youth volunteers will create bake goods and thank you items to honor area’s first responders and veterans. |
Contact Catherine at
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Newaygo 9/9-9/16 |
TrueNorth Volunteer Hub |
Volunteers will create baked goods and knit items for veterans and military families. |
Contact Jackie Knight
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Detroit 9/11/23 9/19/23 |
Blue Star Mothers of America #184 |
Volunteers will make paracord bracelets that will be distributed to military members through Soldiers Angels |
Contact:
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Carson City 9/6/23, 9/11/23 |
Carson City Schools |
Students will create items to thank veterans and community’s active military during their Salute Our Soldier’s football game and Veteran’s dinner. Items can be donated to support crafts. |
To donate items, contact Kelly Pringle
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Lansing 9/2, 9/3, 9/4, 9/9, 9/10/2023 |
Women's Center of Greater Lansing, Inc |
Volunteers will paint an outdoor mural on the building in the theme of empowering women. Volunteers are welcome to join the youth group designing the mural. |
Contact Rebecca at:
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Bloomfield 9/11/23 |
International Academy, Days of Service |
Student Volunteers will recycle plastic grocery bags into sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness. The students will participate in service to benefit Bowers farm, The children's Center, and Grace Centers of Hope.
Donations of knitting hooks, paper gift bags, and other items are welcome. |
Contact Lisa Belotti
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Projects Related to Community Gardens, Food Insecurity, Environmental Improvement
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Detroit 9/11/23 |
United Way of Bay County |
Beautify Bay County is seeking Volunteers will help with yard clean ups for seniors. |
Contact Marybeth at
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Detroit 9/11/23 |
United Way of Genesee County - Flint National Service Accelerator |
2023 9/11 Never Forget Day of Service seeks volunteers for multiple projects including preparing the U of M community garden space for Spring of 2024. There are also projects for people of all abilities to support pollinator gardens in empty spaces in Genesee County. |
Contact Kristen Beardslee at kbeardslee@unitedwaygenesee.org
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Detroit 9/9/23 |
Peace Tree Parks |
Harvest Fest at both community gardens. Volunteers will harvest vegetables and winterize the gardens for spring. |
Contact Eric Andrews at
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Detroit 9/11/23 |
We 3 Queens Community Outreach |
Volunteers will host a meal for those experiencing hunger and will provide blankets, books and children’s Halloween costumes for families and individuals needing help. |
Contact Anne S Lynn
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Grand Rapids and surrounding areas 9/9-9/16 |
West Michigan Environmental Action Council |
On multiple days, volunteers are invited to join the annual river clean up. The main event is 9/9/23. The rest of the week is done in a "deconstructed" manner, where volunteer teams identify sites, pick up supplies, and do their own cleanups, leaving trash in predetermined areas. |
Contact Bill Wood
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Ottawa County And surrounding areas
Multiple dates starting 9/1/23 to 9/11/23 |
Lifeline Ministries No 2 |
This 9/11 project focuses on inclusion through service and all groups and individuals are welcome to join for the following projects: 1. Beach Cleanup with the Great Lakes Alliance. 2. Tree Planting: Partner with Ottawa County Parks and local organizations to plant trees in parks or urban areas. 3. Community Clean Ups: Engage in cleaning public spaces, including parks, streets, and Senior apartment areas. |
Contact Marife Vander Schuur marifevs@lifelineministriesmi.org
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Manistique 9/8/23 |
Schoolcraft Conservation District |
Manistique Boardwalk invasive species cleanup is seeking volunteers to pull spotted knapweed and other invasive plant species that are growing along the Manistique Boardwalk on the beach of Lake Michigan. |
Contact Ashley Reitter at
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Projects related to disaster preparedness and disaster response
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St Clair Shores 9/8 and 9/11 |
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan |
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers from the Senior Companion Program, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and Foster Grandparent Program invite community members to join their project to create 50 emergency kits for Habitat for Humanity new homeowners. |
Contact Carmela at
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Project Related to Community Building and Youth Education Support
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Ironwood 9/10/23 |
Ironwood Theatre, Inc |
Event to clean and improve community theatre. |
Contact
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Gaylord 9/8/23
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Otsego County United Way |
Otsego Day of Caring offers volunteers the opportunity to serve at various project sites: 1. Discovery Center- Painting in area of the center. 2. Women's Resource Center- Small repair jobs in the shelter. 3. Power Book Bags- Filling book bags for Otsego County children. 4. Foster Closet- Sorting and inventory of items in the closet. 5. Otsego County Community Garden- Yardwork and landscaping in the garden. 6. Headwater Land Conservancy- Building ramps and walks. 7. Caring Closet- changing over to winter clothing. 8. Otsego Library- Organizing & cleaning projects. 9. Gaylord Long Term Recovery- Tree planting for tornado survivors |
Contact Kimberly Akin at
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Detroit 9/11/23 |
All for One |
Volunteers are invited to help supply 180,000 students in Detroit area schools with school supplies. Volunteers are invited to donate items as well has help sort and pack supplies and clothing items. |
Contact Ishmail Terry at
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Marquette
9/9/23 and 9/10/23 |
United Way of Marquette County |
Volunteers are invited to participate in the annual day of caring at multiple sites. Activities include visiting with seniors and veterans; cleaning and organizing pantries at agencies, yard clean ups at nonprofits and senior residents.
Volunteers are also needed to help assemble school supply kits for 11 county schools. Volunteers will assemble cleaning items, student supplies and other items needed for each school.
Volunteers are welcome to donate items as well. |
Contact Holly Michelin
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Detroit 9/11-9/12 |
Wayne State University Center for Urban Studies AmeriCorps Urban Safety |
AmeriCorps members along with community members will improve safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods on 9/11. As a part of a neighborhood collaboration with local police, Volunteers will work with local businesses and private residences to provide education on how to reduce crimes of opportunity and volunteers will post signs on street facing areas to raise awareness on crime prevention. |
Contact Cameron Johnson at
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