Michiganders encouraged to volunteer for 911 National Day of Service

Michiganders encouraged to volunteer for 9/11 National Day of Service

Michigan Community Service Commission funding 14 volunteer projects across the state

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Community Service Commission is calling on Michiganders to honor the legacy of 9/11 by volunteering for the National Day of Service and Remembrance. With support from the Commission, 14 local organizations will host volunteer projects addressing critical community needs – from supporting veterans and first responders to fighting food insecurity – mobilizing 2,000 volunteers to contribute more than 13,000 hours of service.

"When we serve others, we not only strengthen our communities — we also honor the lives lost and the heroes who stepped forward on 9/11,” said Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Director Ginna Holmes. “This day is about coming together, remembering with compassion, and choosing to make a difference. We hope Michiganders will feel inspired to volunteer and stand alongside local organizations in service."

The Michigan Community Service Commission issued nearly $10,750 in grants ranging from $100 to $1,000.

The grant recipients are:

• United Way of Marquette
• United Way of Lakeshore - Muskegon
• United Way of Bay County
• United Way of Genesee County
• Community Health Awareness Group - Detroit
• Cass Community Social Services
• Micah 6 Community - Pontiac
• All Nations Christian Church - Lansing
• My Sister’s Keeper - Highland Park
• Boys and Girls Club of Alpena
• Kalasho Education and Youth Services - Warren
• St. Patrick’s Parish - White Lake
• The Children’s Center of Wayne County
• Macomb County Foster Closet

The 9/11 National Day of Service projects are happening in communities across the state, some of which need volunteers. For a complete list of projects that the Michigan Community Service Commission is supporting, and details on how Michiganders can join the efforts, visit the Michigan Community Service Commission website.

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BACKGROUND: The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) utilizes service as a strategy to address the state's most pressing issues and empowers volunteers to strengthen communities. The MCSC is housed in the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/volunteer.