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
- 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.
