September 11, 2001 was one of the most devastating terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. Since then, 9/11 has grown each year to become the nation's largest day of charitable activity. More than 47 million people in 150 countries performed good deeds for another on the 9/11 Day Of Observance.
Fred Rogers (of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood fame) said, "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would tell me to look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." Joining the 9/11 Day of Service gives us an opportunity to honor and remember all the 9/11 victims, as well as the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice helping others.
This year, you can help your children to better understand the concept of giving back by participating in service learning projects, "adopting" causes, and reaching out to members of our community.
Here are a few suggestions
~ Bake cookies or brownies and take them to a local Fire station or Police Station
~ Have your kids make Thank-you cards to deliver to service members
~ Hold a moment of silence in your home to remember those whose lives were lost that day.
