9/11 Day has transformed September 11th into the largest day of service in America, officially recognized under federal law.
More than 30 million Americans participate, dedicating time each 9/11 to helping others in need and rekindling the spirit of unity that brought Americans together in the days following the 9/11 tragedy.
It all stems from a simple idea: Let’s take back the day by turning the anniversary of 9/11 into a day of doing good.
Each year we work with out community partners to find meaningful and impactful projects to bring people together in the spirit together in the spirit of service and remembrance.
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Bike Skills Park Cleanup at Mt. Timpanogos Park
Saturday – September 7, 2024
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Mt. Timpanogos Park, US-189 (Provo Canyon)
In an effort to beautify and remove potential safety issues from the bike skills course at Mt. Timpanogos Park, the Orem Department of Public Works is looking for individuals or groups willing to help us clear the dead branches and debris from the trails. Children use these trails often and we want to help them have an enjoyable and safe experience this fall. Come spend a couple hours with us!
Some trail clearing experience is helpful but not necessary; and a brief training session will be held when you arrive. Please bring work gloves, sunscreen, and a water bottle; and wear shoes/clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. All other tools and supplies will be provided.
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Utah Lakeshore Cleanup
Saturday – September 7, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
358 N 300 W Vineyard, UT (Sunset Beach Park)
This year, in honor of the National Day of service and Remembrance, we will be working to beautify the Utah Lake Shore, focusing on Vineyard City’s lake shore and surrounding trails. Volunteers will help clean up green waste, such as weeds and invasive species, and pick up trash to restore the area’s natural beauty.
All clean up supplies will be provided, but if you have extra gloves, please bring them along! We will meet at Sunset Beach Park, then split into groups to clean the lake trails.
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Orem Cemetery Cleanup
Saturday – September 7, 2024
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
1520 N 800 E Orem, UT 84097
The City of Orem invites you to participate this year in the 9/11 National Day of Service by helping to clean up the Orem Cemetery. Together we will be working on some of the following:
- Cleaning up headstones by using scrub brushes and buckets of soapy water
- Using linoleum knives to cut back any grass covering headstones
- Digging up weeds from around the Veterans Memorial area
- Picking up any litter in grassy areas and along fence lines
Please brings a scrub brush and a bucket for soapy water; Dawn dish soap and all other tools and supplies will be provided by the cemetery. Wear Comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.
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Parkside Elementary Cleanup
Saturday – September 7, 2024
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
668 W 150 N Orem, UT 84057
Volunteers are needed to help spruce up Parkside Elementary School in West Orem as part of the 9/11 National day of Service and Remembrance. Bring work gloves, weed whackers, shears, rakes, brooms, pruners, edgers, etc. Even young children can help pick up trash and assist with other duties.
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Other JustServe Projects
If you want to participate but cannot help with any of the above projects, just browse JustServe to find hundred of other service opportunities.
We appreciate your help!
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For more information about these projects, please reach out to Jennica Jones – jmjones@orem.gov