9/11 National Day of Service
Project list Supported by the Michigan Community Service Commission
Please reach out to the contact directly to signup.
Projects Related to Disasters and Community Preparedness
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Project |
Participation/Project Amount |
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Wayne County Date 9/11/25 |
Community Health Awareness Group |
Volunteers will focus on prevention and wellness by distributing kits with food, hygiene, emergency and STI prevention items and information to the unhoused throughout Detroit. |
Contact: Christian Denise Lewis To sign up, email: lewisc@chagdetroit.org |
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Marquette County Date 9/15/25 |
United Wayof Marquette |
Volunteers will promote preparedness and raise awareness about resources such as the VITA tax program to ensure residents have financial resources and awareness of preparedness options. |
Contact: Andrew Rickauer To sign up, email: arickauer@uwmqt.org |
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Muskegon County Date: 9/5/25 |
United Way of the Lakeshore |
Multiple projects including outdoor sites aimed at removing invasive plants, preparing for colder weather, school supply sorting, senior home projects to prepare for winter and more. |
Contact: Sara Sherwood To sign up, please email: sara@unitedwaylakeshore.org |
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Cass County Dates: 9/4-9/11/25 |
Cass Community Social Services |
Projects to improve water run off and prevent flooding. Volunteers will install a swell and other grounds improvements. |
Contact: Sue Pethoud To sign up, please email: spethoud@casscommunity.org |
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Oakland County Dates 9/5 and 9/6/25 |
Micah 6 Community |
Home improvement projects for seniors and veterans to increase safety and prevent injuries. |
Contact: Coleman Yoakum To sign up, please email: coleman@micah6community.com |
Projects related to Food Security
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Organization |
Project |
Participation/Project Amount |
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Ingham County Date: Wednesdays |
All Nations Christian Church |
Volunteers will provide a food distribution event. |
Contact: Oscar Glenn Shedrick To sign up, please email: og148603@yahoo.com |
Project Related to Supporting Veterans and Honoring First Responders
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Bay County Date: 9/11/25 |
United Way of Bay County |
In honor of veterans and first responders, youth volunteers will assemble and distribute hygiene kits to unhoused individuals. Kits will include resources for mental health, food, and housing services. |
Contact: Marybeth Rodriguez To sign up, please email: maryb@unitedwaybaycounty.org |
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Genesee County Date: 9/11/25 |
United Way of Genesee County |
Volunteers will clean veterans’ headstones and beautify the grounds at the Great Lakes National Cemetary. |
Contact: Diane Woodruff To sign up, please email: dwoodruff@unitedwaygenesee.org |
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Wayne County Dates: 9/11/25 to 9/14/25 |
My Sister’s Keeper |
Youth volunteers and veterans will work together on improvement projects related to waste reduction, air quality, blight and recycling food waste to improve the health of veterans and families in Detroit. |
Contact: Tanesha Windom To sign up, please email: Twindom@mysisterskeeperhp.org |
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Alpena, County Dates: 9/3/25-9/11/25 |
Boys and Girls Club of Alpena |
Youth and adults will install a flag pole and host a flag ceremony. First responders and veterans will be honored at the event. Leading up to the event, youth will beautify the area and learn about the importance of our flag and appropriate flag care. |
Contact: Catherine Knoch To sign up, please email: bgcalpena@gmail.com |
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Oakland, Macomb. Livingston, and Wayne Counties Date: 9/11/25 |
Kalasho Education and Youth Services |
Volunteers will create thank you cards and deliver items to first responders, healthcare workers and local veterans. |
Contact: Sumaiya Ahmed To sign up, please email: sumaiya@kalasho.org |
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Oakland County Dates: 9/11/25 |
St. Patrick’s Parish |
In honor of veterans and first responders, volunteers will assemble and distribute hygiene kits that include food, socks, and comfort items for unhoused individuals. |
Contact: Julie Cavanaugh To sign up, please email: |
Project Related to Seniors and Youth
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Organization |
Project |
Participation/Project Amount |
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Wayne County Date: 9/11/25 |
The Children’s Center of Wayne County |
Over 150 volunteers will participate in intergenerational activities aimed at improving the Family Success Center. Volunteers will plant flowers, sort donations, and do improvement projects to help the center look and feel more welcoming to children and others seeking services. |
Contact: Katie Olex To sign up, please email: kolex@thechildrenscenter.com |
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Macomb County Date: 9/5/25 |
Macomb County Foster Closet |
Volunteers will host a Mom 2 Mom Sale with all items being less than $2 so parents have access to items needed for their children. Information on child safety will be provided during the event. |
Contact: Kevin McAlpine To sign up, please email: macombfostercloset@gmail.com |
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Alpena, County Dates: 9/3/25-9/11/25 |
Boys and Girls Club of Alpena |
Youth and adults will install a flag pole and host a flag ceremony. First responders and veterans will be honored at the event. Leading up to the event, youth will beautify the area and learn about the importance of our flag and appropriate flag care. |
Contact: Catherine Knoch To sign up, please email: bgcalpena@gmail.com |
