Needs From: Volunteer Michigan

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

Location

Organization

Project

Participation/Project Amount

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

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

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

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

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

Location

Organization

Project

Participation/Project Amount

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

jcavanaugh@stpwl.org

Project Related to Seniors and Youth

Location

Organization

Project

Participation/Project Amount

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

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

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

The tragic events of September 11, 2001, left a profound mark on the nation, reminding us both of the fragility of life and the strength of a community.  In the face of immense loss, Americans responded not only with grief but with a powerful sense of unity and purpose.  In honor of those who perished and the heroes who rose in their place, many have turned to service and volunteerism as a way to honor and transform sorrow into action.  From supporting veterans and first responders to engaging in neighborhood cleanups, food drives, acts of service on and around 9/11 have become a living tribute to the resilience, compassion and the enduring American spirit.  By giving your time and energy to others, we carry forward the legacy of those we lost and help build a more connected, caring world.

For Organizations:  The Michigan Community Service Commission is once again offering mini-grants ranging from $100 - $1000 based on the number of volunteers engaged and the impact/needs of the project. Application deadline is August 1st. Projects must be done on or around September 11th.  For more information and access the application please go to:  2025 9/11 GRANT APPLICATION

For Volunteers:  Continue to check here for 9/11 projects near you.