Resources FOR Parents and Families
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT UNITY AND SERVICE
HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED
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DOWNLOAD OUR PARENTS GUIDE
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TALK WITH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT 9/11 AND 9/11 DAY. Explain to them why 9/11 became a National Day of Service, inspired by the spirit of unity, service, and shared humanity that arose following the events of 9/11/2001. Our About 9/11 Day Lesson Plans are a great resource!
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DISCUSS THE KINDS OF “GOOD DEEDS” YOUR FAMILY MIGHT DO FOR 9/11. Browse our Good Deed Library and our Good Deeds Guide for Parents for age-appropriate ideas. Any good deed counts!
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SHARE YOUR GOOD DEED PLANS WITH US OR ON SOCIAL MEDIA. Visit 911day.org/IWillPledge and post your family’s pledge to do a good deed on 9/11, or just share on your own social channels, #IWillFor911Day, or #911Day.
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ENCOURAGE FRIENDS, FAMILY AND OTHERS TO MAKE THEIR OWN #IWILLFOR911DAY PLEDGES!
IF AGE APPROPRIATE, consider watching together the short videos from our 9/11 Ambassadors. Each tells the story o f 9/11 Day from a different and compelling perspective.
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SHARE OUR 9/11 AMBASSADOR VIDEOS FOR INSPIRATION. Each tells the story of 9/11 Day from a different, and compelling perspective.
Cait Leavey
Lost her father, an FDNY firefighter, on 9/11
Scott Strauss
Police officer and 9/11 rescuer.
Jay Winuk
Co-founder, 9/11 Day, lost his brother Glenn on 9/11.
David Paine
Co-founded 9/11 Day to promote unity in America.
Thomas Howard
Born on September 11, 2001