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Students participated in service projects benefiting local and regional organizations while reflecting on the legacy of 9/11
Central Michigan University students came together throughout the week of September 8 through 11 to honor the spirit of service that emerged in the wake of the 2001 attacks. Through a series of volunteer activities and community engagement opportunities, participants paid tribute to those affected by 9/11 while making a meaningful difference for organizations serving communities across Michigan.
Hosted by the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center, the week featured hands-on service projects designed to address a variety of community needs and encourage lifelong civic engagement.
Participants created fleece tie blankets that will be donated to the Humane Animal Treatment Society and the Foster Closet of Isabella County, providing comfort and support to those in need. Students also made Valentines Day cards for veterans receiving care through Michigan VA hospitals and wrote thank-you letters that will be delivered to local first responders as a gesture of appreciation for their service and dedication.
Additional volunteers decorated snack bags that will be used by Kids Food Basket in southeast Michigan, helping bring encouragement and care to children and families who benefit from the organization's programs.
The week's final event, Be My Neighbor Day, engaged students in service projects both on and off campus. Volunteers supported the CMU Student Food Pantry, assisted at local children's discovery museum and partnered with the Safer Sex Program to assemble health and well-being kits for students.
In addition to participating in service activities, attendees received information about opportunities to stay involved in volunteerism and community engagement throughout the year. At each event, participants had the opportunity to pick up a commemorative 25th anniversary pin recognizing the ongoing commitment to serving others.
The day's activities reflected the Volunteer Center's dedication to community engagement and demonstrated how acts of service, both big and small, can bring students together in support of a common purpose.
"9/11 Day serves as a powerful reminder that we all have the ability to make a positive impact in our communities," said Symantha Dattilo, Director of the Volunteer Center. "Through service and connection, members of the CMU community carry a commitment to community."
From creating comfort items for children and families to expressing gratitude for veterans and first responders, CMU community members spent the day turning remembrance into action.
