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HandsOn River Region
A program of the Volunteer and Information Center
334-264-3335I WILL Tribute Movement marks the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that shocked and changed our great nation forever. In the days and weeks that followed, the country came together in an unprecedented spirit of community and commitment.
To commemorate this historic time and pay tribute to those killed and those who rose to service on 9/11, Hands On River Region, a program of the Volunteer and Information Center, has organized numerous community service and remembrance projects. Activities at Union Station Train Shed in downtown Montgomery on Sunday, September 11th will promote disaster awareness; recognize and honor our military and first responders and include family friendly service projects designed to benefit disabled veterans, the elderly and other vulnerable populations.
The Volunteer & Information Center, in partnership with the City of Montgomery, River Region United Way and Hands On Network, has planned a powerful weekend of events to engage and inspire thousands of individuals to service on this weekend and beyond in honor of 9/11. The 9/11 Tribute Movement underscores the power of
people using their time, talent, voice and resources to create positive change in their communities.The weekend begins Friday with United Way's Corporate Day of Service Kick-Off Breakfast at American Red Cross. Following breakfast, individuals and groups representing over 22 local businesses will disperse to volunteer their time and provide 3-hours of service to work on various projects benefiting our community's most vulnerable populations.
The weekend will culminate on Sunday, September 11th with a full afternoon and evening of family-friendly activities. Activities around Union Station Train Shed include multiple volunteer service projects, disaster preparedness and response information, safety training, a display of first-responder equipment and vehicles and entertainment provided by local musician Ed Pickett and the Alabama Full Gospel Baptist Choir, Gulf South District. Activities at the Train Station, from 2:30 – 4:30pm, will be followed by an evening tribute to the victims of 9/11 at the Riverwalk Amphitheater. The Tribute, organized by the City of Montgomery, will be free to the public and will begin at 5 pm. The 9/11 Remembrance Event will feature guest speaker Operations Section Chief Lawrence Schultz from Washington, D.C. and patriotic music provided by Capitol Sounds Concert Band and The Montgomery Chorale. Chief Shultz, Incident Commander with the National Capital Region Incident Management Team previously served 25 years with the D.C. Fire Department and led the fire department's response at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Chief Schultz will be joined by other distinguished guests and elected officials.
More than 1,000 local volunteers are expected to serve throughout the 9/11 weekend and join more than 1 million nationwide for this National Day of Service. National sponsors include American Express, JP Morgan Chase, Glaxo Smith Kline, Hands On Network and Best Buy. Local partners with the Volunteer & Information Center include the City of Montgomery, River Region United Way, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC, State Farm Insurance, Beasley Allen Law Firm and ALFA Insurance.
To volunteer and be a part of the I WILL 9/11 Tribute, please call the Volunteer & Information Center, Hands On River Region at 264-3335 or sign up on the agency's website at www.handsonriverregion.org .
* See attached for detailed information
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
Corporate Day of Service
8:00 a.m.
9:00 – 12 Noon
LocationsWeekend events will kickoff with a breakfast at the American Red Cross for corporate volunteers servingon Friday's Corporate Day of Service. Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. After breakfast, volunteers will goto their service sites and work from 9 a.m. – noon. Area businesses and government organizations are encouraged to adopt service projects and grant their employees a 3- hour leave to work on various projects that benefit our community's most vulnerable populations. Individuals and college students will be encouraged to participate as well. First come…first serve! Individuals and groups may register at www.handsonriverregion.org or call 264-3335 for more information.
Projects for adoption include: reading to and playing with children, assembling frozen meals for the elderly and homebound, making home repairs, making and preparing raised beds for fall planting, donating blood, and more. These projects will assist Montgomery Public Schools, Montgomery Area Council on Aging, Montgomery Area Food Bank, MANE, Montgomery Clean City Commission, Sav-a-Life, Central Alabama Veterans Health Care, Brantwood Children's Home, the American Red Cross, and many more.
River Region United Way and Hands On River Region
Kick-Off Breakfast at American Red Cross for Corporate Volunteers
Corporate Volunteers Disperse to Service Remembrance Projectn Throughout the City
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th
6:30 a.m. – noon
Big Brothers Big Sisters Family Fitness Walk/Run
The Shoppes at East ChaseFamily Guidance Center's Big Brothers Big Sisters Family Fitness Walk/Run. Program provides one-to-one mentoring for children between the ages of 5 and 14. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies are between 7:30-8AM and include a color guard, National Anthem, and a moment of silence to remember those lost on 9/11, military members and first responders who rose to service. Call Wendy Littles at 270-4100 for more information.
8:00 a.m. – noon
Habitat for Humanity Build
329 Meehan, MontgomeryVolunteers will work on a house being built in Montgomery. Tools will be provided. To sign up register at www.handsonriverregion.org.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th
9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance
City of Montgomery and Hands On River Region
Hands On River Region is proud to join the City of Montgomery in providing a full afternoon and evening of family-friendly volunteer service activities, disaster preparedness information and training, and an evening tribute to the victims of 9/11 and those who rose in service following that fateful day.
Union Station Train Shed
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY
ED PICKETT
ALABAMA FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHOIR, GULF SOUTH DISTRICTUnion Station Train Shed
2:30-4:40
Sunday, September 11th.
Family-friendly service projects and activities for families and children:HEROES AMONG US – by the Cloverdale Playhouse. Writers, actors, local community leaders, and creative writing students will share stories of heroes and service from 9/11. After listening to stories about the heroic response of 9/11 firefighters, police, EMA and other responders, youth can write short stories of their own heroes with help from community volunteers. HYGINE KITS: Assemble hygiene kits to be distributed to homeless veterans DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PACKETS: assemble disaster awareness and preparation information kits for distribution to the homebound and event participants 9/11 REMEMBRANCE QUILT: decorate cloth squares that will be made into a 9/11
commemorative quilt and hung at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care Hospital FIRST AID TRAINING: certified trainer will provide information and fun, interactive training sessions
OPERATION HONOR CARDS: create cards and letters of appreciation and encouragement for deployed military troops and their families
BLANKETS FOR WARMTH: create small no-sew lap blankets for VA hospital patients
POTTED PLANTS FOR SENIORS: in decorated pots for area elderly in nursing homes
BOY SCOUT TROOPS will distribute over 2,500 flags to volunteers and those in attendanceDisaster awareness and safety training activities:
GOVERNORS OFFICE OF FAITH BASED & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES will promote its "Be Ready Day" and include activities, games and information on preparing for a disaster.
SOUTHERN BAPTIST DISASTER RELIEF TEAM will provide Disaster Preparedness Training and Debris Clean-up and Recovery Safety Demonstration. Special disaster response equipment and vehicles will be on display. Pre-registration requested for training. To register, dial 2-1-
1 or 1-888-421-1266
AMERICAN RED CROSS will display their Emergency Response Vehicle and disaster preparedness information
MONTGOMERY FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS will display their emergency response vehicles and have emergency response information available. The departments will also hold demonstrations on the river showcasing their dive team skills and fire boat response.
MONTGOMERY CITY/COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY and CERT members will provide training information for anyone interested in being part of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).Riverwalk Amphitheater
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.Tribute
The 9/11 signature event is a tribute to the victims and heroes of 9/11, the victims and heroes of recent tornadoes, our area's first responders and all branches of the military who work diligently to keep us safe. The tribute will include a 21-gun salute, music from the Capitol Sounds Concert Band and the Montgomery Chorale and inspirational remarks from special dignitaries.
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