Portland Nonprofits Mark September 11th as the National Day of Service and Remembrance

Portland, September 11th, 2012. Thousands of volunteers joined forces to help local charities including the Oregon Food Bank. 175 volunteers repacked 49,376 pounds of food at OFB on the Day of Service. It was the eleventh anniversary of 9/11/2001 and volunteer groups honored the victims, survivors, and the many who rose in service in response to the tragedy, including first responders, recovery workers, volunteers, public safety officers and members of our military.

Rocky Norris repacks food at the Oregon Food Bank’s Maybelle Clark Macdonald Volunteer Action CenterRocky Norris repacks food at the Oregon Food Bank’s Maybelle Clark Macdonald Volunteer Action Center

Rocky Norris repacks food at the Oregon Food Bank’s Maybelle Clark Macdonald Volunteer Action Center

Desiree Davenhill pitches in.Desiree Davenhill pitches in.

Desiree Davenhill pitches in.

Volunteers were urged by Hands on Greater Portland to, “Pay tribute to the victims, survivors, and heroes of 9/11 by engaging with friends, family, and neighbors in volunteer service to communities across the region.” The organization has year-round volunteer opportunities at over 300 different nonprofits. “Whether you are working, parenting, in school or retired, Hands On Greater Portland offers you a variety of ways to get involved while meeting your schedule and interests. Volunteer for a one-time project. Volunteer for a few weeks. Volunteer after work or on the weekends. Volunteer alone, with family, friends or co-workers,” they explain.

The City of Portland Parks Bureau’s Community garden was another place to volunteer.

Some volunteer projects provide opportunities to come together and serve local community needs, side by side. Here’s a video with more information on how to volunteer with Hands on Greater Portland.


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Elisa Klein

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