Hundreds of volunteers across Westchester County came together recently to honor the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 through meaningful community service as part of the 14th annual “9/11 Serve and Remember Days of Service hosted by Volunteer New York! in partnership with the city of New Rochelle and Westchester County.
Volunteers participated in various service projects to support local nonprofits and address community needs. From packing over 51,408 meals at Monroe College in New Rochelle to assembling comfort kits, blankets and other essential items for vulnerable groups at the Westchester County Center, the event once again demonstrated the power of collective action in building stronger communities.
Jeanette Gisbert, executive director of Volunteer New York!, said, “As each year passes since that tragic day, it becomes even more important to remember the spirit of unity and service that brought us together in the aftermath of 9/11….”
The 14th Annual 9/11: Serve & Remember Days of Service was made possible thanks to the support of major sponsor Robison Oil, and event sponsors Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts and WMC Health.
The Corporate Champions who strongly support the mission of Volunteer New York! include ConEdison, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, Hudson Valley Credit Union, M&T Bank, MasterCard, Morgan Stanley, PCSB Community Foundation, PepsiCo, PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, RAND, Regeneron, Retirement Transformed, Robison Oil Corporation, TD Bank, The Journal News & LoHud.com, Webster Bank, and WMCHealth. With additional and ongoing support from Westchester County and AmeriCorps Seniors.
