9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance 2024

Join Youth Community Service and your community neighbors to make an immeasurable positive impact in our local communities through service.

Join us!
Throughout the Month of September
YCS National Day of Service 2024

FULLFILL DONATION DRIVES

DREAMer’s Roadmap - #Supplies4FarmWorkers
Support DREAMer’s Roadmap with their back to school drive for #Supplies4FarmWorkers with the convenience of an Amazon wishlist.
Questions? Email inof@dreamersroadmap.org
Needs list and drop off information list: link

Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP)
Support EHP neighbors helping neighbors by purchasing items from their current needs list.
Needs list and drop off information: link

Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence
Support survivors of domestic violence by purchasing items to create a “Meal for a Day Kit”.
Meal for a Day kit list and drop off information: link

WeHOPE
Support WeHOPE by purchasing items to create hygiene kits for their Dignity on Wheels Program.
Hygiene kits list and drop off information: link

Karat School Project (KSP)
Support KSP by purchasing items from their everyday needs list for K-12th and Adult RV dwellers and transient students in Palo Alto and Redwood City. Donation drive list: link

IZZI Early Education
Support IZZ by purchasing or donating recycled items for their playground enhancement projects. Items list and drop off location information: link

Ravenswood Family Health Network
Support Ravenswood Family Health Network for their annual coat & winter supplies drive.
Items list and drop off location: link

CREATE CRAFTS FOR A CAUSE

Animal Assisted Happiness (AAH)
Support the (AAH) by making barnyard buddies treats, creating easy enrichment toys or purchase items from their Amazon wish list. The animals really love them.
Instructions, Amazon link and drop off information: link

East Palo Alto Senior Center
Support EPA Senior Center and create activity kits for their senior members.
Activity kits list and drop off information: link

Stevenson House
Support Stevenson House and create activity kits for their residents (120 residents).
Activity kit list and drop off information: link

Project Linus
Support Project Linus by being a Blanketeer and making new, handmade, washable no-sew blankets for children who are seriously ill, in the hospital, traumatized, in foster care.
No-sew blanket instructions and drop off locations: link

Sutter Health
Encourage and thank nurse healthcare workers for all they do with a thank you card. Make as many cards as you would like.
Card instructions and mail/drop off information: link

SIGN-UP FOR IN-PERSON SERVICE

Stanford Blood Drive
Sunday 9/8 2pm – 6pm
Oshman Family JCC, Basketball Gym, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, 94303

Parking: Park in JCC parking lot and let them know you are a part of the JCC/YCS Blood Drive Event
Join Stanford Blood Center at The Oshman Family JCC to save lives by donating in honor of the September 11th National Day of Service!

Sign Up for An Appointment: Link or Call (650) 723-7831

Blood donors must:

Be at least 17 years of age (16-year-olds may donate with parent/guardian consent)
Weigh at least 110 pounds
Be free of cold and flu symptoms (allergies are okay, as are most medications)
Eat before donating and drink plenty of fluids
BRING PHOTO ID

Multifaith Peace & Prayer Picnic
Wednesday, September 11th, 5:30pm – 7:45pm
Palo Alto City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, 94301

Join American Muslim Voice and Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice for this special annual event to transform this tragic day into one of peace and building a beloved community. All ages are welcome to attend. Please invite your family and friends. Please rsvp for food headcount: link

Volunteer opportunity to earn service hours. Sign up: link

Questions? Contact Monica, monica@youthcommunityservice.org

Filoli Orchard Days
September 11th, 12th & 14th, 9am – 12pm
86 Canada Rd., Woodside, 94062

Help prepare the Gentleman’s Orchard for Orchard Days. Build a hay maze and mulch the trees and path while learning the history of the orchard.
Sign Up: link

Coming Soon!

Compassion Week
September 21st - 29th

Compassion Week brings together volunteers of all ages and abilities for ten days of meaningful service activities! During this inspiring event, volunteers work tirelessly to support local organizations that focus on meeting the basic needs of our neighbors year-round. With over 160 diverse projects to choose from, there’s something fun and convenient for everyone. Together, we can make a significant difference and spread compassion in our community. Forge connections of hope and joy as you selflessly serve others and learn about the incredible organizations dedicated to building a stronger, more purposeful community.

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