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September 11, 2002 |
United Day of Service |
| On September 11, 2002, tens of thousands of young people participated in thousands of community service and service-learning projects, celebrating the contributions that youth make to their communities and honoring the lives lost on September 11, 2001. On Champions of Hope's inaugural United Day of Service, people from all backgrounds, including youth, families, and community organizations collaborated in volunteering, education, and community building. President Bush declared the month of September as the "September of Service." He called on all youth nationwide to volunteer in honor of the lives that were lost and to keep America strong. At our United Day of Service ceremony, youth declared their commitment to do just that! The Ceremony was both a dignified memorial for those lost in the September 11 attacks, and a celebration of the youth who have pledged their time and energy to honor them through volunteer service. |  Our Master of Ceremonies was actor Sean Astin. Click here to read about Sean's contributions! |
 The national anthem was performed by singer Kelly Clarkson. Click here to read about Kelly's contributions! |  A number of dignitaries attended the Ceremony. Here, Senator Harris Wofford speaks, accompanied by Damien Johnson and Jesse Coltrane, students from Camden, NJ. |
 USAID Administrator Andrew S. Natsios presents the Freedom Lives Award to USAID/Operation Day's Work student, Laura Bloomer, an 8th grader from Quincy, Massachusetts. Laura planted a "Peace Garden", and coordinated a "Kids' Fair to Benefit Children Orphaned by the Attack on America". |  Amber Coffman, in conjunction with the Maryland Food Bank and some 20+ community groups, led the first state-wide celebration of the United Day of Service. They collected over eight tons of non-perishable foods items for the Maryland Food Bank. |
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