AmeriCorps, formerly the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced funding that will bring Americans together to focus on service to others through national days of service. Awarded to organizations across the country, these grants will support volunteer activities on the annual September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance and throughout the year.

“We know that volunteerism creates a sense of unity that allows our differences to fall away as we work together to address a common goal. This sense of service is woven into the fabric of our nation,” said Barbara Stewart, CEO of AmeriCorps, formerly CNCS. “The organizations receiving funding will provide opportunities for Americans to make a difference through days of service like 9/11 Day.”

The grants announced will fund volunteer projects for the 2021 September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance and throughout the year, which will also commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Beginning in 2002, family members who lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks lead the effort for an appropriate and fitting tribute to honor their loved ones and those who volunteered to serve our country in response to the tragedy. In addition to tributes and commemorations, they sought to establish a national tradition that engaged our country in volunteer service that was forward looking and helped those in need, creating a lasting legacy for their loved ones. The leadership and efforts of these family members resulted in the legislative establishment of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance in April of 2009. AmeriCorps was charged with supporting this effort across the country. Each year, AmeriCorps works with 9/11Day.org, grantees, such as Greene Lamp and faith-based, local, and national organizations to expand volunteering that honors the sacrifice of the families affected by September 11, 2001. Since September 11, 2001, millions of Americans have come together with a common purpose to honor 9/11 and commemorate the tragedy through volunteer service. Together, they represent a shared belief that by neighbor helping neighbor, we can make our country stronger and better for decades to come.

Greene Lamp is humbled to have received this grant funding and is looking forward to continuing the legacy of volunteerism across Lenoir, Greene, Pitt, and Beaufort Counties, respectively.

For more information on the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Grant/Projects and guidance on how to become a volunteer, please contact Priscilla L. Wiggins, Director of Senior and Volunteer Services (pwiggins@greenelamp.org or 252-933-3430); or Ariel Dorcent, Program Assistant (adorcent@greenelamp.org or 252-523-7770 ext. 102).