2022 年 9 月
內華達州南部的後期聖徒與其他人一起在全國范圍內提供服務
拉斯維加斯 – In observance of the federally-recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, over 65 volunteer service projects were coordinated in Clark County from September 3-17. This day of service is inspired by the spirit of unity and service that arose in America, and in many other parts of the world, in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001.
所有地區公民都可以通過 www.JustServe.org/911dayvegas. JustServe 是一個網站和應用程序，可將我們社區中的志願者與非營利組織聯繫起來，讓任何人都可以輕鬆地在廣泛的領域做志願者。
這些項目與大型和小型非營利組織協調，包括救世軍、拉斯維加斯救援團、諾亞動物之家、150 計劃、嬰兒賞金計劃、非洲社區中心、Shade Tree、天主教慈善機構、安睡天堂和更多的。
Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s Las Vegas Chapter was founded in 2019. Their mission is dedicated to building, assembling and delivering beds to children and families in need. Estimates are that 9,000 to 13,500 Clark County children won’t have a bed to sleep in tonight. These children end up sleeping on floors and couches. Sleep in Heavenly Peace holds regularly scheduled “build days” with the goal to build as many as 50 beds in a single day. In the next month, the Las Vegas chapter will deliver their 500th bed since 2019. Local chapter co-president, Chris McDowell says, “The needs in our city are greater than I imagined when I became involved with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. We are grateful for our corporate sponsors and to JustServe and the National 9/11 Day of Service organizations for shining a light on our work.” The build day was an enormous success, even in the midst of a rainstorm 44 beds were completed. The rainstorm did not dampen the volunteer’s spirits.
The City of Henderson, Nevada State Parks, and Get Outdoors Nevada all posted projects to clean up trails, parks and gardens as a part of this 9/11 Day of Service. Get Outdoors Nevada’s mission is to connect people of all backgrounds and ages to Nevada’s outdoor areas. One of their projects included in this effort is at Rainbow Gardens. Almendra Johnson, Get Outdoors Nevada Volunteer Program Director, says, “This area is listed as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. This project will allow us to clean and restore trails so that generations to come will be able to enjoy this beautiful natural area within our community.”
Opportunity Village is ready to begin preparing to celebrate its 31st holiday season. Every dollar spent at the Magical Forest goes towards programs and services for over 3,000 people with disabilities at Opportunity Village. This year there is a need volunteers to help with painting, working in the dirt, hanging decorations and more projects. “We appreciated that JustServe provides people with an opportunity to find community projects where their volunteerism can go to work, and we look forward to working hand in hand to prepare for another great season at the Magical Forest.” Director Heather Davis said. 9月10日誌願者冒著風雨日 掛裝飾品、清理節日樹、移走燈以串起新燈、整理裝飾品等等。
還有許多其他著名的項目，包括：
- 為包括 Street Teens 在內的各種組織發起食品募捐活動
- 義工匯集5000個微笑禮包
- 組織收集了從尿布和兒童睡衣到衛生用品和民族護髮產品的物品
- 人們為無家可歸者提供午餐
- 此外，許多項目都是由志願者在家完成的，比如為寄養兒童縫製行李袋、為弱勢老人編織毛毯、為我們地區兒科重症監護醫院綁被子等。
With over 65 projects, at more than 50 locations, during the two weeks surrounding September 11, an estimated 6,000 volunteers served their community. From elderly adults and families with small children, to school clubs and businesses, each person worked to transform the anniversary of 9/11 into a day of doing good and rekindling the spirit of unity that arose in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
