Twenty-five years after September 11, a day that changed our nation forever, Activate Good is calling on the Triangle to come together not only to remember, but to serve.
On September 11, 2026, Activate Good will lead its annual 9/11 Day of Service & 25th Anniversary Remembrance Event, transforming a day of tragedy into a powerful day of unity, service, resilience, and hope.
The event will take place at John Chavis Memorial Park, 905 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina.
The morning shift is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the afternoon shift is from 2 to 4 p.m.
Follow the above links to learn about the event and service projects.
Hundreds of volunteers will gather across the Triangle to honor the victims, survivors, first responders, military members, and everyday heroes of September 11 through meaningful acts of service.
In partnership with the City of Raleigh, Activate Good will host its signature Remembrance Event at John Chavis Memorial Park, bringing the community together for hands-on service projects, a Community Connections Fair, remarks from local leaders, and opportunities to support critical needs across our community.
Each shift kicks off with a commemoration featuring the Raleigh Fire Department’s Honor Guard, moment of silence, the National Anthem and words from local leaders.
Theatre Raleigh’s Come From Away cast member Anne Scaramuzzo will sing at the first shift, and that shift will also feature words from City of Raleigh Council Member Corey Branch and Mike Greer (a former Special Agent with the FBI who responded to the Pentagon following the terrorist attack and worked to recover evidence).
The second shift’s kickoff will feature performer Mary Selvidge and words from City Council Member Stormie Forte. Activate Good is also honored to also welcome North Carolina Governor Josh Stein who will share special remarks.
After the kickoff, at each shift volunteers will have the opportunity to tackle real community needs through hands-on projects supporting local nonprofits and schools across the Triangle from crafting encouraging cards and blankets to packaging schools supply and hygiene kits, wrapping diapers, sorting clothing for children, and more.
The event will also feature three impactful community drives and a FREE Community Connections Fair, giving residents the opportunity to meet local nonprofits, learn about pressing needs in the Triangle, and discover meaningful ways to stay involved beyond September 11. Over twenty nonprofits and schools will be featured and will benefit from this event.
Community members 18 and older, as well as youth 8 and older with adult supervision, are invited to participate.
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John Chavis Memorial Park (Raleigh)
505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Raleigh, NC
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