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Service Project on 9/12 : In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11
September 12 @ 09:45 - 16:00
Join Rotary Metro NYC & friends on 9/12 as part of the 9/11 Day of Service Project.
In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, The Holding Frames will host an expanded, community-centered activation of Spirit of 9/12 on September 12, 2026 — a youth-led day of service rooted in healing, connection, and the simple, powerful act of showing up for one another. The event will take place at Washington Market Park in Lower Manhattan, just blocks from the World Trade Center site — a place that holds deep personal and collective meaning. At its core, this project engages youth and community members in creating healing art that serves communities in crisis across the country — transforming remembrance into a tangible act of care.
Here is what the day looks like: Youth Ambassadors (approximately 10–15 young people recruited from PS 234 Independence School, neighboring schools, and communities across New York City and beyond) will serve as project leaders — welcoming participants, guiding the art-making process, and helping shape the tone of the day. These are not passive participants; youth actively lead and co-create the experience. Participants will engage in a facilitated, trauma-informed art-making process using The Holding Frames’ FRAME Method (Finding Resilience After Major Events). Together, they will paint wooden frames and write messages of care, hope, and connection. No artistic experience is needed — the activity is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for all ages.
ALL ARE WELCOME! This is a child friendly event!
We are signing up for the 10am-12pm shift