The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Jefferson County, a part of the Senior Corps of the Corporation for National and Community Service participated in a National Day of Service honoring Sept. 11. For this year’s project for the 9/11 Day of Service local heroes including Fire, Police and Military were invited to visit the area schools and read a book to each first grade class.
The book chosen for this year was the Scholastic book, September 12th We Knew Everything Would Be All Right, a book written and illustrated by first-grade students for first grade students in response to the tragic events of 9/11/01 giving a unique first-grade perspective.
The mission of the Corporation for National and Community Service is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
To find out more about the program, contact Leslie H. Dorn of the United Way of Southeast Arkansas at 870-534-2153 or leslie.dorn@unitedway.org.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Jefferson County, a part of the Senior Corps of the Corporation for National and Community Service participated in a National Day of Service honoring Sept. 11. For this year’s project for the 9/11 Day of Service local heroes including Fire, Police and Military were invited to visit the area schools and read a book to each first grade class.
The book chosen for this year was the Scholastic book, September 12th We Knew Everything Would Be All Right, a book written and illustrated by first-grade students for first grade students in response to the tragic events of 9/11/01 giving a unique first-grade perspective.
The mission of the Corporation for National and Community Service is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
To find out more about the program, contact Leslie H. Dorn of the United Way of Southeast Arkansas at 870-534-2153 or leslie.dorn@unitedway.org.
