L.A. Works Organizes Week of Community Service for 9/11 Anniversary

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- L.A. Works, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit, is organizing a week of community service to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The event, which runs from September 9 to 13, aims to transform the annual remembrance into a day of action, fostering unity and compassion among Angelenos.

Supported by the 2026 9/11 Day Grant Program, administered by the nonprofit 9/11 Day in collaboration with AmeriCorps, L.A. Works is part of a nationwide movement. The goal is to reclaim the anniversary as an opportunity for national reflection, unity, and community service, particularly among the 100 million Americans who have no personal memory of the events.

The week's flagship events include: - On September 9, volunteers will beautify the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center for emergency service heroes, engaging in fire engine restoration, painting, and planting. - On September 13, efforts will focus on fire mitigation at Barnsdall Art Park, where volunteers will clear high-risk invasive plants and dispose of brush.

Deborah Brutchey, L.A. Works' Executive Director, said, "September 11 was a terrible day of loss, and 25 years later, we have an opportunity to honor those who were lost and put in harm's way by choosing service. When people come together to care for their neighbors, we strengthen the connections that hold us in community. That's something we can choose to carry forward."

These initiatives also support first responders and survivors of the Eaton Fire, ensuring that both those lost and those who responded to the tragedy are honored. L.A. Works has a long history of mobilizing volunteers to address a range of issues, from education and health to housing and environment. In 2025 alone, volunteers provided more than 175,000 hours of service, valued at $7.0245 million, significantly boosting the capacity of nonprofits in Los Angeles County.