Pay It Forward 9/11

Pay It Forward 9/11 On 9/11, we said we'd . Perform good deeds starting Sept 1st Feed a stranger's parking meter
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Recruit a team to join the 11 Days of Kindness (Sept 1-11)
Ideas from previous years:
1. Buy a coffee shop gift card and pay for the coffee of a stranger behind you in line, asking them to keep it going.
2. Buy a savings bond for an infant born on September 11th.
4. Call a nearby school and ask if they need any supplies. Go buy them and deliver on 9/11.
5. If you can afford giving away $50-100, gi

ve the money to a favorite food cart, donut shop or diner. Stand at the register and pay the bill for as many people the money will cover. Tell the recipient what you're doing (to remember 9/11) and ask them to Pay It Forward.
6. Bring old books or magazines to a hospice, retirement center or children's hospital.
7. Purchase a bus/rail pass for a stranger.
8. Bake a cake and bring it to firefighters working on 9/11.
9. Buy lunch for a police officer.
10. Bake cookies, wrapping them in bags with a tag saying "Remember 9/11, Pay it Forward". Hand them out to kids riding the school bus.

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04/23/2026

True heroism isn’t about superpowers. It’s found in the everyday bravery of those who perform small acts of kindness, especially in people who care for and support children.

04/23/2026

Experience the Tony-award-winning musical Come From Away in Gander – the place, and the people, that inspired the remarkable story.

So proud of you, Jeanette Gutierrez, and your contributions to our organization. Thank you for all you do. ❤️
04/23/2026

So proud of you, Jeanette Gutierrez, and your contributions to our organization. Thank you for all you do. ❤️

Meet Jeanette Gutierrez, Museum Docent and Government & Community Affairs volunteer. A participant of the first group of docent volunteers to complete training in 2014, Jeanette’s experience as a 9/11 survivor has propelled her into a life focused on collective healing and connecting with different types of survivors across the world.

On 9/11, Jeanette was working in 3 World Financial Center, across the street from the World Trade Center. After hearing a crash from her desk, she looked out the window to see plumes of smoke and flames coming from the North Tower. She immediately called her older sister, Gail, who worked for the U.S. Attorney’s office in downtown Manhattan. After the second plane struck the South Tower, Gail called Jeannette to alert her and insist that she evacuate. Per building security instructions to stay put, Jeanette resisted, so Gail walked from her office to pick Jeanette up. They walked north together to safety and were out of the direct zone of impact when the South Tower collapsed at 9:59 a.m. To this day, Jeanette says, “Leaving 15 minutes later, would have changed my story, possibly even both our stories. If not for my sister, I’m not sure I’d be alive today. She is my hero.”

Since 2016, for nearly every anniversary of 9/11, Jeanette has traveled to Gander, Newfoundland, where thousands of stranded travelers were taken in after the 9/11 attacks. There, she finds community and solace with dozens of friends and loved ones. As Jeanette marks 12 years of volunteer service at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum this year, she finds deep meaning in interacting with visitors, hearing their 9/11 stories, and sharing hopes for a better world.

Three of our favorite inspiring quotes for Earth Day:"The Earth is what we all have in common." -- Wendell Berry"There a...
04/22/2026

Three of our favorite inspiring quotes for Earth Day:

"The Earth is what we all have in common." -- Wendell Berry

"There are non passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew." -- Marshall McLuhan

“A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children.” -- John James Audubon

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Let us be one of your first charitable donations for the 2026 tax season. We are proud to be a registered 501c3 charitab...
04/21/2026

Let us be one of your first charitable donations for the 2026 tax season. We are proud to be a registered 501c3 charitable organization with the highest rating - and kind board members who keep the ripple effect of going year-round.

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04/21/2026

Which one is the “real Kevin T?”
Watch actor perform two backflips for kindness, in support of our Pay it Forward 9/11 charity. We’re grateful to the hundreds of musical productions around the world that are supporting our mission.

So many incredible Come From Away regional performances taking place nationwide - worldwide! This review of the 's perfo...
04/20/2026

So many incredible Come From Away regional performances taking place nationwide - worldwide! This review of the 's performance referenced a Variety magazine quote calling Come From away a "moving, entertaining tribute to international amity and indomitable human spirit." We couldn't agree more. Read more:

Experience the heartwarming musical 'Come From Away' at City Springs Theatre Company. A true story of kindness and generosity on 9/11.

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04/19/2026

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