Welcome!
September 9th, 2023
The Heber Valley group putting on this 9/11 Day of Service consists of representatives from local civic groups, faith organizations, the forest service, school councils and the Wasatch Parent Network, senior centers, the Wasatch Community Foundation, and other local groups connected to our community.
In conjunction with the National Day of Service, we have organized a variety of service opportunities for individuals and families throughout the Heber Valley that are posted on Just Serve.
This is the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11 and a great opportunity to give back to our community.
We very much look forward to joining with our neighbors on that weekend to provide service in honor of those first responders who served on this heroic day.
We hope you'll consider setting aside some time to provide services on this Day of Service. We know this will impact our valley in a beautiful way!
We encourage you to use the following hashtags when sharing pictures and stories about your experiences on social media: #911day and #911utahdayofservice
*Special thanks to Wasatch Community Foundation and UServeUtah for providing grants to cover the cost of materials to publicize this event!
9/11 Service Projects
Airport Windsock Painting
On Saturday, September 9th from 10:00am to 12:00pm, we'll be painting the windsock and surrounding area at the Heber Airport. Many hands make for light work! This is a fun way to help out our local airport. Paint and painting tools will be provided. Please be sure to wear clothing you don't mind getting paint on!
Please note: We'll be gathering for the opening ceremony at Main Street Park prior to departing for your service project.
Contact Julie Wagstaff @ (435) 671-3371 for any questions.
Heber City Park
On Saturday, September 10th at 8am, we will be cleaning up Heber City Park and sprucing up the trees. Bring shovels, wheelbarrows and yard tools that can help remove the sod from the base of the trees. The city is providing the mulch to put at the bottom of the trees and bags for the discarded sod. Many hands make light work!
Storm Haven Entrance Clean-Up
On Saturday, September 9th from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Mayor Scott Kohler has asked for help cleaning up the entrance area to Storm Haven Estates. This will help with fire danger and aesthetics. Please bring rakes, shovels, work gloves and smiles! All ages are welcome. Click here for location.
Please note: We'll be gathering for the opening ceremony at Main Street Park prior to departing for your service project.
Contact Scott Kohler @ scott.kohler12@yahoo.com for any questions.
Contact Mary Barger @ msb1004@msn.com for any questions.
Heber Valley Hospital Clean-Up
On Saturday, September 9th from 10am to 12pm, we'll be pulling weeds around the Heber City Hospital and parking lot. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Please note: We'll be gathering for the opening ceremony at Main Street Park prior to departing for your service project.
Contact Barbie Swainston @ (435) 671-2614 or
Lynette Smedley @ (801) 592-1962 for any questions.
Heber Main Street Beautification
On Saturday, September 9th from 10am to 12pm, we'll be cleaning up this yard on our downtown Main St. Bring gloves, shovels, rakes and wheel barrows if you have them.
Please note: We'll be gathering for the opening ceremony at Main Street Park prior to departing for your service project.
Contact Ann Moulton @ (435) 654-8189 for any questions.
Heber Valley Railroad Clean-Up
On Saturday, September 9th at 10am to 12pm, we'll be cleaning up around the outside of the Heber Valley Railroad.
Please note: We'll be gathering for the opening ceremony at Main Street Park prior to departing for your service project.
Contact Dustin Findarle @ (209) 603-1590 for any questions.
Cascade Springs Clean-Up
On Saturday, September 9th from 10am to 12pm, we'll be cleaning up in and around the ponds at Cascade Springs.
Please note: We'll be gathering for the opening ceremony at Main Street Park prior to departing for your service project.
Contact Matt Blaser @ (801) 631-3122 for any questions.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Fleece Blankets
On Saturday, September 9th from 10am to 12pm, we'll be cutting and preparing blankets for the homeless. These blankets will go to women in the Correctional Facility to finish for us.
Contact Terri Wright @ (541) 279-1592 for any questions.
Weaving Sleeping Mats from Plastic Bags
On Saturday, September 9th from 10am to 12pm, we'll be making sleeping mats for the homeless. Each mat takes around 600-700 grocery bags to complete.
Contact Mary Barger @ (435) 654-7101 for any questions.
Refuge Kits
Refugee and immigrant women in Utah have much higher infant mortality rates than the general population. Most cannot afford health insurance for themselves, their birth experience, or their newborns. We are collecting donations of a list of needed items to be placed into kits to assist these newborns and their mothers. We will collect the items on Saturday, September 10th OR you can order online and ship them directly.
Fresh Harvest Donations
Fresh produce can be dropped off at either the Christian Center Park City or Community Action during business hours or at the closing event there will be a table set up and any extra fresh fruits and vegetables can be left there and it will get divided between the local food pantry’s.
Contact Spud Beckstrom @ (801) 602-9787 for any questions.
Volunteer Sign-Up
Interested in volunteering for a project to serve our community during this 9/11 day of service? Fill out the form below!
Unable to Serve? Accepting Financial Donations
WCF Food Drive Fund
Support our local food pantries in Wasatch County, including Christian Center Park City, Community Action, and the High School.
Donations to this fund will be used to purchase items needed at these local pantries.
WCF General Services Fund
Our Human Services Pillar mission is to address the unmet basic needs of residents in Wasatch County, including food insecurity, housing, and public transportation. In addition, we are raising funds for the Area Food Drive, the Christmas Food Box Program, the Weekend Back Pack Program, and other sponsorship projects. All funds stay local to Heber Valley.
Airport Clean-Up & Maintenance
On Saturday, September 10th from 9:00 to 11:00am, we will be heading to the airport and fixing up the windsock area. We will be painting, chopping down weeds and cleaning up the fence line of any trash. So come ready to get your hands dirty and lets make the airport look amazing!
Contact Dustin Findarle @ (435) 603-1590 for any questions.
Heber City Park
On Saturday, September 10th at 8am, we will be cleaning up Heber City Park and sprucing up the trees. Bring shovels, wheelbarrows and yard tools that can help remove the sod from the base of the trees. The city is providing the mulch to put at the bottom of the trees and bags for the discarded sod. Many hands make light work!
Contact Mary Barger @ msb1004@msn.com for any questions.
Heber Valley Hospital
On Saturday, September 10th from 9:00 to 11:00am, we'll be pulling weeds around the Heber City Hospital and parking lots. We will be meeting in the north parking lot. We will provide trash bags. Please bring your own gloves.
Contact Karen Atkin @ (801) 580-9477 for any questions.
Deer Creek Shoreline
On Saturday, September 10th from 9:00 to 11:00am, we will be helping clean the shorelines of the wonderful Deer Creek State Park. You will need to sign in at the ranger station as well as register on our website. Each vehicle will receive a volunteer pass for this day of service. We will also provide trash bags and gloves for those participating.
Contact Scott & Jana Smith @ (435) 225-1570 for any questions.
Daniels Township Clean-Up
On Saturday, September 10th at 8:00am, we will be removing fire hazard brush, weeds, etc. from around various dwellings of elderly and needy families in the Storm Haven area. We need volunteers with chain saws, weed trimmers, dump trailers, pruners, rakes, pitch forks, gloves, strong backs and willing hearts. Due to limited parking at the job site, we'll in the parking lot of the Heber East Stake center located at 2395 S. Mill Road and car pool to the site.
Contact Tom Gordon @ (435) 503-1451 for any questions.
Valley Hills Park
On Saturday, September 10th from 8:00 to 11:00am, we'll be giving this park some love and care. We will be trimming bushes, trees, cleaning up weeds and trash. Please bring any saws, weed trimmers, pruners, rakes, gloves and any other related tools you may have. There will be a trailer present for branches and trimmings to dispose of.
Contact Spud Beckstrom @ (801) 602-9787 for any questions.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Fleece Blankets
Creating Fleece Blankets for Refugees! Donate 1 1/2- 2-yard pieces of 55”- 60” wide fleece any time before or on the morning of 9/10, between 10-12 or come to the LDS Stake Center at 2395 S Mill Road to help cut and tie the blankets. Please bring your own fabric scissors. Children wanting to participate must be old enough to safely and properly cut the fabric 10+.
Contact Terri Wright @ (541) 279-1592 for any questions.
Hygiene Kits for Girls
The WOW (Widows of Wasatch) will complete 400 hundred bags for Days for Girls International. Girls in third world countries miss a week of school every month because of their menstrual cycle and the lack of supplies to enable them to attend class. These kits are washable and provide confidence for girls and their education doesn’t suffer.
Contact Hi McNaughtan @ (435) 671-0626 for any questions.
Refuge Kits
Refugee and immigrant women in Utah have much higher infant mortality rates than the general population. Most cannot afford health insurance for themselves, their birth experience, or their newborns. We are collecting donations of a list of needed items to be placed into kits to assist these newborns and their mothers. We will collect the items on Saturday, September 10th OR you can order online and ship them directly.
Fresh Harvest Donations
Fresh produce can be dropped off at either the Christian Center Park City or Community Action during business hours or at the closing event there will be a table set up and any extra fresh fruits and vegetables can be left there and it will get divided between the local food pantry’s.
Contact Spud Beckstrom @ (801) 602-9787 for any questions.
Closing Ceremony
Southfield Park at 5pm on September 10th
Countdown Until 9/9
It's not too late to sign-up!
Volunteer Sign-Up
Interested in volunteering for a project to serve our community during this 9/11 day of service? Fill out the form!
Please note: We'll be serving on Saturday (9/9) of this year's 9/11.
Wasatch Community Foundation Presents:
Cornhole Tournament for First Responders
Prizes are starting to come in from some of our wonderful local businesses for our Tournament winners! We'd like to thank Ace Hardware for being one of the sponsors for this event! We will also have a few tasty food truck options, as well. Don't forget to sign up today to secure your team's spot. Only 75 teams available!
Registration ends September 24th.