Harrison, NJ (September 7, 2022) – The New York Red Bulls have launched the 10th annual "11 Days of Service," a month-long community initiative running in conjunction with September 11 – the national day of service and remembrance. Rather than just participate in one day of service, players, front office staff, supporters and partners will participate in several different community activations as a tribute to the victims and survivors from the attacks of September 11, 2001.
"Throughout the year, giving back to the community and our neighbors remains a priority for our club," said Marc de Grandpré, General Manager, New York Red Bulls. "Now in the 10th year of '11 Days of Service,' members of our organization, our valued partners and loyal supporters will come together once again. During the month, they will all give their time and energy to honor the courageous heroes of 9/11 and their families."
The club kicked off "11 Days of Service" at the beginning of the month by distributing 537 meals to families in Summit, NJ as part of the GRACE Distribution Day.
The following are the events of the “11 Days of Service” program happening throughout the remainder of September:
Today, September 7 – Community FoodBank NJ in partnership with Dawn
Front office staff and supporters sorted food and assembles breakfasts/lunches. This event was in partnership with Dawn and goes hand-in-hand with the club’s Free Kicks for Free Meals campaign.
September 9 - Harrison, NJ Fire and Police Departments
Volunteers will be serving lunch to the Harrison Fire and Police Departments.
September 12 – 9/11 Day New York City Meal Pack
Volunteers will join together with military veterans and first responders to pack healthy and non-perishable meals for food-insecure individuals in partnership with the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance in cities across the country.
September 14 – Jersey Cares
RBNY Academy players will volunteer with Jersey Cares to put together Garden Kits that will be donated to local elementary schools and Veteran Hope Packs that will be distributed to homeless veterans filled with necessities such as hygiene products, snacks and more.
September 15 – Together We Rise in partnership with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Volunteers will assemble birthday, superhero and STEM boxes to be donated to local Newark foster care center, in partnership with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey employees.
September 20 – Partnerships for Parks in New York City
Volunteers will help brighten and maintain Morningside Park with a fence-painting project.
September 21 – Muddy Paws Rescue in New York City
Volunteers will spend time putting together supplies for the Rescue’s adoption van.
September 23 – Park revitalization project in Caldwell, NJ
RBNY Academy players will mulch, pull weeds, and plant new flowers at Grover Cleveland Park in NJ.
September 28 – Audi GOOOOALS for Growth with Jersey Cares in Newark, NJ
Volunteers will be planting trees in Branch Brook Park for the Audi GOOOOALS for Growth program. With every goal scored this season, Audi and RBNY donate four trees to a community in need.
September 29 – Ronald McDonald House; Breakfast for Heroes in partnership with Kean University
Volunteers will assemble breakfast bags and write notes of encouragement for the families staying at Ronald McDonald House New York, in partnership with Kean University employees and their students. The event will take place on Kean's main campus in Union, NJ.
