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On September 11, we remember those whose lives were lost and honor the many people who responded by helping others.

The 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is an invitation to carry that spirit forward through acts of service in our own communities.

Whether you volunteer, check in on a neighbor, support a young person, or find another way to give your time, today is a reminder of what we can do for one another.

Friday will mark the 25th anniversary of September 11.

In remembrance, 9/11 Day is bringing people across the country together through , with a goal of inspiring 1 million good deeds between now and September 11.

Whether it’s volunteering, helping a neighbor, mentoring a young person, or simply showing up for someone in your community, every act of service and connection counts.

Learn more and join the movement: https://www.911day.org/uniiteforgood/

Do a Good Deed — 9/11 Day, 25 Years One good deed, a million of us, one day. Pick your good deed for September 11, put it on the map, and pass it on.

Think back to the books you loved growing up. Where did you read them? Who read with you or helped you sound out a new word? Which stories have stuck with you?

Reading can create opportunities for young people and mentors to learn, imagine, and connect together.

For , tell us: What book would you share with a young person in your life?📚

Some of the most important things we learn about work aren’t covered in onboarding or protocols.

How to navigate a difficult conversation. When to speak up. How to recover from a mistake. When it might be time to take a chance on something new.

Often, we learn those things from other people: colleagues, managers, mentors, friends, and others who share what they’ve learned and help us navigate what comes next.

Those relationships can shape our careers and influence how we show up for the people around us.

Who has shaped the way you approach your work?

Relationships are at the heart of belonging at school.

Mentors, educators, and other caring adults help create school communities where young people feel known, supported, and connected.

This back-to-school season, explore our free resources for building relationship-centered schools: https://mentoring.org/campaigns/back-to-school/

As Make-A-Will Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the many ways we can plan for the people and causes that matter to us.

For those creating or updating their estate plans, including MENTOR is one way to help strengthen mentoring opportunities for future generations.

Learn more about including MENTOR in your estate plans: https://ow.ly/6TCw50ZvPEt

Explore other ways to give: https://ow.ly/pQut50ZvPEu

How many partnerships never begin because we think we need the perfect plan first?

One participant in MENTOR's Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series (CMWS) challenged the idea that we need to have everything figured out before we begin:

"I actually wrote to a new partner while still in the webinar, because I realized that I didn't have to approach them with a concrete plan, just ask who I could meet with to talk...just to get the ball rolling!"

That’s the power of learning together. Sometimes what moves an idea forward is simply the confidence to take the first step.

Ready to get the ball rolling on your next partnership? Watch the series: https://mentoring.org/resource/cmws-april-2026-it-takes-a-village-identifying-forming-and-maintaining-community-partnerships-pt-1/

Some people leave a legacy not only through what they accomplish, but through what they make possible for others.

Dolly Parton was one of those people.

Her artistry reached generations, but so did her generosity, encouragement, and belief in the potential of others. Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, she helped put books into the hands of millions of children. Throughout her career, she also opened doors, shared what she learned, and inspired countless people to believe a little bigger in what was possible.

In the days since Dolly Parton’s passing, we’ve been reflecting on a lesson at the heart of mentoring: what we give to others travels far beyond us.