Volunteers are invited to help on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 9 a.m. to Noon at Sun Valley Elementary School to clean up the playground and outdoor school property. This effort is part of the “9/11 Day of Service” events happening in Sun Valley, NV in remembrance of the victims and families affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
This clean-up event, hosted by JustServe and the Sparks Nevada West Stake, will benefit school children and educators in Sun Valley by helping maintain a fun and safe environment for kids to play in during recess.
How Can I Volunteer?
Use the QR code (or the link) to fill out the Washoe County School District volunteer form (available in English and Spanish). Volunteers should bring yard tools, hoes, rakes, a pair of gloves, etc., and wear closed-toe shoes.
What If I Prefer Not To Work Outside?
You can also help in any of the following ways:
- Make teddy bears for Dolls of Hope (a non-profit charity)
- Make little dresses for Little Dresses for Africa (a non-profit charity)
- Donate coats to Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet (a Sparks non-profit charity)
See the flyer below for information and QR codes for all the ways you can help.
BBQ To Follow
After the service events are finished, please join us at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for a BBQ, located at 570 E 4th Ave in Sun Valley, just a few blocks away from the elementary school.
Approximately 20-30 volunteers are needed at each of the events. For those participating in the sewing projects, please download the sewing directions, dress pattern, and the teddy bear pattern online. Please bring a sewing machine, material, bias tape, scissors, thread, and a needle (if you can). You can also make some dresses and bears ahead of time and bring them to the event.
