1. Lead Moment of Silence on 9.11

GOAL: Unite your school and/or community in peaceful tribute to the Fallen and those lost on 9.11.

HOW: Virtual by video or, if school is open, in person at safe social distance.

• Deepen the impact: Honor a local Fallen Hero or 9.11 victim &/or engage their family. Engage local First Responders for reflections and to express gratitude. Partner with Ambassadors and/or Alumni.
• Team up! Engage your local superintendent to spread your Moment of Silence video to other principals and schools in your district.

Leading with Lacey: Moment of Silence project HANDOUT -- Tips and Ideas from Alumni guest, Courtney Woodward

2. Virtual Tribute Stone Garden

GOAL: Honor & remember a Fallen Hero or loved one lost on 9.11 by learning about and reflecting on their life; and by creating a beautiful Tribute Stone.

HOW: With guidance from Project 351, learn how to create a Tribute Stone. Post an image of your Stone and "why I honor and remember" on social media on September 11th.

• Deepen the impact: Learn about the Hero(es) you are assigned through biographies (provided by Project 351), online research, and, if appropriate, by engaging family members.
• Team up! Our goal is to honor ~500 Fallen Heroes and MA victims of 9.11. Can you tribute more than one? Or engage friends and family to help?

Leading with Lacey: Tribute Stones project HANDOUT -- Tips and Ideas from Alumna Molly Castle

Missed the Leading with Lacey? Check out Molly's video demo of how to make a Tribute Stone!

Important Note for Tribute Stone registrants: You will receive social media posting guidance and instructions from us during the week of 9/7 so that we can all create our Virtual Tribute Stone Garden on September 11. Stay tuned!

3. Fundraising for MMHF

GOAL: Provide care and comfort for bereaved families of the Fallen.

HOW: Inspire friends and family to donate to MMHF.

• Deepen the impact: Gain motivation from Diane Nealon and the MMHF website.
• Team up! Share MMHF's important mission with friends and family members and what motivates your support -- include MMHF’s moving video of our 9.11 service. Ask 35 to donate $1 -- 351!
• Important Resource: Use this Project 351 link for online donations!

Leading with Lacey: Fundraising for MMHF Handout

MMHF Tax Exempt letter

4. Gratitude for local First Responders

GOAL: Honor the service and sacrifice of the heroic First Responders who were lost on September 11th. Pay special tribute to local First Responders in gratitude for their brave leadership in response to COVID.

HOW: Your creativity is your guide: baked goods, thank you-cards and/or banner, morning coffee and donuts; etc.!

• Deepen the impact: Research and reflect on the tremendous sacrifice of police, fire and EMTs on 9.11. And, on that heroic tradition that continues today, as we face the challenge of COVID.
• Team Up! Partner with an Ambassador/Alumni leading a Moment of Silence. Create a video featuring local first responders reflecting on the meaning of 9.11.

Leading with Lacey: Gratitude for First Responders HANDOUT -- Tips and Ideas from Hoku Paniero-Langer, Alumna

5. Item Drive for Hope & Comfort

GOAL: Support Hope & Comfort's mission to end hygiene insecurity, which has grown more urgent with COVID.

HOW: Gain knowledge and motivation by learning about the critical importance of addressing hygiene insecurity in vulnerable communities, especially during COVID-19. Mobilize socially-distant/contact-less product drives. Or go virtual by using H&C Amazon Wish List.

• Deepen the impact: Use STW and social media to inform and inspire the generosity of your community.
• Team up! Engage your house of worship, Scouts, camp, sports/dance team, student council, etc. to join your service!

H&C Wish List Items -- Urgently Needed:

• Bars of soap
• Deodorant (especially women's deodorant)
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste

Leading with Lacey: Item Drives HANDOUT-- Tips and Ideas from Westborough Alumni

Hope & Comfort Tax Exempt letter: Use this documentation in support of requests to local businesses for donations

Hope & Comfort infographics social media kit: Build awareness of the urgent issue of hygiene insecurity and inspire others to contribute to your drive!