HARRISON, N.J. (September 10, 2018) - The New York Red Bulls will kick off its annual 11 Days of Service today -- Monday, September 10 -- with a trip to the Ronald McDonald House in New York City. The Red Bulls created the 11 Days of Service initiative to run in conjunction with September 11, the national day of service and remembrance.
Rather than participate in just one day of service, New York Red Bulls players and front office staff will participate in 11 different community activations as a tribute to both the victims and survivors from the attacks of September 11, 2001.
"Our entire organization is extremely proud to partake in the '11 Days of Service' community initiative," said Marc de Grandpre, General Manager, New York Red Bulls. "During the last five years, our players, coaches and front office staff have rallied in unison to support our neighbors in need, in honor of the true heroes from 9/11."
New York Red Bulls 11 Days of Service Events
September 10 from 11:00am - 3:00pm - Ronald McDonald House, New York, NY
Serving lunch to the families that stay at the Ronald McDonald House.
September 11 at 3:00pm - Starlight Fun Center Donation, Queens, NY
Head Coach Chris Armas, along with players Alex Muyl and Ethan Kutler, will donate two Starlight Children's Fun Centers along with partner Speedway to Cohen Children's Medical Center in Queens, NY.
September 11 from 11:00am - 2:00pm – Harrison Fire Department – Harrison, N.J.
Serving lunch to the fire and police departments in Harrison and thanking them for their service.
September 13from 9:00am – 3:00pm – Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, East Hanover, N.J.
Helping the animal shelter get ready for their annual fundraiser at the end of September. Also helping with cleaning the kennels, laundry, washing out the dog/cat bowls etc.
September 17 from 9:00am –2:00pm – Partnerships for Parks with JJ Walker Park – New York, N.Y.
Repainting various paint fixtures throughout the park.
September 19 from 9:00am - Noon - Camden Street Elementary School, Newark, N.J.
Alongside partners Covanta and Jersey Cares, creating a warm and welcoming environment by painting murals and taking part in fun STEM-related workshops.
September 20 from 9:00am - Noon and 1:00pm - 3:30pm - Community FoodBank of NJ, Hillside, N.J.
Food sorting, assembling food boxes for seniors, putting together inserts for their Kids’ Back Pack program and working in the Tools 4 Schools Resource Center.
September 24 from Noon - 3:00pm – Community Soup Kitchen & Outreach Center, Morristown, N.J.
Helping to serve the market produce and help with the clean up for free Farmer's Market.
September 25 from 8:00am - 4:00pm- Habitat for Humanity, Jersey City, N.J.
Work in Jersey City refurbishing a home alongside our partners at Tri-State Honda. Tasks will include installing insulation, hanging sheetrock, flooring, tiling, painting, and installing cabinets.
September 26 at 3:00pm - Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, N.Y.
Players Kyle Duncan, Ben Mines and Florian Valot will be visiting pediatric patients at Hospital for Special Surgery.
September 28 from 9:00am - 2:00pm – Franklin Elementary School, Trenton NJ
In partnership with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ and Jersey Cares, paint vibrant murals throughout the hallways and assemble picnic tables and benches to provide students with additional areas for outdoor socialization. Also, host a “fit & fun” workshop, engaging students in fun games like tug-of way relay races and more.
