The morning of September 11, 2001, I decided to drive to work. Usually I’d have the news blaring on my radio, but that day I wanted some peace and quiet before I got to the office.

So when I arrived at work, I was completely shocked when someone told me that the Pentagon had been attacked. And then my co-workers and I huddled around a television and watched the World Trade Center crumble to the ground.

In the days after the September 11th tragedy, I…

On Friday, September 11, take part in a day of hope and unity—a day of change and action. Sign up now to be part of United Way of King County’s Day of Caring!

Day of Caring is the largest single day of volunteering in Washington state. Last year, we connected over 8,600 volunteers from 109 companies with 417 service projects throughout King County.

Your team might build affordable housing, add a fresh coat of paint to a daycare center or clear a path on a…