MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -
For employees of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing, Hands On River Region's Corporate Day of Service has become a yearly staple.
"We actually helped them last year, so we're glad to be back here," says Krista Hawkins.
Hawkins and her 11 co-workers prepared meals for seniors at the Montgomery Area Council on Aging.
"We want to give back and we want to honor those who actually gave their service and remember those who gave their lives on 9/11," adds Hawkins.
"We packed about 500 meals today," says Jesse Salinas with AARP.
Salinas worked alongside Hawkins and her crew--sharing in the same mindset that serving others honors the fallen.
"People have had to give a lot since 9/11 to ensure that America is strong, so we want to do our part and we think volunteering is an important way to remember everything that happened on September 11th," says Salinas.
Hands On River Region mobilized volunteers at nearly 25 schools and non-profit organizations.
Even Autauga Creek got some TLC from local military men and women.
"Just giving back is an awesome feeling," says one volunteer.
No matter what the project, volunteers know their efforts will never re-pay those who paid the ultimate price.
But they say it's the least they can do to continue that spirit of giving.
"We are out doing service. We think that's really important and we hope other people will get out and volunteer," adds Salinas.
More than 2,000 people volunteered during the Corporate Day of Service.
September 11th was officially recognized as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in 2009.
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