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1/7/2009 |
A Record 65,000 Volunteers Expected for 14th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service |
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Organizers, sponsors, and community partners joined together today to announce plans for the upcoming 14th Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service. Founder and director Todd Bernstein, who is also president of Global Citizen, announced that a national record 65,000 volunteers are expected to participate in more than 750 community service projects throughout the region on the Monday, January 19 King holiday. That represents an increase of some 5,000 volunteers from last year’s turnout. |
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1/6/2009 |
Volunteers Serve by Sharing Fire Safety Tips on MLK Day of Service |
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As the country prepares to inaugurate its first African American President, volunteers from local American Red Cross chapters and HOPE worldwide will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by distributing vital fire safety information throughout communities in more than 25 cities during the Martin Luther King Day of Service weekend. Martin Luther King, Jr. recognized the power of service to strengthen communities and achieve common goals. This partnership will help residents prevent home fires, protect their loved ones and strengthen their community. |
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1/6/2009 |
SAVY Leaders Revitalize Hannah's House |
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Join Volunteer San Diego in celebrating their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service event. This year, 80 volunteers will join to renovate Hannah's House. Tasks such as painting, decorating, organizing and cleaning will be completed. The event will commence at 9:00 am and will end in a ribbon cutting ceremony led by the house's founder, Ms. Susan Griffin. |
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1/5/2009 |
Service for Peace and RSVP launch the Sixth Annual Greater Louisville Martin Luther King, Jr. Season of Service 2009 and 40 Days of Peace |
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The Sixth Annual Greater Louisville Martin Luther King Jr. Season of Service 2009 sponsored by the Service for Peace organization and RSVP will launch on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Memorial Auditorium from 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m. |
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1/5/2009 |
Make it a Day ON, Not a Day Off in Sacramento! |
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On Monday, January 19, 2009, over one thousand volunteers from throughout the Sacramento region will join together to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering at over 15 different community improvement projects. |
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12/18/2008 |
Governor Encourages Volunteerism, Participation in MLK Day of Service Activities |
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Governor Janet Napolitano is encouraging Arizonans of all ages and abilities to join together to build strong communities through thoughtful volunteer service, beginning with the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on January 19, 2009, and continuing throughout the year. |
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12/12/2008 |
President-Elect Obama Calls on Americans to Volunteer on King Day Volunteers, Projects Sought for 14th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service |
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President-elect Barack Obama is calling on Americans across the nation to volunteer in the January 19 Martin Luther King Day of Service. The upcoming Martin Luther King Day falls on the day before Obama’s historic inauguration. The President-elect will celebrate King Day along with Vice-President Joe Biden and their families by volunteering in a service project in Washington, D.C. and will be calling on all Americans to join him in ongoing active citzenship. “I will ask for your service and your active citizenship when I am president of the United States,” Obama said. |
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12/10/2008 |
Maine Commission for Community Service Funds Ten Martin Luther King Service Projects |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year will be a "day on, not a day off" for many local students, parents, teachers, and other volunteers statewide. The Maine Commission for Community Service (MCCS) is pleased to announce it will provide ten $350 awards to fund community service projects across the state that honor Dr. King. and his legacy. Time Warner Cable will match the funding of the top two awardees further increasing the projects impact. Funded service projects will take place between January 17th and January 19th 2009. Please visit www.volunterMaine.org to get involved in your community. |
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5/19/2008 |
Nevada Volunteers Celebrates National AmeriCorps Week |
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Nevada Volunteers' celebration of National AmeriCorps Week was held at the Governor's mansion on May 12, 2008 . The National Service Awards to the hard working AmeriCorps members, Vista , Senior Corps and Learn & Serve participants were the highlights of event. First Lady Dawn Gibbons also received an honorary AmeriCorps membership. Everyone in the room repeated the pledge each AmeriCorps member states when they begin their year of service ending with the phrase, "We are AmeriCorps, and we get things done!" |
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5/17/2008 |
Washington, DC Proclamation for All Corps Service Day |
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Washington, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty proclaims May 17th, 2008 as "All Corps Service Day" in Washington, DC |
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