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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 07, 2005 |
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Washington, DC - The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced six grants totaling $500,000 to support projects across the country on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. This year marks the 20th year that Americans have observed the King Federal Holiday, and the 11th year they have observed it as a day of service. In 1994, Congress passed legislation encouraging Americans to celebrate the King Holiday as a day of service reflecting Dr. King's life and teachings, and participation has grown steadily over the past decade. "Dr. King once said, ‘Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.’ On the King Holiday and every day, we hope all Americans will honor the legacy of this great leader by following his example to serve together to make a better nation," said David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. In a change from previous years, five of this year’s grants were issued for a three-year term. "Our goal is to make the King Day of Service an event that engages more and more people across the country each year," said Eisner. "To help make that a reality, we’re awarding grants to organizations with a proven track record of serving on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, engaging volunteers, and developing innovative responses to community needs." Previously, the Corporation issued annual grants to support such projects. For more information about the King Day of Service, project organizing tips, and other useful resources, visit http://www.mlkday.gov. The 2006 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service grantees and their projects are:
The Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and country through three programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. Together with USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation is working to foster a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in America. For more information, visit www.nationalservice.gov. ### |
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