In conjunction with National Join Hands Day, Floridians all over the state will come together on Saturday, May 2, 2009, for Join Hands Day Across Florida. Projects range from preparing disaster kits for the elderly to community education to organizing blood drives. To find a project in your area, contact your local volunteer center or visit www.joinhandsday.org.
Literacy AmeriCorps Palm Beach County created a mural to inspire their community to make a pledge of non-violence.>>
The 2009 King Day of Service experienced a historic level of participation as Americans across the country honored Dr. King by serving their communities on the January 19 King Holiday. In total, more than 13,000 projects took place, more than doubling last year’s record of 5,000 projects.
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