MLK Day of Service
Jan. 17, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his life's work to make the country a better place for all. In 1994, Congress designated the MLK Jr. holiday as a national day of service, and it is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service - a "day on, not a day off." The MLK Day of Service is part of United We Serve, the President's national call to service initiative, which asks all Americans from all walks of life to come together to solve the nation's most pressing problems.
Led by the efforts of the Corporation for National and Community Service, service on MLK Jr. Day is meant to meet a tangible need in the community, or a need of the spirit. It is a way for Americans to "celebrate Dr. King through service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions." (*Quote is from www.mlkday.gov.)
For more information on the MLK Day of Service, go to www.mlkday.gov.
