Lend a Hand – Live the Dream 

Join The Volunteer Center on January 16th to make the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday a day on, not a day off. 

This year marks the 26th anniversary of the federal holiday – a day that honors Dr. King’s legacy and commitment to transforming our nation through service to others. This milestone is a perfect opportunity to help realize King’s dream of equality and opportunity for all, and to take action to solve problems in their communities.

When:    Monday, January 16, 2012, 10 am-4 pm

Where:  Four Seasons Town Centre, Greensboro, NC (map here)

Dr. King believed in a nation of freedom and justice for all, and encouraged all citizens to live up to the purpose and potential of America by applying the principles of nonviolence to make this country a better place to live—creating the Beloved Community.

On the 26th anniversary of the King Federal Holiday, we still have work to do to realize Dr. King’s dream.  MLK Day of Service is the perfect time for Americans to answer Dr. King’s challenge to do something for others.  Just as Dr. King set big goals and focused relentlessly on results, we need sustained citizen action to address today’s social challenges. 

The MLK Day of Service is a way to transform Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings into community action that helps solve social problems. That service may meet a tangible need, or it may meet a need of the spirit. On this day, Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions.

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