Each year, on the third Monday of January, we celebrate the birth, the life, and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a time for the nation to remember the injustices that Dr. King fought. It is a time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all people. And it is a time to remember his message of positive social change through community service.

To commemorate Dr. King's legacy, Greater Philadelphia Cares will bring together a diverse collection of youth and adults in service to the community during the weekend of January 19 - 21, 2008 for Day of Reflection, Lifetime of Action. Through a variety of workshops and service-learning projects, the program will emphasize finding personal significance not only when observing the holiday, but also when integrating the philosophies of Dr. King into a lifetime commitment to service and social activism. Each workshop will feature discussion about an issue area and initiatives for further involvement, a one hour to hour and a half hands-on service project, and a half-hour MLK reflection activity.

Check back soon for a listing of MLK Day project offerings.

For more information or to sign up, complete the Count Us In form here.
Please call Greater Philadelphia Cares at 215-564-4544 or e-mail volunteer@gpcares.com for more information.