Guest Michelle Obama Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 One week from today, on January 19th, Barack and I will join thousands of people all across the country for an extraordinary day of service. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are committing to renew America together, one community at a time. Whatever service activity you organize or take part in -- cleaning up a park, giving blood, volunteering at a homeless shelter, or mentoring an at-risk youth -- you can help start this important journey. But this is about more than just a single day of service, it's the beginning of ongoing commitment to your community. Monday, January 19th, is also Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King taught us to live a life of service, and he led by example. He once said: "If you want to be important -- wonderful. If you want to be recognized -- wonderful. If you want to be great -- wonderful. But, recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That's a new definition of greatness." Barack and I will be volunteering in Washington, D.C., our new home. I hope you'll join us by taking part in this national call to service in your community: http://www.USAservice.org/calltoservice It will take ordinary citizens working together with a common purpose to get this country back on track. This national day of service is an important first step in our continuing commitment. Now is the time to remind all Americans what ordinary people can accomplish when we stand together. Thank you, Michelle P.S. -- If you are already planning to be in Washington, D.C. for the Inauguration, text SERVE to 56333 to receive information about service opportunities in the nation's capital. Or you can learn more here: http://www.USAservice.org/calltoserviceDC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Luke Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 MLK Mural (Day of Service - January 19) City Year Washington, DC, in partnership with the Government of District of Columbia's Office of Property Management, will be painting a dynamic mural honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and the residents of the District of Columbia. Time: Saturday, January 17 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Host: Jason Holton Contact Phone: 202-776-7780 Location: Intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue & G (Washington, DC) Intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue & G Washington, DC 20001 Maps: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Luke Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 MLK Day of Service at Shaw Jr. High School (Day of Service - January 19) Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." -Martin Luther King Jr. We hope you will join us this year as we celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King by making a day OFF and make it a day ON. We will organize and prepare at Shaw Junior High School. You can choose to help organize 10s of thousands of library books or to put together emergency/disaster relief kits and healthy snack bags to help keep the students in DC safe in the case of an emergency (the healthy snack bags will be donated to DC Central Kitchens Healthy returns program). Rashi says unclothed a man comes into the world, and unclothed he leaves it; after all his toil he carries away nothing except the deeds he leaves behind. Our actions at our MLK Day of Service indeed have left behind a positive change. More details and to register go to: http://washingtondcjcc.org/volunteer/days-...-jr-day-of.html MLK Day of Service is supported in part by a grant from Serve DC. Time: Monday, January 19 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Host: Mark Spira Contact Phone: 202-777-3255 Location: Shaw Junior High School (Washington, DC) 925 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Luke Wilbur Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Bell H/S MLK Day Project (Day of Service - January 19) A student-driven clothing and food drive for the Multicultural Health Clinic on U Street. All items will be delivered to the Clinic on January 22nd. The drive for goods will take place throughout December and January. The National Day of Service (1/19/09) would be a great time to time to get involved. Time: Monday, January 19 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Host: Sandra Baker Contact Phone: 202-939-7709 Location: Multicultural Mental Health Clinic (Washington, DC) 1250 U St NW Washington, DC 20009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Luke Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Volunteer with Veterans for America and the Obama Team on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Day of Service - January 19) On the eve of President-elect Obama's historic Inauguration, our troops are still fighting two wars overseas and returning home to inadequate care, a cycle of repeated deployments with insufficient dwell time between tours, and the difficult task of ensuring that their combat-related needs are properly addressed by the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, their states, and communities. Veterans for America (VFA) will be working to ensure that the incoming administration makes improving care for our troops and veterans a top priority. The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., however, has shown us that while government has the primary responsibility of tend to our nation's war-related needs, we as citizens can make a big difference in own communities to help our fellow citizens. The power is in our hands as well. With that in mind, President-elect Obama has called on all Americans to honor Dr. King by participating in the National Day of Service on January 19th, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Specifically, the Presidential Inauguration Committee has asked Veterans for America to be part of this great volunteer effort. We, in turn, call upon you. VFA recently released The American Veterans and Servicemembers Survival Guide, a free downloadable 599-page book that covers everything returning servicemembers need to know about serving as an active-duty member or being a veteran in the current age -- from obtaining help with education or housing to getting benefits and treatment for psychological wounds of war and traumatic brain injury, the signature injuries of the post 9/11 period. The New York Times recently lauded the Guide as "a powerful updating of that old tradition" of veterans helping veterans. The Times also stated that when it comes to navigating the maze of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, "it is heartening to see that one promising form of help has indeed arrived: a 599-page guide to veterans." While the book is available for free download, this information will not reach enough of the hundreds of thousands of returning troops -- and their families -- that need it if it stays primarily in the digital realm. We all know the power of boots on the ground. That's why we're asking for you to lace yours up and help us spread the word regarding the Survival Guide in the DC area. Time: Monday, January 19 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Host: Jason Forrester Location: Veterans for Ameria, Logan Circle (Washington, DC) Logan Circle Washington, DC 20005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Luke Wilbur Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 We Feed Our People/ Serve DC-The Mayor's Office on Volunteerism (Day of Service - January 19) WFOP was established in 1988 to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by providing a nutritious meal and warm clothing for homeless citizens in the nation's capitol as part of the King Holiday. To accomplish their goals, WFOP is comprised of community based organizations and volunteers committed to making the King Holiday more than a day off. For more information, please visit http://wefeedourpeople.org. Time: Monday, January 19 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Host: Herman Fortson Contact Phone: 240-398-8010 Location: Martin Luther King Library (Washington, DC) 901 G St NW Washington, DC 20001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Luke Wilbur Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 The ZOE Network Launch Reception (Day of Service - January 19) The ZOE will host a membership drive targeting Christian professionals and business owners for volunteer, development, and support opportunities for organizations that serve that youth in underserved and low income communities in the Greater Washington DC area. The ZOE Network is an educational and professional organization whose mission is to: 1) assist the ZOE Group Foundation in the pursuit of their fundraising goals; 2) to increase public awareness of the aims of the ZOE Group Foundation; 3) to establish a foundation for future support of the ZOE Group Foundation; and 4) promote biblical based entrepreneurship, economic development, community outreach, friendship evangelism, and encouraging B2B and C2B exchanges with Christian businesses, business owners, and professionals. In order to access the privies of this networking group, partners are qualified through committing to 3 pre-requisites on a yearly basis. The ZOE Network requires its members to give $3 per week ($156/year), 3 hours of community service per year to the ZOE Group Foundation (or any organization operating under their auspices), and 3 membership referrals per year. Time: Monday, January 19 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Host: Theodore Wilhite Contact Phone: 202-509-7832 Location: COCO Sala (Washington, DC) 929 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Luke Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (Day of Service - January 19) Volunteers will support the work of National CAPACD. The organization is the first national advocacy organization dedicated to addressing the community development needs of diverse and rapidly growing AAPI communities. We are a membership-based network of more than 100 organizations and individuals in 17 states that serve Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Native Hawaiians, refugees and immigrants nationwide. Our members use innovative affordable housing, community development, organizing and planning strategies to improve the well-being of low-income AAPI communities. www.nationalcapacd.org Time: Monday, January 19 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Host: National CAPACD Contact Phone: 202-223-2442 Location: National CAPACD (Washington, DC) 1626 16th Street NW 4th Floor Washington, DC 20009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Luke Wilbur Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Meal with YSOP for Homeless Guests in Washington, D.C. (Day of Service - January 19) High school students will prepare, serve and share a meal with homeless guests at YSOP in Washington DC. This event may be featured by Serve DC, and will possibly feature VIP guests in conjuction with Inauguration Day and MLK Day activities. Time: Monday, January 19 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Host: Candace Morgan Contact Phone: 202-347-2525 Location: 1317 G Street N.W., WDC (Washington, DC) 1317 G Street N.W. Washington, DC 20005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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