http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/index.asp To support the King Day of Service, the Corporation for National and Community Service, in consultation with the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change provides grants to public and non-profit organizations to mobilize Americans to observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday as a day of service to others. It's a day on, not a day off. en-us Wednesday, July 09, 2008 0 http://www.mlkday.gov/images/mlkday/mlk2005_noline_screen.gif http://www.mlkday.gov 150 150 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=917 You did it! The 2008 King Day of Service was an extraordinary success. We surpassed our goals on every front – number of volunteers, projects, organizations, media coverage, elected officials, and corporate involvement. From our largest cities to tiny towns and everywhere in between, Americans came out in historic numbers to honor Dr. King through service that brings people together. Wednesday, January 23, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=918 Building homes, delivering meals, refurbishing schools, reading to children, signing up mentors and much, much more, over 500,000 Americans honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving on the January 21, 2008 King Holiday. This historic turnout is the largest ever in the 13 years since Congress encouraged Americans to observe the King Holiday as a national day of service. Wednesday, January 23, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=913 As the largest-ever King Day of Service gets underway with more than 500,000 Americans heading out today to volunteer in their communities, the CEOs of the two organizations leading the effort to make the King Holiday a national day of service urged Americans to help realize King's dream on the holiday and around the year in an op-ed in this morning's Atlanta Journal Constitution. Monday, January 21, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=915 President Bush marked the Martin Luther King Jr. King holiday by volunteering and calling on Americans to honor his legacy by showing compassion on the holiday and throughout the year. Monday, January 21, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=914 Some 60,000 people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the Philadelphia region volunteered today in more than 600 service projects in the 13th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service, according to Todd Bernstein, founder and director. The 2008 Greater Philadelphia King Day of Service is again the largest King Day service event in the nation. Monday, January 21, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=910 In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., young people from Service and Conservation Corps and other partnering organizations engaged more than 4,500 volunteers in community service. Local projects took place at community parks, school playgrounds, community health clinics, and other community sites. Volunteers planted trees, enhanced community gardens, painted murals, and served in other ways. Monday, January 21, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=912 Although his much celebrated social programs--Peace Corps, VISTA and Head Start among them--have transformed countless lives, Robert “Sargent” Shriver remains relatively unknown to most Americans. Given Shriver's relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to volunteerism, it is fitting that PBS presents American Idealist, a film about his life and vision, on Martin Luther King Day, January 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT (Check your local listings). Saturday, January 19, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=911 From gang summits and health clinics to school renovations and mentor sign-ups, a record number of Americans will honor Dr. King through volunteer service on the January 21st federal holiday. Saturday, January 19, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=906 The King Holiday is recognized as "a day ON, not a day OFF" for Americans volunteering in their communities. Participation in King Day of Service activities has grown steadily each year since Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act in 1994, calling on Americans to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of citizen action. This year over 15,000 volunteers will unite in the District of Columbia for a Day of Service. Friday, January 18, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=909 On Monday, January 21, 2008, WNY AmeriCorps, Hands On Greater Buffalo, Home Depot, and the Verizon Foundation return the nation-wide “MLK Day of Service” to the City of Buffalo with hundreds of citizens volunteering their time in service to their community, an unveiling of “Faces of Buffalo: Faces of Service,” the 2nd Annual “A Seat for Social Justice” service art project commemorating the legacy of Rosa Parks, and a visit by the First Lady of New York, Silda Wall Spitzer. Friday, January 18, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=893 The millions of Americans who continue to be inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. include several NBA players, who are encouraging their fellow citizens to honor King by serving their communities on the King Holiday. Thursday, January 17, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=904 Make it a Semester of Service! Youth Service America and the Corporation for National and Community Service are encouraging students, ages 5-25, to develop a 14-week service-learning project that launches on the Martin Luther King Day of Service, January 21, 2008, and culminates on the weekend of Global Youth Service Day, April 25-27, 2008. Thursday, January 17, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=902 Life's persistent and most urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" The answer to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s question can be found at Beckley Elementary on January 21, 2008 where the Citizens Conservation Corps of West Virginia (CCCWV) is sponsoring the 2nd Annual MLK Educational Service Awareness Day, "a day on, not a day off," in honor of the great Dr. King. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=888 Pointing to the more than 5,000 service projects planned across the country, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service organizers urged Americans to participate on January 21 in what will be an historic number of people serving in tribute to the civil rights leader who said: “Life's most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing to help others?” Wednesday, January 16, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=898 In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., young people from the Gulf Coast Conservation Corps engaged more than 500 volunteers in community service. Corpsmembers and volunteers cleaned up 30th Street Park in Gulfport and John Henry Beck Park in Biloxi, and unveiled “A Seat for Social Justice.” Wednesday, January 16, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=905 Triangle Impact is a local non-profit organization linking individuals and businesses in the Research Triangle with short-term, hands-on volunteering opportunities. To celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Triangle Impact will be partnering with America's largest private charity, the United Way, to provide residents and businesses with a chance to make it “a day on, not a day off.” Wednesday, January 16, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=887 On January 16, 2008, President George W. Bush proclaimed January 21, 2008 as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=899 Across the nation volunteers are commemorating Dr. King and using this holiday to make a difference in their own community. This year on O'ahu, amongst volunteers are Hawaii's youth who are getting involved as a step towards becoming service leaders themselves. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=908 On January 21, 2008 Americans across the country will honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a variety of ways. Many will participate in worship services or prayer breakfasts that memorialize Dr. King; others will stage or view parades and silent marches; some will engage in meaningful cross cultural dialogue and still others will participate in service projects that benefit their communities. All of these unique events and activities serve to honor Dr. King's legacy of tolerance, nonviolence, peace and equality for all people. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=907 Mayor Mark Kruzan invites the community to attend this year's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, which takes place Monday, January 21, 2008. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. It is preceded by a reception at the First United Methodist Church featuring a display of students' winning Web pages, the awarding of prizes to the designers, and refreshments at 5 p.m. Both the program and reception are free and open to the public. Monday, January 14, 2008