MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SERVICE DAY
AND HEROES OPENING DAY
SAVE THE DATE: January 19, 2009
Service location and time are to be determined.
City Year Chicago and Service for Peace perform service and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.on Monday, January 19, 2009. This event continues the tradition of corps members, youth and volunteers making Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a “Day-On,” to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King through community building, service, and reflection.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is also the Young Heroes and City Heroes Opening Day of service, which engages middle school and high school students, respectively, in leadership development and community service. On this day more than 150 middle school students and 60 high school students begin their six month commitment to community service by taking their pledge and completing mural projects that will go on display in Chicago high schools. Learn more about our Heroes Youth Leadership programs.
Stay tuned for more information about City Year Chicago's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities, or visit the official MLK Day Website for more ideas on how to make MLK Day a "Day On."