MLK Service Day and Heroes Opening Day
Fulfilling the Legacy of Dr. King’s Dream
On Martin Luther King, Jr, Day more than100 Silicon Valley middle school and high school students will gather to honor the memory of Dr. King as they began their five-month participation in the City Year Heroes Programs.
The inspiring Heroes Opening Ceremony will be immediately followed by a day of service, where City Year Heroes, corps members, families, friends, alumni, community volunteers and corporate partners celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of transformative physical service.
WHEN: Saturday, January 17, 2009
9:30am-11:00am Reception & Ceremony
11:00am-4:30pm Service Day & Lunch
WHERE: Independence High School
1776 Educational Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95133
Featured Speakers
- Raquel Gonzalez, Silicon Valley Market President, Bank of America
- Mark Walker, Managing Director, Global Community Affairs, Applied Materials
- Bryant Young, San Francisco 49ers Alumni Player
For more information please contact Aleshia Ellingson at 408-907-6529 or aellingson08@cityyear.org.