The 2022 MLK Day of Service is almost here – and Americans across the country are rolling up their sleeves in service. Are you ready to get out and serve?
I know that here at McNeilly, we are getting excited about the opportunity to spend the day working to build our community and spend our time reflecting on Dr. King’s practices and thoughts on education.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make our communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. While Dr. King believed The Beloved Community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action.
How will we meet that call to action?
Making time to volunteer for MLK Day of Service is a great way to engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Whether you plan to clean up a public space, mentor a young person, or engage in dialogue to explore ways to address inequity, foster inclusion, and improve access, honor Dr. King’s legacy through service.
Pledge to serve in his honor.
Would you be willing to participate? Sign up to volunteer!
· Join us Monday, January 17th, at 9 am for a day of service
· Not able to make it on Monday? Please search for other opportunities on our website!
Be sure to share your thoughts and photos from your volunteer service that day:
1. Share photos, videos, and posts about your service with #MLKDay and tag @TheKingCenter on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
2. Connect with other volunteers and check in on the @AmeriCorps Facebook page
3. Follow @AmeriCorps and @TheKingCenter on Instagram for the latest MLK Day updates and resources.
While much work remains to fulfill Dr. King’s dream of a Beloved Community, service can help unify Americans of different backgrounds and experiences. We can build more equitable and just communities to underpin racial equity, expand civic opportunities, and foster respect for individual differences through service.
How will you step forward and serve this MLK Day?