President-elect Barack Obama has called for a renewed commitment to a national day of service in honor of MLK Day on January 19th. MLK Day is a federal holiday, marking the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and this year it is the day before the inauguration of the new President.
Established by Congress in 1994, the King Day of Service honors Dr. King’s belief in the power of service to strengthen communities, as well as his commitment to non-violence and social justice. As our Blue Planet faces issues such as environmental degradation, wars, poverty, and disease, it is only appropriate that we act with the quintessence of a good Green Guest, and help our host by lending a hand.
Wherever your interests lie, there are volunteer opportunities. Food kitchens, schools, religious organizations, community gardens, blood banks, trail pick-ups, pet shelters, libraries, and homeless shelters – the list goes on and on, and they all need our help. I’ll be donating some time to help clean up part of my bike commuter route on Northeast/Northwest Branch Trail. Yes, I’ll post pictures.
Want to volunteer some time, but don’t know where to start? Here are some organizations that will help to match you up with volunteer opportunities in your area that meet your interests:
www.smartvolunteer.org
www.volunteermatch.org
www.onebrick.org
www.usaservice.org
Please let me know what YOU are doing on January 19th – share your story and pictures here with me and the rest of the Green Guest community, or on our Facebook group of the same name. Show us how you are a Green Guest of a Blue Planet. Sphere: Related Content
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