MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SERVICE DAY
AND HEROES OPENING DAY
Information about City Year Chicago's MLK Day, 2009
Date: Monday, January 19, 2009
Volunteer Registration: 8:30 am
Opening Ceremony: 9:00 am
Location: Bethsaida MB Church (5660 S. Sangamon Street)
in Chicago's Englewood Community
Read about what City Year Chicago accomplished during MLK Day, 2009
On Monday, January 19, 2009, City Year Chicago corps members will join community volunteers alongside over 200, newly inducted Young Heroes and City Heroes. Service will include painting murals, painting interior spaces, light construction and organizing donations for community organizations.
About Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City Year Chicago along with youth and community volunteers will perform service and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 nearly 135 middle school students and 100 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.
If you want to participate in City Year Chicago's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities contact Jessica Herman, or visit the official MLK Day Website for more ideas on how to make MLK Day a "Day On."