MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SERVICE DAY AND HEROES OPENING DAY
January 18, 2010
On Martin Luther King, Jr, Day 50 Miami-Dade County middle school students will gather to honor the memory of Dr. King as they begin their five-month participation in the City Year Heroes Program.
The inspiring Heroes Opening Ceremony will take place on Monday, January 18, 2010 and will be immediately followed by a day of service, where City Year Young Heroes, Miami Corps Members, families, friends, alumni and corporate partners celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through an afternoon of transformative physical service in Miami. This event will continue 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, serivce, and reflection.
Please check back later for more information on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, or learn more about our Heroes Youth Leadership programs.