29th Anniversary of King Holiday - ‘A Day On, Not a Day Off’

Volunteers may participate locally as a part of the MLK Day of Service

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'"

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service marks the beginning of the year of service as millions of Americans honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by contributing their time, voice and money to improve their communities. The MLK Day of Service is part of President Obama’s national call to service initiative, United We Serve.

In 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day generated:

• 15.000 economically disadvantaged people received job placement, financial literacy, and job skill development.
• 38,000 veterans, military families, and active duty military service members received assistance.
• 58,000 children and tutors, mentored, or otherwise educated.
• 100,000 people received training in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
• 360.000 people received emergency food.

Join the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley in meaningful volunteer activities and service projects to advance Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community through volunteerism on January 19, 2015.

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley will sponsor a morning with elementary age children and their families for a morning of service in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Participants are invited to come to First Presbyterian Church, 505 Franklin, Waterloo, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. where they will make a variety of projects for community agencies. Sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley and First Presbyterian Church. For more information, contact Jean at (319) 272-2087.

University of Northern Iowa Students will participate in a variety of events at Maucker Union on Tuesday, January 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Students will volunteer at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Catholic Worker House, Green Iowa AmeriCorp, Country View Care Center, Grout Museum District, and the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley. This event is being sponsored by UNI’s Service & Leadership Council and the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley.

Contact the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley to express interest in participating or to secure additional volunteer opportunities at 319-272-2087 or information@vccv.org. The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley offers over 190 local volunteer opportunities from 135 nonprofit agencies. Volunteer opportunities may also be accessed at www.vccv.org.

"Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness." Martin Luther King, Jr.