Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Submitted by aarp on Thu, 2011-11-17 16:52

Honor Dr. King by Giving Back

Join in with Americans across the country to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a National Day of Service on January 21, 2013.

This year, the National Day of Service coincides with the 57th Presidential inauguration in which a nationwide effort has been undertaken to honor MLK Day through service to our communities. Participate by searching for local opportunities right here on Create The Good, or visit the Corporation for National and Community Service to learn more about the nationwide efforts to give back.

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Join James Brown and Americans across the country to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a National Day of Service on January 21, 2013.

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