MARKING THE KING HOLIDAY WITH A DAY OF SERVICE

Building on the Dream

January 21, 2008

To commemorate the vision and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., community volunteers will step-out on Monday, January 21, 2008, marking Martin Luther King Day a “day on, not a day off.” The Volunteer Center of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties has joined forces with Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Volusia to host “The King Day of Service-Building on the Dream.” 

WHO:
Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity
Wachovia Bank-volunteers from several Wachovia Branches throughout Volusia County
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s ROTC

WHERE:
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168  

WHAT:
Service project honoring Dr. King. This will be a Habitat “Build Day” focusing on the frame of a new Habitat home.

WHEN:
January 21, 2008  8am-Noon,
7am-commemorative breakfast scheduled at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in New Smyrna Beach

This local service project is just one of the thousands of activities around the nation that are organizing to honor the legacy of Dr. King and focus on strengthening communities, empower individuals and bridges barriers.  In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, directing the King Center and the Corporation for National and Community Service to carry out a day of service reflecting Dr. King's life and teachings.

David Eisner, chief executive officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, said, "Martin Luther King said, 'Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.' We honor the life and legacy of Dr. King by doing things that help others and strengthen communities."

For more information about this national day of service, please contact The Volunteer Center of the United Way at 386-253-0563 or email celkins@unitedwayvfc.org