Monday, January 18, 2010
MLK Day of Service –Make it a Day On... Not a Day Off!
During the 1950s and ’60s, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. recognized the power of service to strengthen communities and achieve common goals.
Initiated by Congress in 1994, King Day of Service builds on that legacy by transforming the federal holiday honoring Dr. King into a national day of community service grounded in his teachings of nonviolence and social justice. The aim is to make the holiday a day ON, where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to improve lives, bridge social barriers, and move our nation closer to the "Beloved Community" that Dr. King envisioned.
Join us at Valley Forge National Historical Park for a day of service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteers are invited to assist with preservation maintenance projects on Monday, January 18, 2009 from 9am to 1pm
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Earth Day – Celebrate the 40th Anniversary
Founded in 1970, Earth Day is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. Join us as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with hands-on service projects. Join us at Valley Forge National Historical Park as we celebrate Earth Day. Volunteer can assist with spring clean – up and natural resource preservation projects. Earth Day is annually on April 22nd during National Parks Week. Groups are invited to schedule Earth Day Projects throughout the entire month.