Make MLK Day a day on, not a day off!
Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in a nation of freedom and justice for all, and encouraged all citizens to live up to the purpose and potential of America by applying the principles of nonviolence. MLK Day of Service is a way to transform his life and teachings into community action that continues to solve social problems. MLK Day was designated by Congress as a nationwide day of service in 1994, with the goal of empowering individuals, strengthening communities, bridging barriers, creating solutions to social problems, and moving us closer to Dr. King's vision of a "Beloved Community."
At WVU, students, faculty, staff, and other community members are warmly invited to join us for an invigorating day of service. Volunteers will begin the day by attending the Center for Black Culture and Research's annual MLK Day Breakfast at 8 AM, taking time to learn and reflect on Dr. King's vision before embarking on our day of action. After breakfast, volunteers will travel to complete a variety of meaningful service projects in Morgantown and other West Virginia communities.
This iServe need is for volunteers who are not signed up for a specific project and who are open to being assigned to any project on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should report to the Mountainlair to check in at 7:45 AM on January 21st; you will be assigned a project upon signing in.
