Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service | AmeriCorps
Observed each year on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is a federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities.
MLK Day Resources - AmeriCorps
Find self-starter project ideas, tips, and resources to get started planning your MLK Day project below. Remember to register your service project with us so we can help spread the word about your event and inspire others to serve.
MLK Day 2024: Thank You for Building the Beloved Community
Jan 18, 2024 · In 1994, Congress tasked AmeriCorps with leading Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities.
2024 Days of Service and Volunteer Generation Fund ... - AmeriCorps
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. On Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service, Americans across the country come together make local communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream.
AmeriCorps Asks Nation to Unite through Service on MLK Day
Jan 10, 2022 · WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, will mark the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, the only federally holiday recognized as a National Day of Service. MLK Day encourages all Americans to honor Dr. King through service one another and their communities.
Volunteer - AmeriCorps
MLK Day. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make our communities more equitable and take action to build the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream.
President Biden Joins AmeriCorps Members for MLK Day of Service
Jan 18, 2024 · MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. For nearly 30 years, the MLK Day of Service has grown, and its impact has increased as more Americans embraced the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving communities.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday was designated as a National Day of Service in 1994 with the passing of the King Holiday and Service Act, and AmeriCorps was the agency charged to lead the effort.
FY 2023 Days of Service Grants - AmeriCorps
May 16, 2023 · The Days of Service grant competition includes funding for both September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance (September 11th) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (MLK). Applicant organizations may apply for either September 11th, MLK, or both.
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Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans step up to take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream.