Make it a day ON, not a day OFF!
Throughout his life, Dr. King sought to forge the common ground on which people from all walks of life could join together to address important community issues. Working alongside individuals of all ages, races and backgrounds, Dr. King encouraged Americans to come together to strengthen communities, alleviate poverty, and acknowledge dignity and respect for all human beings. Service, he realized, was the great equalizer.
"...He who is greatest among you shall be a servant. That's the new definition of greatness…Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (From the sermon, “The Drum Major Instinct”, delivered at Ebenezer Baptist Church February 4, 1968)
How you can get Involved:
This annual community service event planned by the Ohio Union's ServeCorps takes place on MLK Day each January. There is no pre-registration. Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Groups are encouraged to attend, but are encouraged to stay together in line.
This year's MLK Day of Service is taking place on Monday, January 16, 2012.
Time: Registration will begin at 8:00am in the Archie Griffin Ballroom in the Ohio Union.
Details: Opon arrival in the Ohio Union at 8am Students will be assigned a service site, transported via bus to and from the service agency and lunch will be served at the Hale Center immediately following the community service activities. All volunters will receive a free t-shirt and pizza for lunch.
Attire: Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear clothes you would not mind getting dirty at your service site. Some tasks may involve painting or cleaning at the service site.
MLK Day of Service is brought to you by the Ohio Union's ServeCorps. For MLK Day of Service specific questions, please contact Katie Dean Williams.4099@osu.edu, Ohio Union Graduate Administrative Associate, or call the ServeCorps office at 614-292-SERV (7378).