The 2011 MLK Day of Service is over, but the work to achieve Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream continues.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans marked the 25th anniversary of the King Holiday by joining their neighbors to address pressing social and economic problems in their communities. Volunteers painted schools, served meals to the hungry, wrote letters to the troops, sorted clothing donations, and much more. To encourage ongoing service throughout the year, the Corporation for National and Community Service has launched the MLK 25 Challenge - a call to all Americans to honor Dr. King by pledging to take at least 25 actions during 2011 to serve others and strengthen our communities. Watch this video to learn more:
To help you get started, mlk.gov has listed 75 ways you can serve. However you choose to get involved, you will be making a difference at a time when our nation needs your service. As Dr. King said, "Life’s most pressing and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"
Follow the MLK 25 CHALLENGE on Twitter and share your ideas by using the MLK 25 hashtag (#MLK25).
