Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through SERVICE!
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?"
-Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. 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.
----- Honor the dream. Be great. Volunteer.-----
How are you going to answer Dr. King's question:
"What are you doing for others?"
Sign up for an MLK Jr. Day of Service project through the
United Way of King County.
"Participate in projects that will have a lasting impact on our community."
On Monday, January 16th, people from around the country will be honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by transforming his life and teaching into action that addresses needs in our community. Look over the service projects organized by local non-profit organizations and get involved by either signing up as a Project Leader and recruiting your own group of volunteers or by joining a project team as a volunteer.
Seattle MLK March & Rally
"30th Anniversary Celebration: Recapturing MLK's Revolutionary Spirit!"
Garfield High School: Workshops (9:30am), Rally (11am),
and
March to the Federal Building (12:30pm).
Open to all for participation!
Sponsored by the Seattle Planning Committee.
UW Ethnic Culture Center Breakfast and Service
Join the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity's Ethnic Cultural Center in kicking off the MLK National Day of Service in a positive and inspirational way during the volunteer continental breakfast. The breakfast will feature a formal welcome and thanks from Dr. Gabriel E. Gallardo, historical footage of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and commemorative keepsakes to mark the event, followed by the opportunity to serve at Meridian Park Elementary School or joing the MLK March and Rally. Please RSVP on the ECC website by visiting the link above.
UW Bothell: Participate in one of several service projects coordinated in the Bothell area.
Service projects will take place on Monday, January 16th, from aproximately 9am - 12pm, with projects coordinated by the Denny Creek Neighborhood Alliance, Greater Bothell Parent Resource, Cascadia/UW Bothell Wetlands, Seattle Children's Hospital, Northshore Family Center, Children's Book Area, Vineyard Park Assisted Living, American Hero Quilts, Christmas Tree Recycling Project, Food Drive for Lifelong AIDS Alliance, and 21 Acres. Visit the CBLR website for more information.
UW Tacoma: Unity Breakfast
"Building Bridges Across Cultures: Using the Past to Guide our Future"
Commemorate Dr. King in with UW Tacoma at the Unity Breakfast in William W. Philip Hall on Monday, January 16th, at 8:00 am. Space limited to the first 300 registrants, $15 general admission, $10 students, $5 children age 10 and under... featuring community recognition awards, local performing artists, a new essay scholarship for current and potential students, and keynote speaker Kevin Gover, Director of the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of the American Indian. 
UW Health Sciences: Join Health Science students in service to honor MLK's legacy!
Service opportunities will include projects organized with ROOTS Youth Shelter, Northwest Harvest, Downtown Emergency Service Center, Project Acess NW, Adult Day Center, and more. For more information or to sign up, contact Lauren Henricksen: lhenric@uw.edu
Seattle University: MLK Jr. Celebration in Pigott Auditorium, Tuesday, January 17th
"A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice of Little Rock Central High School." 
Congressional Gold Medal winner, Carlotta Walls LaNier,
joined eight classmates in 1957 to desegregate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, an effort that catalyzed the Civil Rights Movement. Hear from Mrs. LaNier on Tuesday, January 17, at 7:00pm in Pigott Auditorium (Marion and 12th Ave.Free and open to the public; RSVP to
oma-rsvp@seattleu.edu or 206.296.6070
Learn more from the Corporation for National & Community Service.
MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service.
"After a long struggle, legislation was signed in 1983 creating a federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The federal holiday was first observed in 1986." Find more information about what's happening around the country for MLK Day, including a resource for finding service projects around the state of Washington, or view the MLK Legacy of Service video series: http://mlkday.gov/promote/videos.php
Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. & the University of Washington legacy of involvement in this Day of Service.
Find links to interviews with UW students, staff, faculty, alumni; to news stories about UW involvement in service and in pursuing Dr. King's legacy; to the King Center; to MLK Biographies; to a video recording of the "I Have a Dream" speech; to photos of past MLK Day of Service participants from the UW; and more.
MLK Day of Service at the University of Washington...
Hear from UW
students, staff, and faculty who made
a commitment to serve in 2011.
MLK Legacy of Service - 25th Anniversary from MLK Day on Vimeo.
