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"A Day of Service - A Day On, Not A Day Off"
ORGANIZATION: Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
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1 person is interested
"A Day of Service - A Day On, Not A Day Off" Hosted by Your State’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission There are many advantages to partnerships in the community, especially in the area of community awareness. Therefore, under the leadership of Mr. DuShun Scarbrough, Executive Director, the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, "A Day of Service - A Day On, Not A Day Off" (http://arkingdream.org/ProgramsActivities/ADayofService.aspx and https://www.facebook.com/events/172622086141057/), your State’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission on Monday, January 16, 2012 will host the "Celebratory Component" of "A Day of Service - A Day On, Not A Day Off" at Noon in the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall, which is located at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR. Pastor Cornell Maltbia will be the featured guest keynote speaker. Immediately following, the AMLKC will hold the "Service Component" of "A Day of Service - A Day On, Not A Day Off" next door at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center to feed the homeless and other worthwhile service activities such as health screenings, job counseling, and hygiene kits. "A Day of Service" is open and free to the general public.
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About Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
Location:
501 Woodlane Drive, Suite 122 South, Little Rock, AR 72201, US
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is to:
Promote racial harmony; understanding; community service, respect and goodwill among all citizens
Promote principles of nonviolence
Promote awareness and appreciation of the Civil Rights movement and advocacy of the principles and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Develop, coordinate and advise the Governor and General Assembly of ceremonies and activities throughout the state relating to the observance of Dr. King's Holiday
Description
The Commission is guided by Dr. King's teachings and philosophy of love, tolerance, and nonviolence. It strives for social improvement in Arkansas, helping communities and organizations achieve new levels of leadership and public service. The Commission works directly with youth and others, encouraging them to embrace alternatives to violence and discover their common humanity. Through activities that stress racial and cultural diversity, the Commission offers Arkansas youth a new understanding of the important roles they play in the communities, now and in the future.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
University of Central ArkansasReynolds Performance Hall201 Donaghey AvenueConway, AR 72035
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2011
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A