Gov. Quinn urges Illinoisans to participate in Martin Luther King
Jr. Day of Service
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[January 21, 2013]
CHICAGO -- Gov. Pat Quinn joined the
Illinois Department of Human Services and the Serve Illinois
Commission in encouraging Illinoisans to take part in the Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday. This year's theme is "A
Day On, Not a Day Off."
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"Dr. King's life was dedicated to service, and in his memory we should each
strive to give back to our communities," said IDHS Secretary Michelle R.B.
Saddler. "We all have something to contribute and share to make Illinois an even
better place." People interested in giving back to their community can visit
www.serve.illinois.gov to be
connected with more than 100,000 volunteer opportunities throughout Illinois and
in bordering states. Website visitors can search based on location or area of
interest, and can even generate results for ongoing, one-time or Web-based
volunteer opportunities.
"Volunteerism is a great way to honor Dr. King, his legacy and his vision,"
said Serve Illinois Executive Director Brandon Bodor. "I am proud and grateful
for our community volunteers."
Along with listing thousands of volunteer opportunities, Serve Illinois also
has several partner organizations that will be completing service projects,
including these on Monday:
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Carbondale, Land of Lincoln
AmeriCorps, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. -- AmeriCorps members will prepare and
serve lunch to area veterans and veterans who are students on the Southern
Illinois University campus. The lunch is a way of saying thank you to
veterans for all they have done and continue to do by their service to the
country.
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Chicago, City Year Chicago, Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m.-3
p.m. -- AmeriCorps members from several programs (City Year, Teach for
America, Illinois JusticeCorps and Asian Human Services) will work to
beautify Jean De Lafayette Elementary School.
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Quad Cities,
American Red Cross, Safe Families Illinois, Jan. 21, 9 a.m.-4
p.m. -- AmeriCorps members will begin the day at Casa de los
Ninos preschool. Then members will move to Casa Guanajuato,
where the Shorinji Kempo Studio is located, to help paint and
remodel.
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Springfield, Illinois Public Health
Association, Jan. 21, 1-4 p.m. -- Members will assist the
Midwest Mission Distribution Center in serving those who need
assistance.
Visit
www.serve.illinois.gov to find a volunteer opportunity, as well
as a full listing of partner service projects. Serve.Illinois.gov is
a project of the Department of Human Services and the Serve Illinois
Commission. The Serve Illinois Commission is a 40-member, bipartisan
board appointed by the governor and administered by the IDHS. Its
mission is to improve Illinois communities by enhancing traditional
volunteer activities and supporting national service programs,
including the Illinois AmeriCorps program.
[Text from
Illinois
Department of Human Services
file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
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