For Immediate Release: January 15, 2007
Contact: Kerrenda T, Crandol, 463-5013

 

  

VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES NEEDED TO SERVE ON PROJECTS FOR MLK DAY OF SERVICE on JAN. 21


MORRISVILLE— This year marks the third year that Durham, Orange and Wake counties will host projects for the Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. In the past two years, nearly 3,000 volunteers have volunteered 16,836 hours on 92 projects to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by making the national holiday ‘A day On’ across the Triangle. Volunteers of all ages are needed and welcome to be a part of this event. Organizers hope the event will spur participants to continue making a difference in their community throughout the year. 

Special thanks to the following sponsors who enable the Triangle to celebrate the King Holiday with “A day ON, not a day OFF”:  Triangle United Way, Rex Healthcare, NBC-17, Merck, Durham MLK Steering Committee, Home Depot, SunTrust Bank, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse, Triangle Impact, Public Allies, Duke University, The Redwoods Group, Volunteers for Youth, IBM, ABC-11, and The Corps Network. Food sponsors: Rudino’s, Smithfield’s Chicken & BBQ of Mebane, Rose Dixon and Red Onion.

All participants will receive a MLK Day t-shirt. Listed below are the signature projects hosted by each county, for a full list of projects visit www.trianglemlkdayofservice.org.

Wake County Signature Project
Knightdale Multicultural Mural
Location: Knightdale High School
100 Bryan Chalk Lane
Knightdale, NC

Knightdale High School will host the Wake County Signature Project to create a multicultural and harmonious mural to reflect Dr. King’s message of unity. Volunteers will paint the mural and work on smaller projects within the high school.

Durham County Signature Project
“Bridging the Gap” Through a Day of Service
Location: C.A.A.R.E
214 Broadway St
Durham, NC 27701

The Durham County Signature Project, hosted by 10-Year Results Plan to End Homelessness, will provide services needed to help bridge the transition gap from homelessness to housing in one location. Volunteers will set up/clean up, assemble and distribute toiletry kits, sort canned food, assist with children’s activities, register participants and serve food.

Orange County Signature Project
“Outdoor Classroom Build”
Location: Partnership Alternative Academy School
1006 East Storey Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278

The Orange County Signature Project is to build a 50-seat “outdoor” classroom for Partnership Alternative Academy School. Volunteers will build benches and mulch the area around the space. The classroom will be used for instruction, teambuilding activities and presentations, as well as community gatherings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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