Philadelphia’s new Mayor, Jim Kenney attended a press conference at Girard College this week to discuss the 21^st Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service happening on January 18^th. Philadelphia has had a record number of volunteers participate, and we don’t want this year to be an exception! Sign up to get involved in your community today!

Mayor Kenney also announced Eastern State Penitentiary as the winners of the 18^th annual Harris Wofford Active Citizenship Award because, “it’s a critical part of their mission to explore the fairness of the criminal justice system and directly invite visitors of all backgrounds into the conversation surrounding principles of Dr. King” said Mayor Kenney.

Students from six area schools also unveiled a huge mural showcases themes of justice and the 60^th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

The King Day of Service was created via federal legislation in 1994 by Senator Harris Wofford and Congressman John Lewis, both veterans of the civil rights movement with Dr. King. The Greater Philadelphia region quickly adopted this service based movement. Volunteers of all ages will join together across the city to celebrate the legacy and leadership of Dr. King by serving their community.

The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is well on its way to having yet another national record turnout on January 18th! Over 140,000 volunteers are expected to participate in projects across the region.

Don’t miss out! Be a part of this historic day of service: volunteer or register your very own community project right here: http://mlkdayofservice.org/