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Volunteers come together to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s message |
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Posted 1/18/2013 at 8:43 AM by Elizabeth H in Volunteers
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 Service was what Martin Luther King Jr. Day was about at Springfield Community Center. Volunteers from a variety of organizations helped with the 2012 Martin Luther King Day of Service festivities at the Springfield Community Center. Pictured are members of PeaceJam, a group that uses Nobel Peace Prize winners to inspire youth. From left are Jacqi Watson, Tessa Gibson, Janessa Brito, Virginia Laddeo, Danie Bolden, Anthony Garrett and Lauren Lastowski. / Democrat files
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech, while more than 40 years old, is still a call for many to remember the late activist’s message of unity and social understanding.
For many, that dream is still very much alive, and in Tallahassee, it’s manifested in the numerous organizations and their volunteers who will be coming out to the Springfield Community Center on Jan. 21 to spread King’s message.
Headed by the Tallahassee Housing Authority and Jumpstart Tallahasssee, the community center will be the site for the 2013 Martin Luther King Day of Service. The day will feature activities to teach children about King and the meaning behind his message. |
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