Cedar Valley Residents to Participate in Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Press release from the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service marks the beginning of the year of service as millions of Americans honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by contributing their time, voice and money to improve their communities.

Join the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley in meaningful volunteer activities and service projects to advance Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community through volunteerism on January 21, 2013.

“As the need for service continues to grow, today we honor Dr. King by giving back and making an impact on our local communities,” said Lauren Finke, the Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley. “Today and throughout the year, we are seeing Americans using the power of service to make a real difference in our local communities.”

Dr. King believed in a nation of freedom and justice for all, and encouraged all citizens to live up to the purpose and potential of America by applying the principles of nonviolence to make this country a better place to live. 

The MLK Day of Service is a way to transform Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings into community action that helps solve social problems. On this day, Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through service projects.

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley and the ISU Extension and Outreach of Black Hawk County will sponsor a morning of service for elementary age children on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Children will gather at First Presbyterian Church, 505 Franklin St. in Waterloo at 10 a.m.

Youth will engage in service projects for the community including: making fleece blankets for young children in hospitals, baking and decorating cookies for the Cedar Valley Hospitality House, and writing letters to service members. The morning service event will conclude with a lunch at noon. All elementary age children in the Cedar Valley are invited to attend. Adult volunteers are also invited to participate.  

Dr. King taught us that everyone has a role to play in making our communities great. This is one small attempt to fulfill Dr. King’s dream. 

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley works to promote and support effective volunteerism and serve as the resource and coordination center for volunteers and community partnerships. Please contact Lauren Finke at the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley to express interest in participating. To secure additional volunteer opportunities call the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at 272-2087.

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley offers over 150 local volunteer opportunities from 95 nonprofit agencies. Volunteer opportunities may also be accessed at www.vccv.org or volunteer.truist.com/vcocv/volunteer/.