Politics & Government
UPDATE: MLK Day Beach Cleanup Postponed Until January 22 In Barnstable County
AmeriCorps Cape Cod is proud to have organized and hosted annual MLK Day service events for over 20 years.
January 13, 2022
- UPDATE: MLK Day Beach Cleanup Postponed Until Saturday, January 22nd Due to inclement weather on Monday, January 17th, we have decided to postpone the MLK Day Beach Cleanup. The rescheduled date for the event is Saturday, January 22nd.
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Multiple time slots (10 AM-12 PM, 12 PM-2 PM) and locations are still available for those interested in volunteering. Social distancing and masking are encouraged.
Visit https:/americorpscapecod.org/annual-program-events/ to learn more about the event and how to sign up.
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AmeriCorps Cape Cod is proud to have organized and hosted annual MLK Day service events for over 20 years. These projects have addressed numerous community needs, including food security, education, homelessness, and the environment.
MLK Day is the only federal holiday recognized as a National Day of Service – a “day on, not a day off.” Observed on the third Monday in January every year, individuals are encouraged to volunteer together to improve their communities. For the past 26 years, AmeriCorps programs across the country have been charged with leading this effort. The goal of the day is to help preserve the health and beauty of Cape Cod’s shorelines for future generations through education and action.
ABOUT AMERICORPS CAPE COD: AmeriCorps Cape Cod is a 24-member national service organization operating through Barnstable County. Our program focuses on meeting Cape Cod’s critical and pressing environmental and disaster response needs through a dedication to community service and local collaboration.
ABOUT BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF CAPE COD: Barnstable County provides exemplary government functions and services to keep our community healthy and safe, promote sustainable growth, and offers a proactive, open government that enhances the quality of life for the citizens of Barnstable County. Learn more at www.barnstablecounty.org
This press release was produced by the Barnstable County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
