Some local events and volunteer opportunities are being held on Monday, the day the holiday is observed, while some are happening the weekend before. More: An IDEA taking hold in downtown Camden: A center for young artistsĪround South Jersey, municipalities, houses of worship, schools and other organizations have embraced the chance to help their communities on MLK Day. More: Rutgers, Camden County College partner on dual admissions, tuition breaks The federal Corporation for National and Community Service acts as a central clearinghouse to find and promote volunteer opportunities. 20, will be the 25th anniversary of the MLK Day of Service, which encourages citizens to spend the day helping others. This year's King holiday, observed on Monday, Jan. Day became a federal holiday in 1986.īut in the years since, observances at the community level have become the most poignant ways to honor the slain civil-rights leader's legacy.
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