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Every year on MLK Day, the federal government closes and citizens across the U.S. take part in a day of service. Here's everything to know about MLK Day, including how it became a federal holiday. On the third Monday of January — close to King’s Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For How the idea for MLK day began . The idea to establish a national holiday for the civil rights icon arose as the nation was plunged into grief. U.S. Democratic Rep. John Conyers of Michigan, one of the longest-serving members of Congress known for his liberal stance on civil rights, proposed legislation to recognize King four days after his assassination outside a motel in Memphis, Tennessee Since 1994, the day of service has been coordinated nationally by AmeriCorps, a federal agency, which provides grants to organizations that coordinate service activities on MLK Day. [ 40 ] The only other official national day of service in the U.S., as designated by the government, is September 11 National Day of Service (9/11 Day). MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated by Congress as a National Day of Service. In partnership with the Census Bureau, AmeriCorps conducts a longitudinal survey every two years about volunteerism and other forms of civic engagement in the United States. In 2022, this holiday is celebrated on January 17. This guide assists congressional offices with work related to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It contains links to legislation, CRS reports, sample speeches and remarks from the Congressional Record, and presidential proclamations and remarks. With his commitment to service in mind, the federal holiday that was established in 1983 was transformed a decade later to be a holiday and a National Day of Service. Every year on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King’s National Day of Service is designated as “a day on, not a day off”. Every third Monday of January, the United States observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1994 Congress passed a On August 23, 1994, President Clinton signed the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday and Service Act (108 Stat. 1565) (PDF, 640KB), expanding the mission of the holiday as a day of community service, interracial cooperation and youth anti-violence initiatives. Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to authorize the Corporation to make grants to eligible entities to carry out service opportunities in conjunction with Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Publicize your volunteer opportunities for the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service by adding them to AmeriCorps Volunteer Search. To be discoverable in search results for MLK Day, you must use #MLK in the title of the project. Create a free project listing with one of these organizations: Idealist, JustServe, or VolunteerMatch As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday MLK Day of Service at West Mill Creek. 9:00 a.m. to noon. West Mill Creek Playground—5100 Parrish Street, 19139. The West Mill Creek Playground will be holding a day of service for Martin Luther King Day. We are seeking volunteers to assist with clean up (indoor and outdoor of playground) and hat and glove handout. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day” on January 14, 1986, and issued Proclamation 5431 on January 18, 1986, as part of the first recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a federal holiday. When President Bill Clinton signed the King Holiday and Service Act on August 23, 1994 (P.L. This MLK Day, instead of taking the day off, go out and serve others with an open mind and an open heart. Help carry the legacy of service created by the sacrifices of civil rights leaders like John Lewis, Harris Wofford and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You have the power to keep this legacy alive. Event Details: Join Mobile United's Natural Resources Task Force And The Mobile City Council For An Outdoor Day Of Service On Saturday, January 18, 2025. This MLK Day Of Service Clean-up Hosts One Site In Each Of The Seven City Council Districts. The Purpose Of The Event Is To Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Inspiring Citizens To Give Back To The Community. We Are The Athens MLK Day of Service is an annual celebration in support of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and commitment to service. In 1994, Congress made the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday an official day of service. Celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of service and justice at Martha’s Table’s annual MLK Day of Service on Saturday, January 18, 2025. This year, we’ll be coming together to make a meaningful impact through community cleanups, food distributions, and revitalization projects. In 1983, Congress passed legislation officially declaring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday. In 1994, Congress designated the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service. A day of service. Dr. King recognized the power of service. He famously said, "Everyone can be great because everybody can serve." In 1984, Congress established the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday Commission to coordinate the inaugural observance of King Day and plan its celebrations. Coretta Scott King, who originally proposed its creation, served as chair of the commission, which included members of Congress, presidential appointees, and prominent leaders from the
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