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23rd Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service

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01/15/2018
Event Time8:00 am - 12:00 pm;
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Girard College
2101 S College Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Every year, tens of thousands of people across the tri-state, including veterans’ groups and active military members, come together to remember the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. by serving those in need.

Join us on Monday, January 15, 2018 from 8am-12pm at Girard College for our Signature Site. The event includes the following:
  • Hands-on Service Projects
  • Jobs Fair (Job Seekers Register Here)
  • Health & Wellness Fair
  • Civic Engagement Expo
  • Workshops & Trainings
  • Kids’ Carnival
As part of these events, we are also hosting a Veterans Stand Down, resources for obtaining Veterans Benefits, representatives from the Crescenz VA Medical Center, a veterans-focused poll-worker training, and more. If you are a veteran serving organization and would also like to participate in this event, please register online here. Otherwise, feel free to attend the event. No registration necessary!
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