“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve” - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The 7th Annual Greater Harrisburg King Day of Service, Monday, Jan 18th !
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The DREAM Artist Schowcase will take place at The Whitaker Center on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 3:00 pm. For FREE tickets visit Mr. Mikes Record Store, Church World and the Harrisburg Schools. For additional information please either email Phyllis Bennett at pib902@aol.com or call 717 319 9240. Alternatively, call our main office at 570 842 3205.
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Thank you to our sponsors:
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7TH ANNUAL GREATER HARRISBURG MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY OF SERVICE
Hosting Organization: Pennsylvania Family Coalition in partnership with
The United Way of Capitol City | The Harrisburg School District | Service for Peace | Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Harrisburg Police Department | Target Corporation | Jump Street | The Pennsylvania Refugee Women’s Network | Imani African Christian Church| Center for Schools and Communities | Praise & Play Child Care Center | Harrisburg Kiwanis Club | Rejoice, Inc.|Bethesda Mission | Lingo Memorial Church |Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | YWCA Women’s Shelter (partial listing)
Hosting Committtee Members:
Honorable Kelly Summerford, Harrisburg City Council
Dr. Sybil Knight-Burney, Assistant Superintendent, Harrisburg School District
Phyllis I. Bennett, PIB & Associates Consulting
Michael Walsh, Pennsylvania Department of Education
Curtis Andrews, Musical Director
Robert Sayre, Pennsylvania Family Coalition
Rev. Dr. Nathan Gadsden, United Way of Capitol Region
Vera Jean White, Harrisburg School District
Shel Taylor, PFC
Wonchik Grosklos, Service for Peace Pennsylvania
Dennise Hill, Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Steelton
Ho-Thanh Nguyen, Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Network
Subodh Sharma, Pennsylvania Parents’ of the Year Program
Lourdes Swarts, Pennsylvania Family Coalition
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During his lifetime, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. worked tirelessly toward a dream of equality. He 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, creating the Beloved Community. The King Day of Service is a way to transform Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings into community service that helps solve social problems. That service may meet a tangible need, such as fixing up a school or senior center, or it may meet a need of the spirit, such as building a sense of community or mutual responsibility. On this day, Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through service projects that:
- Strengthen Communities
Dr. King recognized the power of service to strengthen communities and achieve common goals. Through his words and example, Dr. King challenged individuals to take action and lift up their neighbors and communities through service.
- Empower Individuals
Dr. King believed each individual possessed the power to lift himself or herself up no matter what his or her circumstances – rich or poor, black or white, man or woman. Whether teaching literacy skills, helping an older adult surf the Web, or helping an individual build the skills they need to acquire a job, acts of service can help others improve their own lives while doing so much for those who serve, as well.
- Bridge Barriers
In his fight for civil rights, Dr. King inspired Americans to think beyond themselves, look past differences, and work toward equality. Serving side by side, community service bridges barriers between people and teaches us that in the end, we are more alike than we are different.
These ideas of unity, purpose, and the great things that can happen when we work together toward a common goal – are just some of the many reasons we honor Dr. King through service on this special holiday.
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The DREAM Performing Artist Schowcase
Volunteer for the DREAM Performing Artist Showcase by emailing Ms. Phyllis Bennett, Program Director at pib902@aol.com or via telephone at 717 561 0314. Be part of this historical program celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. Perform in front of an audience of 1400 people on Dr. King’s birthday, Monday, January 18, 2010! The deadline for volunteers is November 10, 2009. Alternatively, call 570 842 3205.
DREAM performers backstage
Students performing at the Whitaker Center
Harrisburg area students and young artists performed at the Whitaker Center for the Sciences and the Arts on January 19, 2009 in Harrisburg honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We thank our sponsors: Hilton Harrisburg Hotel, Walmart, Sams Club, Hershey Corporation, Hershey Entertainment, Highmark, PIB & Associates, Citizens Bank and www.SpeakersAccess.com and all our volunteers and parents for their dedication. Million Acts of Kindness Campaign: Katya Swarts
A record number of Americans honored Dr. King by volunteering on the January 19, 2009 King Day of Service. More than 13,000 service projects took place across the country. Americans made it “a day on, not a day off” by delivering meals, refurbishing schools, reading to children, signing up mentors, and much, much more.
The performances of our students was absolutely awesome! Over 700 attendees enjoyed the two-hour show featuring our talented students performing from classic piano, break dance to rap music and much more. An evening to remember!
POSTER CONTEST
In partnership with the Harrisburg School District, the the PA Family Coalition sponsored a POSTER CONTEST. Awards were presented at the Dream Artist Showcase on Jan. 19, 2009 at the Whittaker Center in Harrisburg, PA. Students are presented with scholarships and and winners are recognized on stage, during the DREAM Artist Showcase at the Whitaker Center for the Sciences and the Arts.
