Martin Luther King Day

 

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States. 

 If you seek a way to honor Dr King's legacy, visit Volunteer New York! (http://www.volunteernewyork.org/) to sign up for an opportunity to participate in any of over 30 different projects throughout Westchester County. Age and skill sets are less important and even kids can participate.Some of the areas of focus are disaster and emergency services, hunger and homelessness, children and youth services, civic and community involvement, health and wellness and senior citizen services.