COATESVILLE—Many throughout Chester County spent Monday on tasks to enhance the neighborhood throughout the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Even college students used their break day to enhance life for others.
“In the present day we have fun the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.,” mentioned Rep. Danielle Friel Otten. “The dedication he made to his fellow man has moved our nation ahead and altered the lives of households for generations. In honor of Dr. King, allow us to proceed working to make our communities a greater place for all.”
In Coatesville, even cops and public officers had been impressed by the aim of MLK Day of Service and volunteered Monday morning to take away blight from some neighborhoods. Crews traveled all through hte metropolis to choose up improperly discarded tires to be taken to Public Works for correct disposal.
An to honor King’s legacy, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan’s workers participated in a day of service. They went to Venture C.U.R.E., a world non-profit that distributes donated medical tools and provides. Then they went to Serving to Harvest, which serves food-insecure households within the higher Berks area.
“I’m grateful to hitch these unbelievable organizations for the day and grateful for all of our neighbors who work to make this world a greater place for our children and grandkids,” Houlahan mentioned.
The West Chester Chamber of Commerce put out the next assertion: “In the present day, and day by day, we should always keep in mind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his sacrifices to beat the injustices plaguing our neighborhood. In honor of MLK Day, we should not neglect that injustice wherever is a menace to justice in all places.”
The Republican Committee of Chester County marked the annual MLK Day of Service by taking part in varied occasions. Members contributed to the annual meals drives sponsored by St. Paul’s Baptist Church & Neighborhood Companions in West Chester and the Chester County Meals Financial institution, Exton.
The nationwide day of service theme is “A Day On, Not A Day Off.” Many have dedicated to a day of service by means of volunteerism proper right here in Chester County.
Dr. King remarked “Everyone will be nice; as a result of anyone can serve…” There are numerous methods to acknowledge the day of service from meals drives, to volunteerism, to schooling which promote the beliefs of Dr. King.
“We’re lucky in Chester County to have so many alternatives to serve our neighborhood” remarked David Sommers, Republican Candidate for Chester County Commissioner, whereas attending the Hiring & Employment Abilities Occasion hosted by Charles A. Melton Middle.