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Girard College is set up for the 18th annual Greater Philadelphia Day of Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Volunteers will be giving out netbooks in an effort to bridge the digital divide. (Credit: Jim Melwert)

Girard College Focuses On ‘Bridging The Digital Divide’ During MLK Day Of Service

At Girard College, they say about 4,000 people will give their time today, all part of the 18th annual Greater Philadelphia Day of Service.

2013/01/21

(Girard College president Clay Armbrister at the 2013 MLK Day of Service announcement.  Credit: Steve Tawa)

Philadelphia Expected To Set Another Record on MLK Day of Service

“We expect another national record turnout — of 110,000 volunteers and 1,500 projects,” says Day of Service founder Todd Bernstein.

2013/01/09

Todd Bernstein, founder of Philadelphia's MLK Day of Service

Local ‘Champions Of Change’ Honored At The White House

Every week, the White House honors community leaders as “Champions of Change” for their service. This week’s theme was “Following in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” Out of the eight honorees, three were local residents.

2012/01/12

(Credit: 	 Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Many People Across The Region Turn To Volunteering On This Somber Day Of Rememberance

Todd Bernstein is President of Global Citizen. He encourages people to harness the emotions of 9-11 for a good cause.

2011/09/11

(The Early Morning Scene For The 16th Annual MLK Day of Service at Girard College / Credit: Karin Phillips)

A Day Off But Still A Day ‘On’ For Many In The Region

Monday might be a holiday and a day off for some but it is still a ‘day on’ for a lot of people. It is the 16th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Philadelphia and the region.

2011/01/17

(File photo of a previous day of service)

Residents Can Still Register Community Service Projects For MLK Day

75,000 volunteers will be involved in 1200 community workshops around the region Monday, the 16th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service.

2011/01/16

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