Iggy Dolphin found this new web site! Learn more below.
www.usaservice.org
Every time our nation faces crisis, our national experience has shown Americans rise to the challenge. While government has an important role to play in helping rekindle our economy and addressing the problems of a distressed nation, President-elect Obama believes each of us, as Americans, have a responsibility to do what we can for our communities and fellow citizens. We are one nation.
The United States is once again at a crossroads and that is why the President-elect hopes to use the occasion of his Inauguration to rally our nation to commit to service in our communities. We are asking for your participation in meeting this challenge.
In 1994, Congress transformed the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday into a national day of community service to further commemorate a man who lived his life in service to others. As a tribute to that legacy and the very real needs of our nation, the President-elect and Vice President-elect have launched a national organizing effort on the eve of their Inauguration to engage Americans in service. This national day of service will fall on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 19, 2009 and, unlike past calls to service, President-elect Obama is calling on all Americans to do more than just offer a single day of service to their cities, towns and neighborhoods. He is asking all of us to make an ongoing commitment to our communities. Never has it been more important to come together in shared purpose to tackle the common challenges we face.
This website is designed to help promote these events and for Americans to make their commitments, build communities, find opportunities to serve and share their results. These can be events that engage people in direct service, or bring people together to reflect on Dr. King's legacy and how they can commit to becoming more engaged citizens. Please create an event or sign up to volunteer today.
Click here to serve your community.
When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these soldiers who have sacrificed so much would get. When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:
A Recovering American Soldierc/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center6900 Georgia Avenue, NWWashington , D.C. 20307-5001
Iggy Dolphin says......
What are you going to be for Halloween this year?
Help your child answer that age-old question with one of the more than 100 easy-to-make Halloween costume ideas online.
Click here to review the different costume ideas and what you will need to make it a safe and friendly Halloween!
Comment on my Blog is you have other ideas for costumes to share with fellow alumni.