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Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.
-Barack Obama
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 Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden believes each of us, as Americans, have a responsibility to do what we can for our communities and fellow citizens. We are one nation.
In 1994, Congress declared the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday a day of community service to further commemorate a man who lived his life in service to others. As a tribute to his legacy and the needs of our nation, the President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden have launched a national organizing effort on the eve of their Inauguration to engage Americans in service…
-Excerpt from Presidential Inaugural Committee letter announcing National Day of Community Service
All over Southern Arizona, communities have stepped up to the call and on the weekend of Martin Luther King Day, will be hosting community service events.
Below are some of the many events that will be taking place in the Tucson area. To participate in the event just click on the link below the event and RSVP. It's that simple! We need volunteers to RSVP to do everything from the simple task of bringing a box of food to a drop location for the Food Bank to more involved tasks like on-site gathering and organizing. There is something for everyone!
To see the full list of events please go to: http://www.pic2009.org/page/event/search_simple
NOTE: Due to the current state of the economy, among many other factors, The Community Food Bank has faced an unprecedented increase of families in need of assistance. So much so that they are now to the point that they have had to limit the amount of food each family may receive to 1 box of food per month. That is why many of the events are centered on item and monetary donations to the Community Food Bank. We as a community must work together to keep this essential organization afloat.
Notice From Community Food Bank
Tucson food bank forced to reduce donations - Associated Press
MLK Day Community Food Bank Drive
Join us in Arizona as the Presidential Inaugural Committee National Day of Service Team in collaboration with the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Committee and the Community Food Bank host the Community Food Bank Stuff the Truck drive at Reid Park (Where the band shell is located)! We will have a truck there that we plan to fill it with non-perishable food items before the end of the day. We will also be collecting monetary donations (checks will be accepted!) There will be plenty of entertainment and fun for the family as well, so please join us.
Monday January 19th Starting at 8:00am
Reid Park
RSVP: http://www.pic2009.org/page/event/detail/dayofservicejanuary19/jtp
Cannot make it to Reid Park?
Inauguration Food Bank Drive
Neighborhoods and groups are encouraged to collect food from Jan. 1 - 19th for the Inauguration Food Bank Drive. People will do their own collections and take items to the Tucson Community Food Bank. 3003 S Country Club Road, Tucson 85713.
Now until January 20th
Everywhere
RSVP: http://www.pic2009.org/page/ event/detail/dayofservicejanuary19/wgr
TCC4C Community Food Drive
Group participants of Tucson Community Corps for Change will go to their neighborhoods to collect food and/or cash for the Community Food Bank. At the same time, they will do a brief face to face survey with their neighbors on local issues for community change.
January 17 – 20
Everywhere
RSVP: http://www.pic2009.org/page/event/detail/weekendeventsjanuary17or18/wrs8
Living Liberally Tucson Hosts Silent Auction Benefit
Drinking Liberally Hosts Silent Auction to Benefit The Community Food Bank in coordination with President-Elect Obama's National Day of Action. Good food, good drinks and good conversation for a good cause, what could be better! We will be auctioning off Campaign Keepsakes, Political Paraphernalia, and other Local Goods.
All proceeds will go to The Community Food Bank
For more information on Living Liberally please visit: www.livingliberally.org
Join us at the Shanty!
January 15th (Thursday)
The Shanty Pub, Tucson
RSVP: http://www.pic2009.org/page/event/detail/weekendeventsjanuary17or18/4jvgv
HELP PACKAGE EMERGENCY BOXES AT COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
Saturday January 17th 9:00am
Food Bank- 3003 S. Country Club Rd
RSVP: http://www.pic2009.org/page/event/detail/weekendeventsjanuary17or18/wrbh
Green Valley/Amado Food Bank Drive
Location to Be Announced… Watch for Additional Developments!
Our Sahuarita/Green Valley community service project is now in the planning stage. If you wish to join our National Day of Action efforts please let us know, then return to this post for further information as it unfolds or as changes are made…
January 17-20
Green Valley / Amado
RSVP: http://www.pic2009.org/page/event/detail/weekendeventsjanuary17or18/4jr5q
MORE EVENTS!!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Project for the Deng Ater Foundation
Deng Ater Foundation (associated with the Lost Boys of Sudan) is looking for items for the schoolchildren of which will be building for children in Sudan. Community members are invited to bring the listed items to the MLK day march which starts at 8:00am at the University of Arizona (the U of A Mall) or the Deng Ater Foundation Booth at the MLK day festival at Reid Park (from about 10:00am to 4:00pm). See Event Listing for Items Needed
January 19th Starting at 8:00am
UofA Mall and Reid Park
RSVP: http://www.pic2009.org/page/event/detail/dayofservicejanuary19/jts
Interdenominational Ministers Alliance of Tucson and Vincinity Day of Service
Join the IMA as we create a triage for the homeless on the Friday before the holiday. This will be the "kick off" event for the Martin Luther King Jr holiday weekend. We will have representatives from the health department to do health screening, employers to offer jobs to those looking for work, and people from the local college for people who are in need of skills. We also plan to have people there to offer referrals for services. If you would like to help volunteer for this event we invite you to join us!
Friday January 16th - 12:00pm
GTMBC 1031 E 31st St.
RSVP: http://www.pic2009.org/page/event/detail/weekendeventsjanuary17or18/4jvtk
FULL LISTING OF EVENTS: http://www.pic2009.org/page/event/search_simple
For More Information Please Contact:
President-Elect Obama's National Day of Service Regional Field Organizers
Marcus Coleman - 520-271-5606 - marcustcoleman@gmail.com
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