MLK Day Service Projects
FL|CC AmeriCorps VISTA Leader Jazmine Hudson and FL|CC AmeriCorps VISTA Member Ker Lor joined TCC students for service projects in Tallahasseee.
” A Day On, Not A Day Off”
In keeping with Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy of service, thousands joined together on MLK Day to give back to their communities. Service projects were held across the country in honor of Dr. King. Among those who spent the holiday serving others were many of FL|CC’s AmeriCorps VISTA Members.
FL|CC’s AmeriCorps VISTA Members and VISTA Leader engaged over 1,000 volunteers who completed over 5,500 volunteer hours on January 19th, 2015.
“Our VISTA Members take pride in serving their communities because they believe in Dr. King’s dream. Their dedication was demonstrated by waking up as early as 5:30 am on their day off to continue building Dr. King’s beloved community,” said Ker Lor, FL|CC’s AmeriCorps VISTA Member, who participated in service projects in Tallahassee.
Projects included sorting food at the local pantry, community beautification, restoration and landscaping, invasive species removal, and advocacy leadership training.
We thank the FL|CC VISTA Members at Miami Dade College, Pensacola State College, University of Florida, Florida International University, Stetson University, Barry University, Florida Campus Compact, Ringling College, and Florida State University for their commitment.
Ringling College of Art and Design students take part in a beautification project at Orange Blossom Community Gardens.
