Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

President Obama has asked the nation to celebrate Monday, January 18th, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a day of community service.

Join Alderman Gene Schulter, State Senator Heather Steans, State Representative Harry Osterman, State Representative Greg Harris, and Alderman Mary Ann Smith in serving our local community.

During the day, projects will include assisting seniors with shoveling and winterizing their homes, painting rooms at a local school, and several other repair and clean up projects for local non-profits and people in need. Projects are available for participants of any age.  Participants are also encouraged to bring gently used winter clothing and unused personal care products to distribute to local non-profit organizations.

RSVP by emailing ward47@cityofchicago.org or call 773-348-8400. You can also email jen@heathersteans.com or 773-769-1717.  Please include your name, address, email addess, and phone number.   After you submit your RSVP, you will be contacted with with a list of volunteer opportunities.