LANSING, Mich. – To honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the Michigan Community Service Commission is supporting 28 volunteer projects across the state that will engage more than 2,700 volunteers in addressing needs such as food insecurity, homelessness, environmental stewardship, and supporting youth.
To support these efforts, the Michigan Community Service Commission awarded over $11,000 in grants ranging from $100 to $1,000. AmeriCorps has provided a portion of the grant funding for MLK Day service.
“Volunteering is a great way to help the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. live on,” said Ginna Holmes, executive director of the Michigan Community Service Commission. “Whether it’s volunteering in your community, helping a neighbor, or supporting something you are passionate about, we encourage everyone to find way to serve.”
These projects are happening in communities across the state, some of which are still in need of volunteers. Visit the Michigan Community Service Commission website to find a full list of volunteer projects and sign up to serve.
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Background: The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) utilizes service as a strategy to address the state’s most pressing issues and empowers volunteers to strengthen communities. The MCSC is leveraging more than $21 million in federal funds to local communities for volunteer programs and activities. Visit www.michigan.gov/volunteer for more information.