{"id":16223,"date":"2011-01-13T08:11:36","date_gmt":"2011-01-13T13:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=16223"},"modified":"2011-01-13T08:11:36","modified_gmt":"2011-01-13T13:11:36","slug":"american-red-cross-celebrates-volunteerism-mlk-day-of-service-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2011\/01\/13\/american-red-cross-celebrates-volunteerism-mlk-day-of-service-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"American Red Cross Celebrates Volunteerism, MLK Day of Service in January"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Press release from the American Red Cross:<\/p>\n

American Red Cross Celebrates Volunteerism, MLK Day of Service in January<\/strong>
\nCalls on individuals, community to get involved in New Year<\/em><\/p>\n

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(January 10, 2011) – As part of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross is led by volunteers that constitute 95% of its total work force in order to carry out its humanitarian work. This New Year, the local Red Cross calls on individuals to give back to their community through the efforts of the organization and a varied array of volunteer opportunities for all interests, making a difference in not only their community, but also in their own lives.<\/p>\n

In recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on January 17, the Red Cross will partner with Protechs, Inc., the Fort Wayne Fire Department and Hope Worldwide to distribute fire safety prevention information and smoke detectors to at-risk homes in central Fort Wayne. Volunteers will gather at 8:00 a.m. at Mt Zion Lutheran Church and will canvass surrounding neighborhoods. To volunteer or for more information, contact Ashley Kostelnik at 484.9336 x 225.<\/p>\n

In addition, the Red Cross places special emphasis on recruiting volunteers of all backgrounds to carry out its humanitarian mission in the New Year. These opportunities include:<\/p>\n