{"id":9428,"date":"2009-12-31T12:07:44","date_gmt":"2009-12-31T17:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=9428"},"modified":"2020-12-06T15:05:15","modified_gmt":"2020-12-06T20:05:15","slug":"red-cross-celebrates-volunteerism-mlk-day-of-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2009\/12\/31\/red-cross-celebrates-volunteerism-mlk-day-of-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Cross celebrates volunteerism, MLK Day of Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"American<\/p>\n

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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As part of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross is led by volunteers that constitute 96% 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 18, the American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana will coincide several efforts in honor of the day, including taking part in the 25th Annual MLK Unity Day celebration at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne, Bishop Luers High School students collecting contributions for the local chapter, and partnering with Disney in its new \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcGive a Day, Get a Disney Day’ initiative to promote volunteerism and service throughout the country in the New Year.<\/p>\n

In addition, the American 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