Goodwill’s AmeriCorps and YouthBuild programs have organized two days of service in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Goodwill Industries of Northern New England will join hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country in making the holiday a day on, not a day off, by serving others.
“Martin Luther King devoted his life to advancing equality and social justice. He taught us that everyone has a role to play in working towards these goals,” said Joely Ross, Goodwill AmeriCorps Program Manager. By serving today and throughout the year, we honor Dr. King and help realize his dream of opportunity for all.”
Many organizations are using MLK Day as a springboard for service throughout the year. “Because of the economic downturn, needs in our community are particularly great right now. Addressing the challenges that many low-income individuals face throughout Aroostook County will take a sustained effort, and we hope many who are serving today will make an ongoing commitment to serve throughout the year,” said Joely Ross.
Please read below for information on how you can volunteer for these service projects in Lewiston and Caribou, Maine.
Lewiston
In partnership with Winterize L/A, Goodwill Industries of Northern New England’s AmeriCorps and YouthBuild programs will weatherizing several homes in the Lewiston area.
The Day of Service will take place Friday, January 14, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Goodwill YouthBuild headquarters at 60 Pine Street in Lewiston. Volunteers will receive basic weatherization training before splitting into teams to weatherize the different homes.
Caribou
In partnership with Catholic Charities Home Supplies and Food Bank, Goodwill Industries of Northern New England’s AmeriCorps program will be handling our free window weatherization kits on Saturday, January 15.
