MLKCC Projects
2014 King Challenge
An Activity to Promote Service in the Community
In an effort to encourage service based on the philosophy espoused by Dr. M. L. King, Jr., the MLKCC has initiated a program
based upon one of his quotes that promotes service and defines greatness.
He said on one occasion that— "Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree
to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, and a soul generated
by love." In addition, he said, "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with
painstaking excellence."
Details of the 2014 King Challenge can be found HERE. The project was formally introduced and presented at the Annual Roundtable Breakfast during this year's Martin Luther King,
Jr. Celebration.
Project: "Do Something"
In an effort to initiate and implement activities and programs in keeping with the philosophy and principles advocated by
the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee (MLKCC) launched a project in 2002 that
focused on the youths of our community-at-large. This effort is entitled Project: Do Something.
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Project: Do Something's undertaking is a premier provider of youth led leadership and citizenship initiatives in schools and other institutions.
It is designed to improve young people's leadership skills through meaningful involvement in their communities and the democratic
process. Project: Do Something's hands-on, youth-owned approach allows young people to develop strong character and self-confidence, and acquire the leadership skills to be active, lifelong citizens.
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The project's Kindness and Justice Challenge is a significant yet simple way for young people at all ages to become actively involved in their schools and neighborhoods.
The program incorporates elements of character education, service-learning, and leadership training. By taking the time to act in kind and just ways during the challenge, students will see the benefits to their school, community,
and personal growth.
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Martin L. King, III, former Chairman of Project Do Something's Kindness and Justice Challenge, has often said that,
If young people can commit to one day of Kindness and Justice, then they can commit to a week... ...a week becomes a year and a year becomes a lifetime. |
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The committee believes that through its continued implementation the project will make youth involvement in the King Holiday
Celebration more relevant, meaningful, and rewarding in terms of the overall learning experiences offered and advocated.
The project implemented by the MLKCC continues to be a modified version of the national program Do Something which is housed at: