In 1994 Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the King Holiday as a national day of volunteer service. Instead of a day off from work or school, Congress asked Americans of all backgrounds and ages to celebrate Dr. King's legacy by turning community concerns into citizen action.

The City of Lancaster is working with community service organizations to develop dozens of projects that will be completed January 19, 2008 in Dr. King's honor.

PROJECT SUGGESTIONS: Please email project suggestions to mlkday@cityoflancasterca.org.

VOLUNTEERS: Check back in December to view a list of available service projects.

ORGANIZATIONS: If you would like to be involved in King Service Day, please email mlkday@cityoflancasterca.org.

More information about the National King Service Day.