From USAservice.org:
General Colin Powell formally announced today the Renew America Together initiative as part of President-elect Obama’s national call to service. Standing in the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C., Powell exhorted all Americans to make an ongoing commitment to revitalize our local communities, starting on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday is not only a day off but also for the last 14 years, it has been a day on. It’s a day to reach out to our fellow citizens in need. He encouraged everyone to visit USAservice.org to find or host a service event. More than 4,000 service events are registered on the site already.Powell has lived his life in service to our country, proudly wearing the uniform for 35 years before serving as Secretary of State. In addition to his illustrious military career and government roles, Powell founded America's Promise — The Alliance for Youth to ensure that all children develop the skills needed for success.
General Colin Powell formally announced today the Renew America Together initiative as part of President-elect Obama’s national call to service. Standing in the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C., Powell exhorted all Americans to make an ongoing commitment to revitalize our local communities, starting on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday is not only a day off but also for the last 14 years, it has been a day on. It’s a day to reach out to our fellow citizens in need.
He encouraged everyone to visit USAservice.org to find or host a service event. More than 4,000 service events are registered on the site already.
Powell has lived his life in service to our country, proudly wearing the uniform for 35 years before serving as Secretary of State. In addition to his illustrious military career and government roles, Powell founded America's Promise — The Alliance for Youth to ensure that all children develop the skills needed for success.
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