VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INTERGENERAL PEACE GARDEN PROJECT 
TO CELEBRATES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY ON JANUARY 21, ‘08

San Rafael, CA - The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership (Center) invites volunteers of all ages to participate in the “Intergenerational Peace Garden”, a Marin City community beautification service project scheduled for Martin Luther King Holiday, Monday, January 21st, 2008, from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon.

The project will be lead by Marin Conservation Corps. This local initiative is connected with a national effort to make the holiday “A Day On, Not a Day Off”, when thousands across the country will honor King’s legacy of tolerance, peace, and equality by meeting community needs.

The 10th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration marks the year of the 40th memorial anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by celebrating his vision for a beloved community and an empowered, nonviolent world. The Grassroots Leadership Network is hosting the event in collaboration with other community-based organizations including Marin City Network, Marin Conservations Corps, Marin City Ministerial Alliance, Tamalpais High School, and Center for Volunteer and the Center.

Youth are called to work alongside with seniors in different projects to make the garden a reality. The group will meet at the Marguerita Johnson Senior Center, 640 Drake Ave. The morning will be followed by a commemoration luncheon featuring raffle prizes for volunteers, performances from local artists, and youth awards.

The volunteer sign-up is being coordinated by the Center. People of all ages are encouraged to sign up. For more information and to sign up as a volunteer, contact Joshua Castro at (415) 479-5710, ext. 330 or jcastro@cvnl.org