Check out how these young people were inspired by MLK, Jr. through their volunteer service at Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day in January 2011.
Special thanks to our 2012 Presenting Sponsor:
Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day
“Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
Please mark your calendars for the 2013 event: Monday, January 21, 2013.
In celebration with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and the spirit of service this day represents, Volunteer Fairfax presents Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service every January. Families enjoy the opportunity to give back to the community by working on service projects provided by various nonprofits from the region. The experience allows children to witness first-hand how fun and easy volunteering can be, while providing quality family time.
The 2011 event was such a success that the event was expanded to three locations in 2012: George Mason University, Gum Springs Community Center and the Herndon Senior Center. The event assembled over 1,100 children, parents and volunteers. A grant from Youth Service America and event sponsorship by UnitedHealthcare helped make this event a great success. To learn more about Give Together in the news, please click here.
Quotes and Memories from past Give Together events:
- "I helped kids in the hospital feel that there is someone thinking of them." Phillip 10 years-old
- "Thanks for helping us touch our community." The Myers Family
- "Our family came to help and realized how blessed we are to be able to." The Keefes Family
- "I helped today by making dog toys for homeless animals. It made me feel good." Carson 9 years-old
- "We had a great time! Thanks for setting up something that the kids could do too!" Terri - Parent
- "Great job! What a fantastic way to start helping at a young age." The James Family
- "I had fun doing stuff to help people and animals." Jenna 12 years-old
