1300 Mobilized to Serve!
Posted: January 19, 2010
Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.
Dr. Martin Luther King
On Monday, January 18th, Portland Leadership Foundation was a part of commencing a rally hosted by Concordia University. With over 1300 students present, the morning rally included a performance by the local King Elementary School Choir, a keynote speech delivered by Pastor Mark Strong of Life Change Christian Center, and finished with local pastor Emmett Wheatfall delivering Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Following the rally, students were transported by bus to one of 50 project sites around Portland. The projects have were planned with the assistance of Hands On Greater Portland, Portland Leadership Foundation, and Oregon Campus Compact. The various projects included refurbishing schools, churches and community centers. Many community organizations also utilized the day to sign up mentors and tutors for the coming year and encouraged young people to make a pledge of non-violence.
In addition to Portland Leadership Foundation, partners involved in this day of service included, Concordia University, George Fox University, Hands On Greater Portland, Lewis and Clark College, Linfield College, Mt. Hood Community College, Multnomah University, Oregon Campus Compact, Portland Community College, Portland State University, Reed College, Season of Service, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, University of Portland and Warner Pacific College.
