{"id":194290,"date":"2010-01-18T12:00:05","date_gmt":"2010-01-18T17:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chicagopressrelease.com\/?p=10907"},"modified":"2010-01-18T12:00:05","modified_gmt":"2010-01-18T17:00:05","slug":"aarp%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98create-the-good%e2%80%99-promotes-service-on-mlk-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/194290","title":{"rendered":"AARP\u2019s \u2018Create The Good\u2019 Promotes Service on MLK Birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"

AARP Highlights Service on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/span> Day of Service at Frontiers International MLK Breakfast<\/em><\/h3>\n

<\/span>\"\"While the nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s<\/span> birthday, AARP honors his legacy by shining the light on service through Create The Good<\/em> \u2013 a national initiative that aims to connect individuals with volunteer opportunities in their local communities.<\/p>\n

“AARP is proud to honor Dr. King’s legacy through our Dr. King Day<\/span> of Service,” said Merri Dee<\/span>, AARP Illinois State President. “There is a new spirit of service sweeping our country. AARP is a part of that spirit and our members are looking to make a difference in their communities today and throughout the year.”<\/p>\n

AARP launched Create The Good<\/em> to help all Americans make a difference in their own communities, in their own time, and on their own terms. \u00a0With a lifetime of skills, experience and wisdom, older Americans have much to contribute in the arena of service. <\/span><\/p>\n

Today, Create The Good<\/em> sponsored the Frontiers International 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/span> Breakfast in Springfield<\/span>. AARP looks forward to utilizing Create The Good to help build stronger communities throughout Illinois<\/span>.<\/p>\n

More than 9 million people engage in AARP’s work as volunteers, donors, and activists. \u00a0Our volunteer programs provide more than $187 million<\/span> in economic impact.<\/p>\n

Last year, over 32,000 volunteers with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program helped nearly 3 million people across the country file their taxes.<\/p>\n

“As our nation faces growing challenges, people of all ages are coming together to improve our communities,” added Dee.<\/p>\n

“Our communities need us now and AARP stands ready to answer the call to service.”<\/p>\n

Founded with the motto, “To serve, not to be served,” AARP aims to make service a part of everyday life. \u00a0A 2008 AARP study found that 4 in ten older adults plan to increase the amount of time they spend volunteering in the next five years.<\/p>\n

For more information about Create The Good<\/em> or to find volunteer opportunities in your local community, please visit createthegood.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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