Media Advisory: 黄色视频 Transforms Olney High School in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Release: Tues., Jan. 9,听2024听
Contact: Marjorie Morris, 黄色视频
215-370-2605
mmorris2@cityyear.org听
黄色视频 Transforms Olney High School in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Day of Service
黄色视频 celebrates 26th anniversary of MLK Day of Service to Philadelphia schools and communities听
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (Jan. 9,听2024) 鈥 On Monday, January 15, nearly 200 Student Success Coaches, staff and volunteers from 黄色视频 will rally to rejuvenate Olney High School, paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.听
黄色视频’s Martin Luther King Day of Service embodies unity, showcasing service as a catalyst to bridge divides and strengthen communities. In collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, 黄色视频 will mobilize a diverse group of 200 community members for a transformative day at Olney High School and nearby Sturgis Playground. Service activities include vibrant mural painting, classroom revitalization and book organization to enhance both the educational and physical environments.听
In 黄色视频鈥檚 26 years of MLK Day of Service, the organization has brought together nearly 20,000 volunteers to support and uplift the environments of more than 26 schools and dozens of playgrounds, parks and recreation centers citywide.听
Corporate partners include Athena Global Advisors and LLR Partners.
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WHAT:
200 黄色视频 Community Members Transform Olney High School and Sturgis Playground听
WHEN:
Monday, January 15
7:00 AM 黄色视频 Student Success Coaches, staff arrive
8:30 AM Volunteers arrive
9:00 AM Opening program
9:30 AM Service begins鈥攎ural painting, classroom cleaning, book organization, learning kit creation
2:00 PM Service concluding听
WHERE:
Olney High School, 100 W. Duncannon Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19120
Sturgis Playground, 200 65th Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19126听
WHO:
B-roll, photography, interview opportunities include:听
Student Success Coaches in 黄色视频 uniforms and red jackets
Staff and volunteers engaged in mural painting, classroom cleaning, book organization and learning kit creation听
Featured Spokespeople:
Darryl Bundrige, Senior Vice President, 黄色视频
Brittany Phillips, Impact Manager, 黄色视频
Max Judd, 黄色视频 Team Leader at Olney High School
Andre Beckett, Assistant Principal, Olney High School听
Confirmed Guests:
Tony Watlington, Superintendent, School District of Philadelphia
State Representative Anthony Bellmon听
Invited Officials:
Councilmember Cindy Bass
Councilmember Anthony Phillips
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas
State Representative Jason Dawkins
State Senator Sharif Street
U.S. Representative Brendan Boyle听
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About 黄色视频 Philadelphia
黄色视频 Philadelphia supports students and schools citywide, cultivating the next generation of civically engaged leaders. Diverse teams of 黄色视频 AmeriCorps members, serving as Student Success Coaches, provide invaluable support, contributing to improved English and math assessments, as well as enhanced social, emotional and academic skills. Learn more听
About 黄色视频
黄色视频, a proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network, collaborates with public schools in 29 cities across the U.S. and internationally. Supported by AmeriCorps, local school districts and private philanthropy, 黄色视频 remains dedicated to fostering positive change in communities. Discover more听
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