01/18/2008 - 03:55
MLK Day of Service
by TysonChandler.com Staff

Tyson's lending a hand during the national MLK Day of Service -- January 21, 2008 -- and he's hoping you will, too.

If you're unfamiliar with the day and how it works, here's the description from the official website, MLKDay.com:

In 1994 Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the King Holiday as a national day of volunteer service. Instead of a day off from work or school, Congress asked Americans of all backgrounds and ages to celebrate Dr. King's legacy by turning community concerns into citizen action. The King Day of Service brings together people who might not ordinarily meet, breaks down barriers that have divided us in the past, leads to better understanding and ongoing relationships, and is an opportunity to recruit new volunteers for your ongoing work.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Simple: Participate! If you're interested in lending hand during any one of many New Orleans and Louisiana-based events, go to the extensive list provided at the following URL:

http://my.mlkday.gov/public/searchResults.aspx?st=LA&type=0

Remember, change starts with you!

Tyson worked recently with the charity Feed the Children (Getty Images).