The D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr Legacy Through ServiceD'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Leads Cerritos College Students In Putting Citizenship and Service in Action
ONTARIO, Calif. - Jan. 21, 2019 - PRLog -- The D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation today led students from Cerritos College EOPS Dynamics of Leadership Class in a service project that honors the legacy and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The students volunteered to assemble over 100 hygiene kits to benefit the Ontario, California homeless population and federal Ontario International Airport TSA workers furloughed due to the government shut down. Discussions about community service, community building, and community sustainability were led by D'Andre Lampkin and Cerritos College professor Henrietta Hurtado.
"I'm certainly too young to have ever witnessed firsthand Dr. King's passionate call for unity. But I think if he were still alive, he would be proud to see the nation has set aside a day where we focus on the needs of others and not ourselves," said D'Andre Lampkin, Board Chair of the D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation. "I continue to draw inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message to never judge people by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. encouraged the nation to focus on the broader concerns of humanity and recognize that together we can tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our communities. His legacy lives on." "Through community-based service learning activities, students have the opportunity to experience contextualized learning, develop critical thinking skills, and make connections with community leaders who serve as role models for career development opportunities in their own communities," The MLK Day of Service shines a spotlight on service as a powerful force to bridge economic and social divides – today and throughout the year. Many communities will also engage in dialogue to explore ways they can address important issues. National Day of Service provides Americans with an opportunity to join neighbors and local leaders to tackle community challenges and strengthen the nation. ### The D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation The mission of the D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation is to create positive opportunities and change for individuals, communities, and environments. Our goal is to sponsor and create programs and initiatives that lead to the development of stronger communities and positively impact individuals wanting to lead happier and healthier lives. We have a vision for communities that are strong, fully engaged, and resilient; where all stakeholders are self-reliant and fully supported by sustainable ingenuity and grassroots efforts. End
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