Difference Makers

Montgomery Youth Join Millions of Volunteers

Mar 10, 2006

Montgomery Youth Join Millions of Volunteers for
18th Annual National Youth Service Day, April 21-23, 2006

WHAT: Today, more than ever, young people are pitching in to make a difference in their communities. During April 21-23, 2006, over three million youth across the country will participate in National & Global Youth Service Day.

On National & Global Youth Service Day, a public awareness and education campaign that highlights the amazing contributions that young people make to their communities 365 days a year, young people will design and lead service-learning projects in areas ranging from literacy and the environment, to healthcare, hunger, and help for the elderly. As the largest service event in the world, engaging millions of young people, National & Global Youth Service Day draws together a remarkable consortium of local, regional, and national partners, while supporting youth on a life-long path of service and civic engagement. The Presenting Sponsor of National & Global Youth Service Day is the State Farm Companies Foundation.

Difference Makers, a youth led faith based community service organization that focuses on youth leadership, will mobilize & challenge hundreds of young people throughout Montgomery to participate in the 18th Annual National Youth Service Day, on Saturday, April 22 in the City of Montgomery.

Difference Makers plans to invite and partner with community, schools, church organizations, and other youth organizations in City of Montgomery in a ?“Stop The Violence?” City Wide Awareness Campaign.


WHO: Hundreds of youth and their families, across the City of Montgomery

WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 2006 @ 11:00 am ?– 1:00 pm

WHERE: Gibbs Village Community Center, 1701 Terminal Road, Montgomery, AL 36108

CONTACT: Andrea R. Price, Difference Makers, 334-868-0400, arprice@bellsouth.net

Christina Wessell, Youth Service America, 202-296-2992 x 28, wessell@YSA.org

WEB: For more information about Difference Makers visit the organization website at www.neighborhoodlink/org/differncemakers

For more information about National & Global Youth Service Day and to see a comprehensive project list, visit YSA website at: www.YSA.org/NYSD

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