The 28th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service will focus on gun violence prevention.
Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service founder Todd Bernstein explains the importance of the events held on this holiday.The 28th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service will focus on gun violence prevention with hundreds of volunteers set to gather at Girard College in North Philadelphia.
The opening ceremony begins with national and local leaders speaking at 9 a.m. Monday in the Girard College Armory. Earlier this month, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney took part in announcing the theme for this year's event. Todd Bernstein, founder and organizer of the Greater Philadelpiha King Day of Service said, the signature project will include assembling gun safety kits for distribution to the community.
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