On January 19, 2026, the Queen City will unite to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by turning a federal holiday into a powerful “day on, not a day off.” Whether you are leading a corporate team, a classroom of students, or your own family, you are part of a massive movement […]
MLK Day invites us to consider how we can contribute to creating communities founded on love, compassion, and understanding. For nearly 50 years, we at Crisis Assistance Ministry have been working on the front line to do just that by providing help, hope, and understanding to people struggling with limited financial resources.
Martin Luther King Day, the only federal holiday designated as a day of service, is observed on the third Monday of January, near his birth date of January 15. It is a time to not only reflect on his life and legacy but also to find ways to further his work toward racial and economic justice. Fifty-five years after his death, Dr. King’s dream has yet to come true. Although progress has been made in many areas, there is still much work to be done.
