A POWERFUL MOVEMENT TO TRANSFORM, UNIFY AND UPLIFT AMERICA
100M HOURS OF SERVICE FOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR'S BIRTHDAY.
Realize the Dream is a bold movement to rally communities to perform 100 million hours of service by the 100th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth. It’s a call for us all to reach out to people and causes in need – and make a difference through acts of love, compassion and goodwill.
“Volunteering and service to others is not just about helping those in need; it’s also about building bridges and fostering understanding between people. It’s an opportunity to step outside our comfort zones and connect with others on a deeper, more meaningful level.
“This is a bedrock belief we share, and why our foundation collaborated with Legacy+ to create Realize the Dream. It is through these connections that we can begin to break down barriers and build a stronger, better and more unified America.”
- MARTIN LUTHER KING III, ARNDREA WATERS KING & YOLANDA RENEE KING
BENEFITS TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S.
$2.9B*
Social value of collective 100M hours of service.
200+K
Teachers supported with free resources.
6M
Students impacted in underfunded schools and districts.
*Source: Value of Volunteer Time report – Independent sector, with the Do Good Institute – estimated value of a volunteer hour at $29.95
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