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For Immediate Release
Contact: Anthony Twyman
Public Relations Coordinator
Community College of Philadelphia
Office: (215) 751-8082
atwyman@ccp.edu
Community College of Philadelphia Celebrates Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service with On-Campus Events
Community College of Philadelphia will host its Third Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service on Monday, January 19. A series of events and workshops for adults and children will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the College's Winnet Building. The College is partnering with Philadelphia Reads to conduct free literacy tutor training for approximately 150 College students and members of the community. The College will also conduct a free skill-building workshop for up to 25 parents to guide them in encouraging their children to read.HIGHLIGHTS:
- Reading Tutor Training
- Children's Arts and Crafts
- Community Quilting Project
- Mural Creation
- Reflection on the words of Dr. Martin Luther King
WHERE: Community College of Philadelphia's Winnet Building 17th Street between Spring Garden and Callowhill Streets
WHEN: Monday, January 19, 2004
10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
VISUALS: 4 art murals, families participating in arts & crafts and storytelling, tutor training, interviews with students, families from the community, and College representatives.
CONTACT: Kim Iapalucci, Public Relations Coordinator
Office: 215-751-8082, pager: 215-714-5719