By the numbers: 2009 King Day of Service

On the 2009 King Day of Service, and throughout the week of January 17th – 23rd, over 800 volunteers took part in volunteer-related service activities.

Volunteer time translated into community impact dollars = $62, 432 (as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Students from 5 regional colleges and universities participated. These schools include U of M-Dearborn, Lawrence Tech, Henry Ford Community College, Madonna University, Lawrence Tech and Oakland Community College.

24 community agencies opened up their doors to volunteers on this national day of service.

United Way had 4 new partners this year: Chrysler LLC, Panera Bread, and City Year Detroit.

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