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California Volunteers urges Californians to give time, resources and gratitude on Martin Luther King Day of Service
Summary
A California Volunteers staff member called on residents to donate time, resources and thanks following recent wildfire devastation and pointed listeners to californiasforall.ca.gov for ways to help.
A California Volunteers staff member urged Californians to donate time, resources and gratitude on Martin Luther King Day of Service as communities recover from recent wildfire devastation.
"Over the last couple weeks, we've seen unbelievable devastation. And while it breaks our hearts to see how our communities have been impacted, it lifts our spirits to see how people have come together to support each other, to help each other in this time of need," the staff member said, calling on "every Californian to step up and to give."
The speaker said people can give by volunteering, donating, checking on neighbors and offering thanks to first responders and volunteers who have worked in recovery efforts. They also urged continued emotional support for people affected by the fires and directed listeners to resources at californiasforall.ca.gov.
The remarks framed the appeal as part of the Martin Luther King Day of Service and emphasized both immediate help for those affected by fires and ongoing community support. No formal programs, funding amounts or specific volunteer events were named in the remarks.
For more information on volunteer opportunities and ways to help, the staff member directed listeners to californiasforall.ca.gov.
