Travelers Aid Kiosk at 30th Street Station

The national celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK Day) calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to... our most pressing national problems. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King's vision of a "Beloved Community." The motto for the day is, A day on, not a day off. The celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy offers a unique opportunity to further develop the concept of community engagement and to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy. On this day, Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through service projects that: Strengthen Communities - Dr. King recognized the power of service to strengthen communities and achieve common goals. Through his words and examples, Dr. King challenged individuals to take action and uplift their neighbors and communities. Empower Individuals - Dr. King believed each individual possessed the power to uplift him or herself no matter what the circumstance. Whether teaching literacy skills, helping an older adult surf the Web, or helping an individual build the skills needed to acquire a job, acts of service can help others improve their own lives. Bridge Barriers - In his fight for civil rights, Dr. King inspired Americans to think beyond themselves, look past differences and work toward equality. Serving side by side, community service bridges barriers between people and teaches us that in the end, we are more alike than we are different. These ideas of unity and purposeand the great things that can happen when we work together toward a common goalare just some of the many reasons we honor Dr. King through service on this special holiday. So Get Involved Somewhere on Monday, January 21, 2019!

Our wonderful volunteers served a total of 63,943 individuals in 2017! Thank you and keep up the good work. Families Forward Philadelphia appreciates your dedication and commitment.

I received a wonderful testimony from a current donor today in regards to the assistance her grandmother received from a Travelers Aid Kiosk: "I never knew Families Forward started as travelers aid. My grandmother, when she came from Ireland was suppose to be meet by a cousin, she had her cousin, who she never meet, had her name and one other name of a family friend. Her cousin didn't show, she said she was there on Ellis Island just crying, terrified and a women from Travelers Aid came to her assistance and helped her navigate to her other contact. She always told us, if you ever see that travelers aid umbrella, give them something, even it's a nickle! So thank you from my grandmother and for all you do for so many"! Ann