Maria Cristalli, Hillside President and Chief Executive Officer, released the following message to all staff today:
Dear Hillside Colleagues,
Two occasions next week are significant for all Americans. On Monday, our country will observe Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, honoring the civil rights leader who was one of the most influential voices in American history. Two days later, the inauguration of Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President will mark another historic moment. As the first woman and the first person of color to become Vice President, Senator Harris will have shattered a barrier that once was considered unbreakable.
To celebrate Dr. King’s life and work, the President-Elect and Vice President-Elect have partnered with AmeriCorps to create a National Day of Service on January 18. More details are available at https://bideninaugural.org/day-of-service, including examples of simple ways in which we all can take action and help others. Other useful links are included at the end of this message.
As part of the Hillside family, each of you already contributes significantly, every day, to the health and welfare of your community. Still, there could be no better tribute to Dr. King’s legacy than a thoughtful extra effort that underscores our passion for helping others. I hope you will join me in volunteering and being virtually involved in service to our communities.
Thank you for your commitment to the youth and families we serve, and to the communities we all call home.
Maria Cristalli
President and CEO
Hillside
Other links:
https://www.mobilize.us/nationaldayofservice
https://www.mobilize.us/colorofchange
https://americorps.gov/join/find-volunteer-opportunity