Penn West California marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
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January 20, 2023

Penn West California marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

By Stacy Wolford

Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Students at Pennsylvania Western University, California campus, participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event in the Natali Student Center on Thursday. Volunteers performed service-oriented activities to benefit nonprofit organizations including The Crayon Initiative, Valentine’s Day cards for Meals on Wheels and dog toys for a local shelter. Shown, first row, from left, are Hailey Sortore, Tina Anderson, Madalyn Walenchok and Maddie Call. Back row, from left, are Sierra Rates, Diane Hasbrouck, associate director of student development and engagement, Courtney Kiesling and Amanda Smitley.

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