TAMPA, Fla. – Nearly 2,000 ±«Óãtv students are expected to volunteer at more than 60 sites throughout Hillsborough County on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 13, as participants in Stampede of Service, ±«Óãtv’s largest annual community service program.
Coordinated by ±«Óãtv’s Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, the event is part of the university’s Jan. 12 – 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Week celebration, bringing the ±«Óãtv community together through events and programs to honor King’s dream and vision. Stampede of Service reflects the core values in MLK’s teachings: justice for all, strengthening communities, empowering individuals and living your purpose. The program engages students with current social issues as they experience the benefits of giving back to the community by sharing their time, skills and compassion at service sites throughout the county.
±«Óãtv System President Judy Ge