I am posting today on behalf of The LEAGUE, a national youth service non-profit organization that empowers educates and engages young people to make a positive difference in their communities. You don't have to be a city official to make a positive change in your community. Anyone can do it, including you. I am hoping to spread the word about The LEAGUE's programming and the service-learning events that the organization has developed.

To kick off this school year’s events The LEAGUE is asking schools around the country to get involved with ONE DAY. The LEAGUE’s ONE DAY Event is a "servathon" where students identify, organize and plan a service project that meets a need in their community, and sign up friends and family to sponsor them (if they choose) in advance. Students can create their very own service project such as visiting seniors, tutoring peers, or cleaning up. What a great way to get involved in your community! This event starts September 17th and runs through October 8th.

ONE DAY starts the beginning of The LEAGUE 2008-2009 event season and then comes THE DRIVE, The LEAGUE’s annual holiday food and clothing collection. Exciting for this year THE LEAGUE will be offering a SCHOLARSHIP, through the generosity of the John S. and James L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION; students will be using journalism to highlight the positive impact they are making in their communities. All of which will be taking place throughout this school year.

For more information on The LEAGUE and how you can get involved please visit theleague.org.

Thanks!