This week, community service has been more popular than ever. Monday, millions of Americans from coast to coast joined forces to complete over 11,000 officially-registered community service projects designed to “bridge barriers, strengthen communities, and empower individuals” as part of the 2009 King Day of Service. Although the King Holiday and Service Act was signed more than 14 years ago, this year public involvement in active observances of the holiday doubled 2008 levels. This spike in civic participation is no accident.

President Obama has repeatedly called for our service during his campaign and transition period, and simultaneously pledged to do his part by making service the cause of his presidency. His first action towards that goal has been the creation of USAService.org. Support of President Obama’s mission to re-engage Americans in their communities is vast. ServiceNation has issued a Declaration of Service, the Huffington Post made service the theme of it’s pre-inaugural ball, and MTV has created a Be the Change online community.

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