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Marching to Eliminate the Academic Achievement Gap

{ "Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals."—Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK365 is proud to bring you our 32nd Annual MARCH FOR THE DREAM, California's largest Martin Luther King Jr. march taking place on January 21st, 2013.

Attracting a diverse crowd of more than 28,000 very enthusiastic participants from across Northern California, the March for the Dream is more than just a free one day march to honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr.; it's a 365 day awareness and fundraising campaign to eliminate the academic and opportunity achievement gap in our region's schools. With more than a 1.3 million students dropping out of high school each year, it's not enough that we march only to honor the past. We must impact the future!

The March for the Dream is free, but starting this year, marchers will have the opportunity to register and collect pledges to help us eliminate the academic and opportunity achievement gap.

“The road to change is not a race, but it’s a slow and persistent MARCH FORWARD….”

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Proceeds from this event will benefit MLK365 (tax id #68-0160203)

The March

{ "As we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back."—Martin Luther King Jr.

Our six mile "Marade" (March and Parade) will engage, challenge and inspire the young and the young at heart to "be the change they want to see in the world." The March for the Dream is free to the public. As a picture is worth a thousand words, MLK365 invites you to view the March...

Register Your Group?

Where would you like to begin your march?

OAK PARK COMMUNITY CENTER SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE GRANT HIGH SCHOOL

Oak Park Community Center

If you're an early riser and want to walk the full six miles, then you will definitely want to start at Oak Park. The Oak Park Community Center parking lot will be packed with motorcycles, Corvettes, news satellite vans, music coming from everywhere and did I say lots of people. Rain or shine, the true believers and the march faithful love the Oak Park jump-off. map & details Back to march details ↑

Sacramento City College

If you're committed to the cause and need that extra hour or two of sleep, then you want to begin at Sacramento City College. The City College jump-off has the best available parking, and you can even take the light rail to the City College march. Marching bands, politicians, schools, civic and social groups tend to begin at City College. We're encouraging all banner organizations (groups who register to march) to go out and buy a banner to identify their groups. map & details Back to march details ↑

Grant High School

I think it should be stated once and for all, we have ONE march with three different starting points. Those who start the march at Grant High School are passionate lovers of the north area. They might have graduated from Grant, Highlands or some other north area school. The numbers of people starting at Grant are increasing year-by-year! map & details Back to march details ↑

How do I get back to my car?

The Convention Center Expo

The Celebration features all types of cool and very interesting activities for people of all ages. Here, you can meet with employers, healthcare professionals, small business vendors and other social advocates. As our cause is "eliminating the academic achievement gap," teachers from across the region will come together and host an Education Village for young people Kindergarten through Junior High, featuring crafts, face painting, movies, singing and various types of educational resources. If entertainment is your thing, we're integrating music, spoken word and entertainment into our overall event. For the young at heart, our Wisdom Corner is the place where seniors share the lessons from their past in poetry, stories and song to the next generation.

EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL VILLAGES / ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Come and meet employers; get health screenings, connect with human services agencies on site to provide resource information. Don't forget to bring some money so you can support our sponsors and vendors who will be showcasing their products and services!

EDUCATION VILLAGE

education-village Come join us on the main floor of the exhibit hall in the Education Village! You'll enjoy exciting exhibits, movies, children's artwork, and fun-filled, hands-on activities and meet other students!

face painting, balloons, storytelling, crafts, and coloring books
learning support dictionaries, thesauruses
educational resources and positive encouragement books

WISDOM CORNER/POETRY

For seniors who need a place relax after a six mile march and would like to participate in the activities, welcome to the Wisdom Corner! Here, seniors can relax and hear poetry and music, see videos and reminisce about the historic civil rights movement and its many achievements. No reservation necessary. We'll save you a chair!

VISUAL ARTS

Our Art Village features varied works of local artists who would love very much for you to visit and perhaps purchase something from their collection!

Support the March for the Dream

Corporate Partners:

As President of the Board of Directors of the non-profit organization MLK365, I am pleased and humbled to serve on an organizational board whose sole mission is to keep the Dream of Martin Luther King Jr. alive.

Further, I have never been so inspired than to see MLK365 develop into a mission-driven organization that hosts California's largest Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.

Proceeds from March for the Dream will assist MLK365 to advance the work of Martin Luther King Jr. through civic and educational challenge grants, students programs to promote civic engagement, character development and image and value-based media campaigns. So, take time to review our various sponsorship levels.

I would like to thank our 2012 sponsorship class for their support and you for your consideration.

Keeping the Dream Alive,

Scott Syphax,

Chairman of the Board

Donate Now Sponsor/Vendor Information

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Thank you for helping us keep the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr., alive!

Click the links below to view sponsorship guidelines and to view Advertising Opportunities:

Sponsor/Vendor Package Online sponsorship application

Online vendor application Advertising Specifications

For more information or to discuss your sponsorship with an event professional, please call us at 916-995-3882 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . MLK365 Staff

Help Us Eliminate the Achievement Gap

You can donate and help us keep the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. alive by eliminating the academic achievement gap! With every mile you walk and every dollar you raise, The March For The Dream Foundation will able to end the achievement gap by funding local programs 365 days a year! You can register and collect pledges, donate on-line, by mail or text your contribution. Please make all checks payable to: "MLK365" and mailed to 5050 Laguna BLVD. STE. 112, PMB445 Elk Grove, CA. 95758 (Tax id #68-0160203)

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Ask your friends and family to support your efforts to Eliminate the Achievement Gap.

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Donate Online

Make a personal donation to Eliminate the Achievement Gap.

Donate Online

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Become a Volunteer

{ "Everybody can be great because anybody can serve."—Martin Luther King Jr.

Volunteering

MLK365 relies on the tireless volunteerism of people like you who help us keep the Dream of Martin Luther King Jr alive. MLK365 volunteers fall into two categories: those who want to serve on committees; those who serve as a "day-of" volunteer.

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES

The volunteer committees work "long and thankless" hours from concept to implementation of the event. They oversee specific activities and are responsible for the planning, logistics and execution of a specific event/area/aspect taking place usually before, during or after the event. Committees will often times recruit, celebrate and at time have to motivate volunteers. Planning Committees would include some of the following:

March Committee
Talent Showcase Committee
Volunteer Committee
Media Committee
Security Committee
Hospitality Committee
Village Committee

DAY OF EVENT VOLUNTEERS

"Day of" the event volunteers work on the day of the event only. We strive to accommodate all volunteer interests. All volunteers will need to attend a mandatory volunteer training session prior to the actual day and are responsible showing up on time for their tasks and assignments. They report directly to the Event Coordinator. Volunteer opportunities may include the following:

March Monitors
Village Support
Ushers/Security
Hospitality
Information

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Media

The media page is for individuals who are directly connected to the news media. MLK365 wants to ensure the general public gets the correct information about our event in a timely manner. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Press Releases

Over 28,000 participants "March for the Dream" in Sacramento

January 16, 2012

Over 28,000 participants braved an early morning chill to "March for the Dream" in honor of the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16, 2012. [continue]
31st Annual "March for the Dream" returns to Sacramento

January 15, 2012

Over 20,000 residents from Sacramento, surrounding areas expected to march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday [continue]
Sacramento ready to "March for the Dream"

January 14, 2012

Over 20,000 Sacramento residents expected to march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday [continue]
March! Celebrate! Donate!

January 10, 2012

Sacramento residents can now donate to help "Keep the dream alive" [continue]
Sacramento residents invited to "March for the Dream" in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 5, 2012

MLK365 inspires local residents to "Keep the dream alive" with two community marches on Monday, January 16, 2012 [continue]

RT Bus

How do I get back?

Starting at 1p.m., Regional Transit will provide free shuttle service and free bus passes for all marchers back to the following locations from the Sacramento Convention Center: Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, and Grant High School

For those wanting to park their car near the Sacramento Convention Center before the march, you can board a light rail at Cathedral Square (10th & K Street) or the 12th & I station and ride the light rail to Sacramento City College.

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