National Day Of Service: Michelle Obama Announces Initiative (VIDEO)

The Obamas have chosen Monday, January 19, a day already filled with significance for its designation as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as a National Day of Service. Michelle Obama sent out a video message asking Americans throughout the country to join with her and Barack as they kick off the service initiative.

Watch the message here:

The Obamas are directing people to this site to set up a service event or attend one in their vicinity.

Comments

[PippiLongstocking]

07:46 PM on 01/14/2009

Love ya, Michelle!

[PippiLongstocking]

07:41 PM on 01/14/2009

And no one needed your wack comment.

[Lionsden]

01:39 PM on 01/14/2009

Free people are not servile agents in America (except if you don't understand what makes America special). This is a private matter, not a matter of "State".

[hapiday]

11:09 AM on 01/14/2009

Thank you 1st Lady Michelle! There's going to be some rough times ahead and we will do our job to help turn things around for the better.

[Opygollopy]

10:54 AM on 01/14/2009

This is what the Obamas were talking about during the campaign. They cannot do it alone and they said over and over again "We have to work together". When there is a volunteer structure in each community, necessary service operations such as schools,, shelters, food banks, etc. can hang on to their funds for increasing their services and all of it goes back into the community. That begins the turn around of the economy at the grass roots.

It seems like a formidable job at first, but, if everyone gets involved its amazing how fast it starts to take hold. Friendships are cemented, your soul is refreshed and you stand taller because you see the good that comes out of all of it. I wish the United States and its wonderful people good things in the months and years to come. You are terrific neighbors and we love you dearly.

As a Canadian, we are having difficulties as well because we have our own idiot in office. He is the typical "My way or the Highway Dipstick". If it wasnt for our volunteer programs we would be dead in the water so the best of luck to all of you and please, volunteer, get to know your communities, you would be glad you did and you will never regret it.

[Geranium]

06:07 PM on 01/14/2009

The US has millions of people that volunteer regularly at every imaginable job, and have since America's birth.

No one needed Mrs BO to pretend she thought of it.

[Danigirl65]

02:13 PM on 01/15/2009

What a rude and incendiary comment.

[Conk]

10:59 AM on 01/13/2009

Yeah, just wait until this 'service' becomes mandatory. This Civilian Service Army, slated to be as big as the US ARMY, will enslave your children. Imagine the irony. The first black president bringing back slavery!

[loveobamas]

02:19 PM on 01/13/2009

you should very paranoid.

[kittyarmy]

02:49 PM on 01/13/2009

But I thought doing service for your country is good?

[dadw5boys]

01:11 AM on 01/13/2009

Why aren't Americans going to their local schools on weekends and doing repairs, painting or helping kids with studies ?

Oh I forgot Football, Basketball, Shopping, Drinking, and all the other vices come first .

[Seven7s]

09:14 PM on 01/13/2009

You must be a female. I'd develop a better list because the things you listed are VERY important

[jayjola]

12:28 AM on 01/13/2009

What a great message. And Michelle looks absolutely gorgeous. She truly has it all. As an African American woman, I am so proud that she is going to be our First Lady.

Happy Birthday, Michelle. (January 17th)

[Giada]

12:21 AM on 01/13/2009

Why am i not surprised Michelle will be a fully involved in America First Lady :)

[carsntrucks]

11:45 PM on 01/12/2009

Michelle Obama has such a lovely speaking voice. I could listen to her for hours.

[rfreedom4u]

09:34 AM on 01/13/2009

Personnaly I find her repulsive. But everyone is entitled to their opinions.

[ladyelect08]

01:28 PM on 01/14/2009

Jealously is a bad thing. I think she is a very smart strong woman.

[loveobamas]

02:21 PM on 01/13/2009

i agree,suck an classy woman, who could not love her.

[pueblocolorado]

10:12 PM on 01/12/2009

After working on the campaign....dang, that was fun....I've just signed up to volunteer at our local animal shelter. Lot's of pets are going homeless too..........

[brooklyncitizen]

09:42 PM on 01/12/2009

Well done...and the best part is that with so layoffs more and more people can now volunteer and not just for one day.

[Dr. Cara Barker]

09:34 PM on 01/12/2009

Thank you, Michelle. If we are ever going to turn around the direction of our country and world, you have put your hand on one vital key: our willingness to participate. Thank you for the invitation. Count me 'in.'

All the best. Many blessings to you, our President-elect, your girls, and yes, your mother, too. It is about time we had a grandma in the White House!

In blessings and appreciation,
Cara Barker

[KatDawgATL]

08:44 PM on 01/12/2009

She looks like she got that good-good, na-mean!

[PippiLongstocking]

11:28 PM on 01/12/2009

You know?

[mypov123]

11:36 PM on 01/12/2009

Ya'll are nasty! lol

[otaa]

08:23 PM on 01/12/2009

she looks delicious. barack is getting some good stuff in that hotel room

[PippiLongstocking]

11:34 PM on 01/12/2009

Hahaha! I'm sure you're right. I love Michelle and her hubby.

[Geranium]

06:01 PM on 01/14/2009

That actually makes me feel sorry for him.