“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. believed in a nation of freedom and justice for all. His policy of nonviolent protest was the central energy in the civil-rights movement from 1957-1968. We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, through MLK Day of Service, honoring King’s life, legacy of hope and inspirational mission and teachings.
MLK Day of Service is observed on the third Monday in January, as “a day on, not a day off.” This federal holiday is designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
Community service brings together people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions and moves us closer to King’s vision of a beloved community.
Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. and MLK Day of Service through the lens of those who were inspired by King.
Ruby Bridges, civil rights pioneer; John Lewis, former congressman; Harris L. Wofford, former senator and service advocate; the Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, civil rights leader; and Bernice A. King, CEO, The King Center and daughter of King, share their experiences and perspectives in honor of King and MLK Day of Service.
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
The Black Employee Network (BEN) is an employee resource group (ERG) open to all employees. This ERG creates a network that supports Black members, promotes diversity and inclusion and enhances opportunities for Black employees to grow, learn and advance within the Company and energy industry.
To join BEN as a member, ally or supporter. please contact Joey Voyard, Chair, at [email protected].
MLK Day Community Engagement
In celebration of MLK Day of Service, the Company’s Black Employee Network (BEN) employee resource group contributed $10,000 to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). This charitable donation included $5,000 from BEN, along with an additional gift of $5,000 from Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. The UNCF scholarship program funds historically Black colleges and universities to assist students with continuing their education and pursuing their academic interests.
Join an Employee Resource Group!
Our team values the strength of differences. This cultivates inclusion and drives innovation and creativity. Employee resource groups (ERG) enable team members to share perspectives and experiences, advocate for common interests and provide recommendations that support key business objectives. They are a great place to build skills through leadership opportunities, training and community outreach.
Employee Service Challenge
Share that you care!
In January/February, we encourage you to commit to serving others through volunteerism.
Participate in a Company-sponsored event or a volunteer event sponsored by an organization of your interest. Please submit the name of the community event, the sponsored organization and the date/location of the event. All submissions will be entered in the prize drawing for a chance to win 5,000 Gratitude points ($50 value).
Check out the Community Affairs page on SharePoint to sign up for Company-sponsored volunteer events in January/February.
Deadline for Challenge Submission: February 29, 2024
