Rachel Turner

Steeped in a tradition that calls to “make it a day on, and not a day off,” Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (MLK, Jr. Day) is rooted in service to our community. The spirit of service that is highlighted each year during the MLK, Jr. Day of Service inspires many to want to serve on a more regular basis. In the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, many people can thank Rachel Turner for the opportunity to serve on MLK, Jr. Day and beyond. Operating out of Philadelphia, Rachel creates and manages sustainable, year-round volunteer programming the MLK365 program. In addition, each MLK, Jr. Day, she is responsible for managing the outreach and registration process for hundreds of organizations and thousands of volunteers that participate throughout the tri-state area.

As you might expect with someone so integrally involved in MLK, Jr. Day, Rachel is deeply committed to an ethic of service. Prior to her work with the MLK365 program, Rachel served two terms of service in AmeriCorps during 2008 and 2009. As an alumnus of this national service program, Rachel remains deeply committed to the pledge to carry her AmeriCorps commitment with her beyond her term of service. She also currently serves as the Chapter President of the Philadelphia Chapter of AmeriCorps Alums and routinely leads service and professional development opportunities for alumni in the Philadelphia area.

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Thomas Yushchok

Tom Yuschok serves as his community’s local board chairman for the Boy Scouts of America. He was instrumental in the merging of two scouting service areas and developing programs for youth. Tom works with youth to prepare them to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Because of Tom's dedication and leadership to the local scouting program, more than 700 youth had the opportunity to become scouts in 2010. It is a fact that youth who are scouts are more likely to be good students, strong leaders, active members of their community and grow up to be productive citizens.

Leading a team of volunteers is a tough job. Tom has led his team to success. Scouting has become a strong priority in his day-to-day life. In scouting, one may come across several "well intentioned" individuals, but Tom is more than intention. He is action. His colleagues appreciate his strong sense of commitment and dedication to developing the youth in our community. That is what makes Tom a Daily Point of Light.