Briana Pearson
  • Biology
  • Class of 2016
  • Mount Bethel, PA

Briana Pearson Volunteers for MLK Day of Service

2015 Aug 13

Briana Pearson of Mount Bethel, Pa., volunteered in the City of Reading through Alvernia University's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, in Jan. 2015. A graduate of Bangor Area Senior High School Pearson is majoring in Biology at the university.

By assisting diverse non-profit agencies, students volunteering in the City of Reading are exposed to the vast social and economic inequalities that characterize the country's urban landscape, of which Reading is a poignant microcosm.

The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday is a considered a national day of service, and a time to re-commit to serving each other and communities. On MLK Day, Americans across the country honor Dr. King by helping their neighbors and communities. Led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, MLK Day of Service includes thousands of projects spread across all 50 states.

ALVERNIA is a fast growing Franciscan university, grounded in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, that combines diverse academic opportunities with personal attention and an unmatched commitment to community service. Situated on a scenic 121-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, Pa., the university supports a rigorous and caring learning community that is home to more than 3,000 students. For more information visit alvernia.edu.