In the words of Dr. King, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” We would like to extend the opportunity to serve the community on the MLK Day of Service, while still adhering to COVID-19 safety procedures (pre-health assessment, temperature checks, social distancing, mask requirement, etc). Volunteer shifts at each site will be limited…
Frugal On The Fly is hosting a contactless drive thru to gather toiletries, PPE, and nonperishable food for Operation Home 313, a nonprofit serving women veterans and their children with emergency shelter. Pull up in the circle drive in front of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Monday, Jan 18 from…
The Ingham County Health Department’s Power of We Consortium, AmeriCorps VISTA program and the Greater Lansing Food Bank are hosting a Martin Luther King Day of Service Food Drive. To donate, please click on the link below: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/AmericorpsMLK Donations will go towards purchasing food for those in need. Please join us in making a difference…
The Clinton Township Diversity Committee and Sterling Heights African American Coalition are teaming up to encourage residents and staff to safely recognize and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy on Jan. 18 by performing acts of service within the community and highlighting those acts on social media. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is…
In response to the Presidential Inaugural Committee’s call to action to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in the National Day of Service, Progressives United of South Haven (PUSH) has partnered with WE CARE Community Resource Center to help stock the shelves of WE CARE’s Covert Food, Personal Care and…
Every year, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, thousands of volunteers from across the country unite in service. This year, ahead of the historic and exciting inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the Presidential Inaugural Committee will participate in the National Day of Service, modeling the empathic leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration and honoring…
Cause: RESPONDING TO FOOD NEEDS Volunteers will make deserts, cards and art for isolated seniors. Items will be delivered by the meals on wheels program. Items will be delivered the week of January 18th. Volunteers will make art, cards and deserts for seniors who are isolated. The items will be distributed through the Meals on…
Cause: RESPONDING TO FOOD NEEDS This group offers meal kits for children throughout Michigan. Volunteers will package food on January 16th at 5881 Commerce Ave, Westland In collaboration with Kids Coalition Against Hunger, a large food distribution event will be held.
Cause: RESPONDING TO FOOD NEEDS This project in Auburn is a long-standing fundraiser to support a weekend backpack program. Event will be held virtually on district Facebook account, CCTV and radio stations on Sunday, January 17th. In conjunction with Blessings in a Backpack, students are hosting a virtual MLK event featuring their writings, art, and…
Cause: RESPONDING TO FOOD NEEDS Volunteers will package donated and purchased seeds for distribution through the Greater Lansing Food Bank. Many of the seeds are unique to ethnic cultures of people who are new to the Michigan area including migrant families and immigrants. Volunteers will package seeds and label for distribution.