Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Community-Wide Day of Service
Monday, January 21, 2013
Celebrating His Life by Serving Our Community
The City of Kalamazoo, Fifth Third Bank, Schupan & Sons, Volunteer Center of Greater Kalamazoo and the Western Michigan University Office of Diversity & Inclusion alongside Kalamazoo College, Ecumenical Senior Center and Northside Ministerial Alliance are sponsoring a community-wide day of service on Monday, January 21, 2013 in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Social service organizations around Kalamazoo County provide opportunities for community volunteers to take a day-on rather than a day-off. Participants will join thousands of volunteers across the county as we celebrate the life and work of the slain leader by participating in various outreach activities throughout the county.
Volunteers are the backbone of the Community-Wide Day of Service. We will be recruiting individuals and groups to serve social service organizations throughout Kalamazoo County. Volunteer registration is being coordinated through the Volunteer Center of Greater Kalamazoo. Please visit: http://vk.volunteerkalamazoo.org/HOC__Special_Event_Details_Page?id=a0QF0000006n52FMAQ
12th Annual Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Award
The Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Award will be given to student(s) between the ages of 12-19 from the Kalamazoo community in honor of Dr. Lewis Walker, a trailblazer for the progression of racial equity in Kalamazoo. The winner(s) will have demonstrated leadership achievements in the area of racial and social justice through community service activities and volunteerism. Along with the community service award, the winner(s) will receive a $200.00 monetary award.
Nominations will be accepted from adults who work with young people in various capacities.
Nominations are being accepted through Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. via mail, fax or email. Click here for the Social Justice Award Nomination Form
Community Events:
Celebrations honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held in Kalamazoo at various locations. All activities listed below are open to the public:
Friday, January 18, 2013
Kalamazoo College Black History 101 Mobile Museum Exhibit
Hicks Student Center - Room 110 (K College Campus)
8:00am - 10:00pm
Kalamazoo College Community Reflection
Stetson Chapel (K College Campus)
Speakers: K College Students, Faculty, Staff & Administration
11:00am
Kalamazoo College Black History 101 Mobile Museum Exhibit
Presentation & Reception
Hicks Student Center - Banquet Room East & West (K College Campus)
Speaker: Khalid el-Hakim, Founder
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Western Michigan University Public School Students Visitation
Bernhard Center - East Ballroom (WMU Campus)
Open to middle and high school students and parents from KPS and surrounding school districts. Visit: www.wmich.edu/mlk for more details
9:00am - Registration
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Northside Ministerial Alliance Community Celebration
Chenery Auditorium (714 S. Westnedge Avenue)
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter, Sr. of New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD
4:00pm
Monday, January 21, 2013
City of Kalamazoo Community-Wide Day of Service
City Hall (241 W. South Street)
8:00am
Ecumenical Senior Center - MLK Celebration
Speaker: Pastor Gloria Clark, Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal
702 N. Burdick Street
9:00am - 12:00pm
Contact: Margaret Smith at 381-9750
Kalamazoo College - MLK Convocation Service
Stetson Chapel (1200 Academy Street)
Speaker: Mr. Harvey Hollins, III, Director - State of MI Office of Urban & Metropolitan Initiative
10:50am
City of Kalamazoo Parade/March to MLK Park
3:30pm - Western Michigan University (Flag Pole at Kanley Chapel)
4:00pm - Kalamazoo College (Red Square; corner of Thompson & Academy)
4:30pm - Community (corner of Rose & W. Michigan) to MLK Park
