The City of Kalamazoo, AT&T Corporation, Fifth Third Bank and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation in cooperation with Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo College, Ecumenical Senior Center, Western Michigan University and Northside Ministerial Alliance are sponsoring a community wide day of service on Monday, January 18, 2010 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 country as we celebrate the life and work of the slain leader by participating in various outreach activities throughout the County.

“Life’s Persistent & Most Urgent Question is ‘What Are You Doing For Others’ ” 
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Volunteer Registration Form (.pdf) [online registration]
Available Project Sites (.pdf)  [Last updated 1/17/2010 3:59pm]
Volunteers are the backbone of the Community-Wide Day of Service. We are recruiting individuals and groups to serve social service organizations throughout Kalamazoo County.

Volunteers are asked to come to City Hall (241 W. South Street-Kalamazoo) at 7:30am for a continental breakfast and to register for available sites. Those who donate a few extra hours can help organizations move further ahead in their planning for the up-coming year. Pre-registration is not mandatory, but preferred.  The deadline for registering to volunteer is Thursday, January 14, 2010.

“Everybody Can Be Great Because Everybody Can Serve”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Project Site Registration Form (.pdf) [online registration]
Social Service organizations are needed to make the Community-Wide Day of Service a success.

Agencies with opportunities for volunteers are asked to identify one or two projects (and if you have more that’s great) and estimate how many volunteers you will need. Please make sure to note if there are special circumstances (for example: requires lifting, an outdoor project, painting, etc.) and then we will work to match volunteers to your needs.

Our goal is to pre-register volunteers that will arrive at your site by 8am ready to work! This year, we are providing service opportunities for those wishing to volunteer for half the day (8am-12noon) or the entire day (8am-3:30pm) for those willing to donate more time to your efforts. Deadline Extended - Thursday, January 14, 2010.

“We Have An Opportunity To Make A Better Nation”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Social Justice Award Nomination Form (.pdf) [online application]

In cooperation with AT&T Communications and Fifth Third Bank, the City of Kalamazoo will be honoring young people from the greater Kalamazoo community who have demonstrated leadership achievements in the area of racial and social justice through community service activities and/or volunteerism. Nominations are being accepted through Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 5pm via mail, email or fax.

Complete List of Community Events (.pdf)

If you have any questions, please use the contact information to the right. 

Additional Community Partners:
 -Ecumenical Senior Center
  -Kalamazoo College
 -Kalamazoo County
 -Northside Ministerial Alliance
 -Western Michigan University