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MLK Events 2024
We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his federal holiday by uniting in celebration and service. We've listed volunteer activities that community partners are hosting, along with other events that are facilitated both online and in-person in honor of his legacy.
Volunteer Activities:
Please visit our Project Calendar to view projects on January 15th and throughout the week: https://www.handsonportland.org/calendar
Including:
MLK Day of Service Tree Planting (age 3+) Referral
The Watershed Alliance empowers community members to protect and restore southwest Washington's waterways and natural areas for the benefit of current and future generations. We will be planting trees in Vancouver's Arnold Park.
MLK Day Habitat Enhancement and Fundraiser (all ages) Referral
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior dedicated his life to advancing civil rights and fighting racism and oppression. To honor his legacy, Johnson Creek Watershed Council will be fundraising for BIPOC led organizations working for racial justice and leading a habitat enhancement event at Powell Butte.
Portland Parks & Recreation MLK Day of Service at Lents Park:
Join Urban Forestry and Green Lents for a tree planting and stewardship volunteer event at Lents Park for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service (MLK Day). We will be planting trees, weeding and mulching established trees, and doing some stewardship work in the nature patch.
This is a great event for the whole family to beautify the park, meet your neighbors, and, even, make some crafts. Come out, have fun, and cultivate community through stewardship with us!
For more information, and to sign up, visit: https://www.portland.gov/trees/get-involved/events/2024/1/15/mlk-day-service-lents-park
SOLVE:
SOLVE is hosting a large scale community clean up project on Monday, January 15th: https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL000005fMhu2AE/martin-luther-king-day-of-service
Blanchet House: Volunteer made care kits are in constant need
Honor the life and service of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the upcoming holiday by making care kits for the houseless. Bags containing essential items like rain ponchos, hand warmers, socks, and snacks are given out daily to our guests.
These kits are so appreciated!
Instructions at BlanchetHouse.org/care-kits.
Community Events:
The Skanner Foundation 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast:
Monday, January 15, 2024 at 8:30AM (In-Person Event)
The Skanner Foundation again invites the community to share breakfast and celebrate the life, work, and vision of civil rights icon the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its 38th annual breakfast celebration January 15, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
This year, The Skanner Foundation’s Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast returns to the Oregon Convention Center in a larger space. As usual, the attendees will listen to inspiring words from our elected officials, hear from previous student scholarship winners, and enjoy local musical talent. The breakfast will also be an occasion to present The Skanner Foundation’s Drum Major for Justice award.
For more information, or to purchase a table or make a donation, visit the Skanner web site.
World Arts Foundation Annual Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (In-Person event)
January 15, 2024
1pm - 4pm at Highland Christian Center
7600 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97213
Since 1976, Keep Alive The Dream has celebrated Oregon’s African-American community. This annual event honors pioneering activists, community leaders, artists, musicians, and youth whose efforts have left lasting impacts in Oregon’s African-American community. The event’s Victory Village marketplace houses vendors, regional agencies, and artists.
Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 or 5 cans of non-perishable food items. This event is family-friendly. We invite you to join us! For more information, visit https://www.worldartsfoundation.org/
United Way of King County Virtual Education Session Lunch and Learn (virtual learning)
Wednesday, January 17th, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Let this year be the year where you commit to real community change. We want to prepare you to make the most of being involved in volunteer opportunities. Please join United Way of King County in a transformative Lunch and Learn session where we uncover the power of long-term volunteering and the significance of engaging with BIPOC-led and serving organizations. Explore how your involvement can create lasting impact, foster inclusivity, and drive meaningful change within our communities. This session will be led by Breauna Dorelus, Founder of Connecting the Cause and champion for responsible volunteerism and co-dreaming in service spaces.
Sign up for the session here.
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