Dear readers,
As I am sure you all know, this coming Monday, January 19, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The holiday is traditionally known as a day of service in honor of Dr. King’s legacy. This year proves to be no different, with thousands of community service projects scheduled across the country. I took some time to compile service projects happening in northern New England. If you have a service project you would like to promote, please let me know and I’ll be sure to add it to our list here.
Maine
Lebanon Rescue Department: Learn to Save a Life
Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine, Orono:
Community Resource Corps (CRC), Portland: Youth Art Project
Aroostook County 4-H, Houlton:
“Are you Hungry Tonight?” Learning Event
New Hampshire
Give Blood, Save a Life:
January 12-16 at multiple locations across NH
Fight Hunger in NH (New Hampshire Food Bank):
January 12-16 at multiple locations across NH
March for Justice (United Way of the Greater Seacoast)
Concord’s Community College MLK Challenge
Vermont
Vermont Youth Development Corps, Montpelier: Dream Walk
Foster Grandparent Program, South Burlington:
Vermont Community Stewardship Program, Brattleboro:
Vermont Community Stewardship Program, Burlington:
Weatherization Activity: Learn How & Help Others
More Projects
This is a very small sampling of MLK Day service projects. To find more options, please visit the following sites:
USA Service (Renew America Together)
If you cannot find a project in your area, consider the following:
Organize a community clean-up
Donate to Goodwill or other community non-profits
Donate to your local food bank
Help a neighbor
Find volunteer needs in your community year-round
What else are you inspired to do?
