A Different Day of Service
Don’t let a pandemic stop you from participating in the MLK Day of Service. Need ideas? Here’s how.
On January 18, millions of people will take part in the MLK Day of Service. In a non-pandemic world, neighbors and community members come together to identity and take part in important service opportunities. It is an uplifting time because people are energized when they are engaged in activities that will enhance their own communities.
However, this year is different because of the pandemic. Now, the prescribed response is “stay home and stay safe.” Therefore, find ways to participate from home. First, be creative. Second, persevere. It can be done! For example, kids can participate in food, clothing, toy, and animal shelter donations. There are many other ways to engage at home. For instance, support your favorite volunteer organization. Here are some examples:
- Be an ambassador. Find an organization that supports community goals. Offer to call on its behalf. Share or make social media posts that amplify their messaging.
- Clear out your closets. Hold a “sidewalk sale.” You can donate the profits to the organization.
- Offer to take an elderly neighbor her mail.
Share your thoughts about community service. What will you be doing it on the MLK Day of Service? What are your ideas?
June 14: It’s “Flag Day”
“Pandemic virus.”
“I can’t breathe.”“
“No justice, no peace.”
These words are forever linked to our collective history. Isn’t it ironic that “2020” suggests clear and perfect vision? Most people would agree that the year 2020 has been—at the very least—replete with more questions than answers, especially regarding the future of our democracy. It seems that civil unrest is a daily occurrence. The vision of our country as the UNITED States of America appears to be out of reach, and some fear that it is slipping away. And what about “freedom and justice for all”? In these times, what does it mean to raise the flag on June 14, Flag Day? Continue reading “June 14: It’s “Flag Day””