Career & Civic: Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
In celebration and recognition of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., organizations across the region and the county participate in a day of service and learning. Join in one of the opportunities below or connect with a local organization in your neighborhood. More information is also available on the Civic Engagement – Service Opportunities website.
Virtual Celebration of the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Main Line Martin Luther King Association in conjunction with Bryn Mawr College will hold its virtual celebration of the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. The program includes a Welcome by President Kimberly Wright Cassidy as well as a Keynote address by Joi Dallas, Assistant Dean for Intercultural Engagement.
Learn more and access the event link here: https://www.brynmawr.edu/inside/latest/events/virtual-celebration-legacy-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-0
Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service
The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service, the largest King Day event in the nation, and Global Citizen, promotes year-round volunteer service and civic engagement. Local organizations across the region are hosting service and civic engagement opportunities and include a wide variety of issues.
Find an opportunity that matches your interests and availability on their website: https://mlkdayofservice.org/
African American Museum in Philadelphia
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and through the generosity of Citizens, the African American Museum is hosting a weekend of activities including performances, meaningful discussions, family activities, and access to exhibits. This year’s theme, "Shifting the Cultural Climate," illuminates our need to be change agents in confronting a culture of violence and injustice and celebrates the power of the individual and the collective to inspire change for their communities and the next generation, while embracing love for our community, humanity, and ourselves.
Learn more about these events and reserve your museum entry on the organization’s website: https://www.aampmuseum.org/mlk-2024-celebrate.html
Bethel AME Church of Ardmore: A History of the Civil Rights Act, a virtual teach-in
Participate in a morning of virtual teach-ins in observance and recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Sessions will include: 9:00am - A Historical Perspective of the Civil Rights Act from 1866 to 1964 (Presenter: Dr. Anthony Johnson); 10:00am - Housing: Tangled Titles (Presenter: Charles Burrows); 11:00am – Health Inequalities: The Impact of Structural Racism on People and Communities (Presenter: Rev. Dr. Miriam Burnett); and 12:00pm – Black Maternal Health and a Call To Action! (Presenter: Jamiylah Miller, M.Ed – Montco Mamas).
Learn more and access the event link here: https://volunteer.globalcitizen365.org/opportunity/a0CVV00000Fik9k2AB/a-history-of-the-civil-rights-act-a-virtual-teach-in
Interfaith Philadelphia
Join Interfaith Philadelphia in partnership with Gesu School, St. Joe’s Prep, and others for a day of service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The morning’s program will include service activities as well as discussions around social justice and gun violence.
Monday, January 15 – 9:00am – 12:00pm, Interfaith Philadelphia
For more information and to register, contact River Mason: rm@interfaithphiladelphia.org
Beth Am Israel
Join Beth Am Israel in meaningful hands-on service projects for all ages and engaging conversations around the Civil Rights Act. Events include hands-on service projects and live learning opportunities at BAI in Ardmore.
Learn about the variety of events and opportunities on their website: https://bethamisrael.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-2/