2019 Community Project Dashboard

-church members are partnering with neighbors in beautifying the neighborhood; -we encourage all ages to be involve, no you is too young or old; -continuing creating a fellowship with the neighbors; -being able to demonstrate to the children the importance of working together to achieve the goal; -being reminded and introducing what the civil rights movement is about and why it is important (senior adults share their experiences); - viewed some videos of Dr. King and held discussions; -lunch

11:30am - 2:30pm • Volunteer Project - outdoor flyering to spread the word about Uhuru Furniture and APEDF

5 adults, 35 children will be cooking soup and packaging it!

A combination of community residents and community leaders will come together to clean the facility and surrounding streets on this day.

A day for activities, food and fun with boys and their fathers.

A diverse ensemble of local actors will join students from local colleges to perform a passionate reading of Dr. King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.

a Group of students will be installing a Depression exhibition as part of an arts grant in partnership with the Theater.

A veteran will come and speak with volunteers regarding the veterans we will be servicing. Staff and students will collect items/donations and create care packages to service homeless veterans.

Activities supporting education

After a full day of learning and work, we’ll come together to organize as a community. Join Summit attendees at the after Summit Organizing Dance Party

All are welcome to the 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, on January 21st at Second Baptist Church of Doylestown. Join us for the opening ceremonies at 8:30am where members of our community will share reflections on Dr. King’s legacy.

Along with the members of St. Paul Church, we will collect, package and distribute food to be sent to third world countries.

An indoor intergenerational story time with international meal sharing. Breakout activities to engage senoirs and youths in discussion and art project. Community resources will be provided

Project has been cancelled, due to weather related concerns. We had 175 volunteers scheduled to be present, but many has called out due to insurance liabiltiy with icy conditions. I (Miranda Alexander) plan to be at Girard College, then go to a few neighborhood sites to take our dream flag project Tshirt

Animal Supplies Collection for Burlington County Animal Shelter:
Caring for our animals requires a lot of time, love, money, and supplies. Below is our “Wish List.” Donating the following items help us with the day-to-day care of our animals and support our operational needs. Thank You!

Anti-Gun Violence Project: creation of dream booth (3) Real Estate workshop for adults

apparatus display and fire prevention material distribution

Arboretum Project – create tree care and conservation posters for community display

ASL video about what MLK means with pictures and ASL, paper recycling for the full school and if time permits they will sweep the Nevil building.
(Jessica Jones)

Assist in the care of sheltered animals

Assisting in coat distribution to those in need

At PSD the King Day of Services begins with a schoolwide assembly in
honor of MLK. At the assembly each classroom project (20 +) is
recognized and an excerpt from MLK I have a Dream speech is given by a
PSD graduate. After the pep rally each classroom dispurses to their
individual projects for the rest of the school day.

At the end of the morning, around 12 Noon, volunteers will gather to read excerpts from speeches or quotes by Dr. King and share any memories or examples of his work that is meaningful to them.

At this event, we will be building bat boxes and partnering with The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed. The bat boxes will be placed on Manor College's Campus. We are inviting current students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the college to join us for this event.

Backpacks will be prepared for homeless adults in our City, to include sheltered and non-sheltered persons. The contents will include washcloth, socks (at least 2 pairs), bottle of water and personal care products including hand sanitizer and bar soap container. The personal care items will be placed in plastic gallon zip bags to provide a container for later use. A resource guide will also be included. The back packs will be gender specific. Volunteers include (a.) donors (b.) assemblers (c.) d

Backpacks will be prepared for homeless adults in our City, to include sheltered and non-sheltered persons. The contents will include washcloth, socks (at least 2 pairs), bottle of water and personal care products including hand sanitizer and bar soap container. The personal care items will be placed in plastic gallon zip bags to provide a container for later use. A resource guide will also be included. The back packs will be gender specific. Volunteers include (a.) donors (b.) assemblers (c.) d

Backpacks will be prepared for homeless adults in our City, to include sheltered and non-sheltered persons. The contents will include washcloth, socks (at least 2 pairs), bottle of water and personal care products including hand sanitizer and bar soap container. The personal care items will be placed in plastic gallon zip bags to provide a container for later use. A resource guide will also be included. The back packs will be gender specific. Volunteers include (a.) donors (b.) assemblers (c.) d

Bag groceries and distribute fire prevention materials - 2900 Island Ave

Bake Cookies to be decorated on Monday for Whosoever Gospel Mission

beautification of the school facility/grounds that the school administration feels is necessary; organizing book closet

Before Service Day we are collecting diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, baby wash, and baby lotion. On Service Day members of the St. Andrew's parish and guests will package these items into kits for parents in need. The kits are going to the Bucks County Housing Group homeless shelter.

Bingo and Valentine’s Day Card making with the Seniors.

Blanket Making for Mitzvah Circle

Blankets for residents of Ambler Senior Center.

Book Collection and Sorting for Philadelphia Schools

Boys Souts of America
Girls Scouts of Eastern Pa
Elected Officals
18th Police District
Neighboring Schools
Community at large

Bring, prepare and serve brunch to residents of Bethesda Broad Street, a residence for formerly homeless men and women. Music + reading from Dr. King's book "Why We Can't Wait".

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Calling all blood donors – your donation is needed today to help patients in need.

Cards for active military members.Cards for active military members.

Carnegie International artist Tavares Strachan illuminates the museum's exterior with the names of some of history's less visible figures. Through dialogue with an expert docent, celebrate these individuals and their contributions to humanity.

Cat toys (yarn), dog toys (t-shirts), snuffle mats (fleece and rubber mats), and dog blankets (fleece)

Celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with your West Philadelphia friends and neighbors at the new Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center! Activities will include arts, crafts, games, and reading One Book, One Philadelphia youth companion titles Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes and Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña. READING WILL BE AT 11AM.

Celebrating the life of Dinah - 4601 N. 18th Street

Chelsea Retirement Home games and activities with seniors

Children and teens will participate in several arts projects including One King Day book, musical storytelling and decorating bags for personal care, literacy and keep it warm packs. Teens will also participate in a college career activity.

Children in each grade will participate in a service project.
Grades 1 & K- Making cards for veterans

Children in each grade will participate in a service project.
Grade 3- Sorting clothing for Cradles to Crayons

Children in each grade will participate in a service project.Grade 2- Making treat bags for first responders

CLEAN AND RAKE LEAVES FROM NEIGHBORHOOD

clean out storage area (3-4people), remove and replace cove base(2-3 people)

Clean up all trash and debris that accumulates along the fence line of the Leo Mall.

Clean up and trash removal of playground, field and surounding area. Following a film and lunch

Clean up of all the trash in and around the playground.

Cleaning and clearing out a room for future use for seniors. Possibly painting.
Staff members will be present.
We may have a few volunteers that will help from a local church.

Cleaning and painting designs on the walls and doors of the rest rooms (girls, boys and adults) along with some classrooms.

Cleaning classrooms, winterizing windows and doors, organizing books, materials. Minor paint jobs.

Cleaning the church grounds as well as cleaning and patining kitchen, dishing area, and classrooms in the church.

Cleaning up around the building and playground area so it is clean and safe for the residents of Juniata Park to use as well as the children in our after school program

cleaning up facility general cleaning and purging of trash and also some arts and crafts that focus on MLK day will be done by the children and some adults as well

Cleaning, vacuuming, wiping down walls, cleaning offices, sweeping the church front, fixing any broken items, cleaning rear of church, cleaning kitchen areas and other duties as needed

Clothing Donation to Happy Kids Center – gather clothing from clothing sale remainders

Clothing Sale Clean-up on Monday

Clothing Sale to benefit Women’s Center of Montgomery County

Coats received from members and donors will be organized by male/female/adult/child and prepared for distribution to the Community starting at 11:00AM. Participants will be comprised of Alliance of Social Workers, Inc. members, family, friends, advocates and National Association of Black Social Workers student chapters from various schools such as Widener University, West Chester University.

collect donations and give to Fran Wasserman.

Collecting knitted caps for men & women

Collecting - women’s professional ware suits, skirts, pants, blouses, blazers, shoes, handbags, belts, jewelry, belts, scarves; men’s professional wares, suits, shirts, slacks, blazers, ties, belts, shoes)

Collecting and sorting toiletries at Chews United Methodist (soap, toothpaste, chapstick, shampoo, etc.) for the Neighborhood Center in Camden.

Collecting books for teen and adult novels (no texts, diet or cookbooks)

Collecting Casual and sports clothing for adults & children

Collecting crates of all sizes, dog food (all ages), puppy pads, toys, nylabones, treats, poop bags, easy walk harnesses, gift cards to Amazon, chewy.com, pet value or other pet stores & adoptions available

Collecting knitted blankets, tools, sewing and first aid kits (especially band-aids)

Collecting paper towels, facial tissues, snack packs (chips, pretzels, cookies)

Collection of items for homeless shelter. (Deb Levin)

Combined 4th grade will be going around PSD campus/sidewalk/west wing and cleaning up litter and trash. (Jaime Tecklin and Kelly Booz)

Come to join us to read to children and learn how to be an active reader to keep our children on track to read by 4th grade!

Come to join us to read to children and learn how to be an active reader to keep our children on track to read by 4th grade!

Community Awards Ceremony recognizing those within this community that have served to make this community and more a better place for all.

Community Clothes Giveaway of new and gently used clothing, coats and shoes for women, men and children.

Community event/ celebration of Martin Luther King Day, through song and preformance art

Community Guest Speakers

Community members and volunteers will write letters for local city councilpersons and other politicians seeking support to fully fund the Free Library of Philadelphia. In 2018, Northwest library branches were forced to close early 86 times this year due to employee shortages--that’s the second highest rate in the city. (source, Lena Johnson, president of the Friends of David Cohen Ogontz Library; billypenn.com, Nov. 26, 2018)

Community Service performed by clubs at our school (church pantry help).

Community Service performed by clubs at our school (habitat for humanity).

Community youth will serve breakfast to seniors of the community The President of the Black Caucus American Library Association will be in attendance.

Company will clean up the park and community in conjunction with the neighbors and the partnership organization.

Conduct a food drive to benefit ElderNet's food pantry! Volunteers will organize, publicize and conduct their own food drive in their own school, neighborhood, or faith-based organization, and deliver the items to the ElderNet food pantry at 9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue in Bryn Mawr, PA. Items that are always in demand at the pantry include canned meats, soups, condiments, cooking oils, coffee and tea, and toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, incontinence supplies. Drop-off day flexible.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

Craft kits for St. Jude's Happy Cart

Create cards for Veterans for Valentine's Day

Create signs for the annual 5K race.

Creating a community-based project focusing on environmental cleanup of the North Philadelphia area

Creating cards, decorating bags and packing bookbags for Community Partnership School.

Currently seeking a dedicated group of volunteers to help us overhaul our shelter with a deep clean and assist in yard work as needed!

Decorating gift bags and boxes in order to help missions to help women in Kenya earn money whole providing opportunity.

Deliver bagged lunches, snacks, soup to local social service agencies.
4 licensed drivers needed with cars. Ages 18+

Design cards of hope for residents of Hope Lodge. Hope Lodge is a facility that offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in another city.

Did you know that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item in the homeless community? A fresh pair of socks and a snack ‘rolled together’ are our small way of making a big difference in the lives of those in need. We will be packaging snacks and/or hygiene items such as toothpaste or a toothbrush. They will be finished off with a ribbon and a note of encouragement from a child to bring compassion and a bit of hope to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Different clubs, sports teams and musical groups will be doing service projects (visiting nursing home, blankets for St. Mary's, reading to younger children) afterschool the week after MLK day.
The following groups will be participating:
Tri - M Music Honor Society
Interact Club
Student Council
Friends of Rachel
Cheerleaders
Wrestling Team
Environmental Club
Debate Team

Discussion of mindfulness of spaces on campus as it related to, social justice and inclusion and equity. Specifically, students and staff will have the opportunity to create banners with quotes from prominent African Americans, occurring throughout the week.

Distribute fire prevention materials and assist with bagging groceries - 101 E. Olney Ave.

do some packaging for material aid projects.

Don't you just love the look of walls that have just received a fresh coat of beautiful, bold paint?!?

If your answer is yes, then we have the project for you!

The children at Zhang Sah Martial Arts Learning Center would LOVE your help with the Painting Extravaganza that we are hosting on January 21st. Our aim is to beautify the building that our non-profit occupies to make it brighter and more pleasant for the

Come prepared with a can-do attitude and wearing painter's gear -- not y

Donations of non-perishables to a local food pantry and cooking about 200 meals for those in need in community.

Dress for cleaning and painting. Light refreshments will be provided. Meet at 9:45 am in the main lobby of Houston Hall for transportation to locations.
Contact Diane Leslie @ 215.898.0105 or uofpmlk@gmail.com