Monday January 16th, 2017 and throughout that week…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’”
Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday, January 16, 2017, is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.
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MLK Day Celebration of Service 2017
Saturday, January 14th, 2017 from 2-5 pm for the
MLK DAY CELEBRATION OF SERVICE
A thank you party honoring all volunteers in Ulster County
Celebrating your service to the community and honoring the legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Hosted by UlsterCorps
UlsterCorps sponsored its 8th Annual MLK Day Celebration of Service, Saturday, January 14th, 2017, 2-5 pm at the Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 NY-32, Rosendale, NY (Monday January 16th snow date). The event honors volunteers from non-profit service organizations throughout Ulster County for their hard work and dedication.
The event celebrates the broad circle of kindness and generosity that knits us together as a community and demonstrates the value of the volunteer spirit across all generations. The event is free and features live music, refreshments and raffles for the volunteers.
SCHEDULE:
2pm: Dave Ross Mason Band
3pm: Blind Mice
4pm: New Progressive Baptist Church Choir
Photos from the 2016 MLK Day Celebration of Service by Ilene Cutler
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Rosendale Food Pantry
Monday January 16th, 2017, 9am-1pm
45 James Street, Rosendale, 399-7997
The Rosendale Food Pantry will be open from 9am-1pm Martin Luther King Jr National Service Day. Stop by to drop off a donation from their wish list or to get more information about volunteering.
Caring Hands Soup Kitchen
Tuesday-Friday January 17th-20th, 2017, 10am-1pm
Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Avenue, Kingston
The soup kitchen is closed Monday in honor of MLK Day, but volunteers are needed throughout the week and beyond to help serve lunch weekdays. Please arrive at 10am; meals are served at noon and clean-up is completed by 1pm. 331-7188.
Repair Cafe
Saturday January 21st, 2016, 10am-3pm
New Paltz United Methodist Church on Main Street, New Paltz
Repair Cafe Valet and Cafe Volunteers needed!
Two shifts – 9am-12pm and 12-3:30pm
At the Repair Cafe you’ll find tools and materials to help you make the repair you need: on furniture, small appliances & housewares, clothes, crockery, toys and more. You’ll also find “repair coaches” such as electricians, seamstresses, mechanics and all-purpose fix-it pros to get you started and help along the way. More info.
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Non-profit partners – if you have additional MLK Day related volunteer opportunities you would like to list, please email them to info@ulstercorps.org.