Cleaver Family YMCA
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a Morning of Service and Community Impact! Join us on Monday, January 19th, anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., for a morning dedicated to service and unity in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Together, we’ll work on a variety of impactful projects that uplift our community and embody Dr. King’s spirit of love and service. Projects and Beneficiaries Include: Bed of Bags – Transforming plastic bags into sleeping mats for those in need. Just a Sandwich – Preparing sandwiches to feed the hungry. Giving Hope & Help – Supporting individuals and families in crisis. Hope Faith Homeless Assistance Campus – Helping to provide care for the unhoused. Cards of Encouragement – Spreading kindness to local elementary students, veterans, and food insecure neighbors. Weather permitting, we’ll also have opportunities to beautify our grounds and gardens, making a lasting impact on our shared spaces. Special Guests: Don’t miss the inspiring performances of the Kansas City Boys and Girls Choir, bringing hope and harmony to this special day. Come as you are—whether it’s for an hour or the entire morning. Together, we can make a difference and honor Dr. King’s legacy by serving others. Let’s make this a "Day On," not a "Day Off". We look forward to seeing you there! Volunteers of all ages are welcome but please note that any youth volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Olathe Family YMCA
Join the Olathe Family YMCA for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 19 from 10 am-12 pm. This will be a morning dedicated to turning compassion into action and honoring Dr. King’s legacy through service. Volunteers will work together on hands-on service projects that directly support individuals and families in our community. Activities include creating PLARN (plastic yarn) mats for the Starfish Project, which provide warmth, comfort, and dignity to individuals experiencing homelessness, and assembling care and supply kits for vital community organizations. These kits will benefit: Giving Hope & Help Health Partnership Clinic 1|99 KVC Olathe Public Schools Foundation This is a meaningful, high-energy service opportunity where volunteers of all ages and backgrounds can work side-by-side to make a tangible difference—proving that everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.
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