Martin Luther King said it best when he asked, “What are you doing for others?”
Monday, January 20, 2014 is officially recognized as MLK Day of Service. It’s a time when people across the country answer that important question by performing services for others. Helping out friends, neighbors, and those who need a hand is a simple way to memorialize Dr. King’s dreams and to demonstrate the simple act of kindness to children.
While many businesses and governmental agencies close their doors on MLK Day of Service, it’s not a day off but a day of service. Hundreds of thousands of people across the country will come together in communities for service. And many thousands in RVA will do the same. It’s not too late to create your plan to serve either!
- HandsOn Greater Richmond offers lots of opportunities to serve. Click here to learn more about them.
- In addition to the live, local conversations, participants across the country will be connecting online via Twitter (#MLKDay2014) and Facebook to share their experiences, perspectives and insights, generating a national dialogue.
- MLK Day commemoration at the University of Richmond is open. They invite students, faculty, and staff to join for one of several opportunities to serve in the community and learn about civil rights in Richmond. The University will also have its annual MLK Day commemoration featuring dynamic student performances and an inspirational keynote speaker to lead reflections. They welcome you to join us they re-imagine MLK Day at the University.
- Floodwall Care and Repair needs lots of hands for service.
- The Byrd Theatre presents “Troop 491: Adventures of the Muddy Lions” which follows Tristan, a reluctant new Scout from the inner city, who is conflicted after witnessing a homicide. Will he follow the code of the Scouts or the code of the streets? This film is not rated, but is the equivalent to a PG or PG-13 rating.
Monday, January 20, 2014
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
The Byrd Theatre
2908 West Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23221
This event is free but registration is required.
*Though this event is free, we urge you to bring a monetary donation for the producer of the film so that he can continue to be able to share this important film and message with others.
All payment methods will be accepted.
Get out on Monday, January 20th and find a way to serve others as we commemorate one of America’s great leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King. You’re not only doing something good for others, but you’re teaching children a valuable lesson about doing something greater within the community.
