Want To Help In Livingston? Join Day Of Service On Martin Luther King Day Monday

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a great day to volunteer. Here 's an announcement from the town of Livingston:

Mark your calendars for an inspiring day of action and unity! On Monday, January 15, 2024 the Livingston Committee for Diversity & Inclusion (LCDI) is set to commemorate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a vibrant Day of Service.

Join us in person at the Livingston Senior/Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave. in Livingston, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to participate in hands-on service and craft projects.

The following organizations will be sharing their projects:

Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States – West Essex: Crafting cards for hospitalized children
Kiwanis Club of Livingston: Collecting socks, hats, and gloves, in addition to assembling Care and Comfort kits for the homeless
Livingston Chinese Association: Collecting canned goods
Livingston Health Department: Blood Pressure screenings/health information
Livingston High School Black Student Union: Spoken word presentation honoring the work of Dr. King
Livingston High School Jewelry Club: Crafting jewelry for the Westfield Fun Group
Livingston League of Women Voters: Voter registration and children writing letters to the Township of Livingston’s new Mayor, Al Anthony
Livingston Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Making sandwiches and collecting non-perishable food items for the food pantry
Livingston Rotary Club: Crafting cards for seniors at Care One
North NJ Chapter of the National Charity League: Collecting books
Temple Beth Shalom: Collecting items for and assembling soup/chili making kits
Young Men’s Service League: Bone marrow swab drive in honor and memory of Annie Eisner, in connection with Gift of Life Marrow Registry

In addition, all are welcome to join LCDI member Simone Anthony-Brown (Express Yourself Studios) for a MLK Day service project that unites our community through art. Be part of a collaborative canvas painting inspired by the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The finished artwork will be displayed at Livingston Town Hall from Monday, January 22 to Thursday, February 29, 2024. Come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy through creativity.

The program will end with remarks from Lady Trisha Scipio of the NAACP: Oranges & Maplewood Branch, a musical performance reflecting Dr. King’s hope, and a unity march symbolizing the community’s commitment to a more just and inclusive society.

This day serves as a reminder that Dr. King’s dream of a better world lives on through our collective efforts. Setting aside time to volunteer for the MLK Day of Service offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with your community and pay tribute to Dr. King’s enduring legacy. Each act of kindness towards those in need within our broader community can have a significant impact.

For more information please visit the Facebook page at facebook.com/LCDINJ, email the MLK Day of Service Co-Chairs Alyse Berger Heilpern at alysebergerheilpern@gmail.com and Simone Anthony-Brown at expressyourselfstudios@outlook.com, or email the committee at lcdi.livingstonnj@gmail.com.