If your organization hosts volunteer opportunities and would like to promote these opportunities, please contact [email protected]
Heroes of African American History Series: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Locations: 720 Terrace Avenue, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Contact: Ashley Broussard, Phone: (225) 778-5940 Email: [email protected]
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and Justice Sunday, join us for dialogue and video on his life as seen on the American Experience program, “Citizen King.” Back-to-school supplies for the first five students in attendance will be provided by Dr. Vincent.
Fit For A King 2023
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Locations: Virtual
Contact: https://gbrar.com/fit-for-a-king-registration-is-open/
Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center’s annual tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Each year, LaFHAC staff organizes the summit to honor the Fair Housing Movement and continue building the movement for fair housing across Louisiana. This year’s virtual summit will feature a keynote address by noted author and journalist Linda Villarosa and panels exploring reproductive justice, homeownership, and the racial wealth gap and updates on recent policy victories and the work ahead.
EBR Small Business Seminar
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Time: 9:00 am
Locations: Womack Park Ballroom (6201 Florida Blvd)
Contact: https://www.eventbee.com/v/brecsmallbuisnessseminar#/rsvp
Interested in doing business with BREC or EBR City/Parish? Join us for a small business seminar Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 9:00 AM at Womack Park Ballroom, 6201 Florida Blvd. Pre-Registration is available.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hand Story Craft Event
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Locations: Greenwell Springs Regional Storytime Room Contact: 225-274-4460
Children will make a “How-Would-You-Change-The-World” paper plate and hand-tracing craft following the books As Good As Anybody by Richard Michelson, and excerpts from A Place to Land by Barry Wittenstein and Jerry Pinkney. Ages 6-11. All children under age nine must be accompanied by an adult. Call 225-274-4460 for information.
EBR Unity Prayer Breakfast + Community Service
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023
Time: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Locations: Various Baton Rouge sites
Contact: https://www.mlkholidaybr.com/volunteer
The Unity Prayer Breakfast, in partnership with the Gamma Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc., engages diverse Faith Leaders, honors the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and uplifts the Baton Rouge community in prayer.
In partnership with The Walls Project, various Council Members and Mid City Redevelopment Alliance will host community service projects across Baton Rouge.
LSU MLK Day of Service
Date: Monday, January 16, 2023
Time: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Locations: Various Baton Rouge sites
Contact: [email protected] or 225-578-4339
Approximately 250+ volunteers, including LSU students, staff, and community members, each year make it “a day on, not a day off” and engage in service projects through MLK Day of Service. Your participation is key to our impactful service. Individuals, as well as organizations, will be able to reserve their spots at a later date. Volunteers should wear tennis shoes and clothing that are appropriate for service work. Masks are required.
Schedule:
7:30 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM Welcome
8:30 AM Buses Depart
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Service Projects
1:00 PM Buses Return to LSU; Lunch
Volunteers must complete a waiver. All minors must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or representative of the organization they are affiliated with. Waivers for minors must be completed by a parent or guardian and can be obtained in advance by emailing [email protected]. More details at https://www.lsu.edu/diversity/oma/events/mlk-celebration-1.php
EBR MLK Day Church Service and Festival of Service
Date: Monday, January 16, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM
Locations: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (185 Eddie Robinson Sr Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802)
EBR MLK Festival of Service
Date: Monday, January 16, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM
Locations: BREC Expressway Park
End MLK Holiday BR 2023 at the Festival of Service at 11:30 AM at BREC Expressway Park. This family-friendly event features music, food, and vendors as we commemorate the work achieved as a part of this series!
