Today we honor a man who helped changed the course of history. A man who bravely fought for what was right. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led the American Civil Rights Movement for about 13 years and is regarded as one of the greatest nonviolent advocates of racial equality in our country鈥檚 history. Largely due to Dr. King鈥檚 work, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965).
On this day of service, there are many opportunities to make a better world locally:
Habitat for Humanity MLK Day 2023
- Who: Ages 10+
- What: Construction (no tools or experience needed)
- When: 8:00 am 鈥� 11:30 am
- Where: Century II (225 W Douglas)
- Register:
Storytime Village MLK Service Day
- Who: All ages
- What: Select, package, and deliver books to Little Free Libraries
- When: 9:00 am 鈥� 11:00 am
- Where: Storytime Village (2821 East 24th Street N)
- Register:
ICT Street Team
- Who: Healthcare practitioners (or non-medical volunteers of all ages)
- What: Provide free medical care or donate money and supplies to provide healthcare services to the homeless community in Wichita
- Where: Drop donations (like blankets, gloves, or OTC medications at Professional Pharmacy (744 N. Waco)
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Project Teacher
- Who: All ages
- What: School supply donations (pencils, dry erase markets, markets, notebook paper, tissues, etc.)
- Where: Drop donations at Gracepoint Church (9035 W. Central)
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Learn More about Dr. King & MLK Day:
The King Center:
1961 BBC Interview:
Our Friend, Martin (Kids鈥� Film):
Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech:
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
鈥� Dr. King (Strength to Love, 1963)