Miami Dade College to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy with Week of Service Jan. 13 – 20
Miami, Jan. 12, 2022 – Miami Dade College (MDC) will honor the life, legacy and service of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of service, Jan. 13 – 20, during which time students will volunteer in outreach and service projects throughout Miami. Student participation is organized through MDC’s Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (ICED) and Student Life.
Below is a schedule of activities:
Thursday, Jan. 13
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Medical Campus Black Heritage Committee’s Farm Share & Day of Service
MDC Medical Campus Parking Garage, 1000 NW 20th St., Miami, FL 33127
Collect fresh food and produce. The distribution is drive-thru only.
Contact: Peggy Martin, 305-206-5476
Friday, Jan. 14
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
North Campus Earth Ethics Institute’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
MDC North Campus (gardens adjacent to the Science Complex), 11380 NW 27th Ave.
Help maintain, harvest, and expand the gardens on campus that directly feed students and individuals in the community.
Contact: Stephen Nesvacil, [email protected], 305-237-1338.
Friday, Jan. 14
2 – 5 p.m.,
Student Life, iCED, and Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation’s Day of Service at Crandon Park
4000 Crandon Blvd., Miami, FL 33128
Removing microplastics and trash to keep ocean ecosystems healthy.
To register, visit www.miamidadeparks.com, click on “Volunteer Opportunities”, then “Park Service Day Volunteers”, and register for the “Crandon Marina Coastal Cleanup.”
Saturday, Jan, 15
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Virginia Key Outdoor Center’s Day of Service
Virginia Key North Point Park, 3801 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149
Clean-up the shoreline, remove invasive plants, and meet non-profits throughout the county.
To register, visit https://fareharbor.com/vkoc/items/127773/ and click “Book Now”
Saturday, Jan, 15
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Miami Dade County Parks & Recreation’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Pelican Harbor
Pelican Harbor Marina, 1275 NE 79th St., Miami, FL 33138
Remove microplastics & invasive species, plant native plants, and beautify a decommissioned sailboat.
To register, visit miamidadeparks.com, click on “Volunteer Opportunities”, then “Park Service Day Volunteers”, and register for the “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service @ Pelican Harbor.”
Monday, Jan. 17
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
HandsOn Miami & the Village of Allapattah’s YMCA’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Village of Allapattah, Miami, FL 33142
Join a team of volunteers for a community cleanup in Allapattah.
Register at: https://www.handsonmiami.org/opportunity/a0C5c00000JG87eEAD
Monday, Jan. 17
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
City Year’s Martin Luther King Day of Service
Brownsville Middle School, 4899 NW 24th Ave, Miami, FL 33142
Redland Middle School, 16001 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL 33031
Paint educational murals, inspirational quotes, and reinvigorate outdoor spaces.
Register at: https://www.cityyear.org/miami/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/
Monday, Jan. 17
10 a.m. –– 3 p.m.
HandsOn Miami’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Day of Service
Participants will make a tote-bag out of T-shirts, dog leashes out of plastic bags, and gift book bundles.
Register at: https://www.handsonmiami.org/opportunity/a0C5c00000JG8GvEAL
Thursday, Jan. 20
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
MDC Homestead Campus Student Life’s “I Have a Dream” Involvement Fair
Homestead Campus, Café Patio, 500 College Terrace, Homestead
Discover opportunities to get involved on campus and serve in the community.
Questions: contact Tania Acosta at [email protected]
