MLK Day: A Day of Service Close to Home
On MLK Day, organizations, groups and individuals across the nation will enjoy a federal holiday in honor of the late Martin Luther King, Jr. This day off from work and school is far more than being an extension of the weekend; it is an opportunity to serve.
As the only federal holiday declared by Congress as a National Day of Service, MLK Day provides a unique opportunity that honors the profound legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This landmark holiday emerged as a symbol of progress, initiated by the U.S. Census Bureau's commitment to fair and open elections for all citizens, irrespective of race.
Observed every year on January 15, MLK Day pays tribute to the transformative impact Martin Luther King Jr. had on voting rights, volunteerism, education, and economic advancement. This year, the Cy-Fair community has many opportunities to serve on MLK Day right here in your community.
Cy-Fair Helping Hands
Volunteer in the Food Pantry at Cy-Fair Helping Hands, a nonprofit in the Cy-Fair area that is dedicated to bringing hope to the homeless and the hungry in our community. Food Pantry volunteers work Monday and/or Thursday mornings, and must me 16+ years of age to participate. Their facility is located at 9606 Kirkton Dr, Houston, TX 77095. For more information about volunteering with Cy-Fair Helping Hands, visit their website at cyfairhelpinghands.org/volunteer-opportunities. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Chi Omicron Omega Chapter and Alpha Alpha Eta Omega Chapter and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® Sigma Gamma Lambda Chapter will be there, too!
Cy-Fair Helping Hands is also collecting items to help keep our homeless neighbors warm during the upcoming freeze. Please bring jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies, scarves, gloves, hats, and coats in all sizes by Monday, January 15 between 9:30 and 12:30.
Langham Creek Family YMCA
Volunteers will be working with the Houston Food Bank to sort food from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Ages 16+ are welcome. To volunteer and for more information, contact Catherine Hollis with the Langham Creek Family YMCA at catherineh@ymcahouston.org.
D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek
Volunteers will be working at the Houston Food Bank to assemble Brighter Bites boxes from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Ages 16+ are welcome. To volunteer and for more information, contact Mireya Corona with the D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek at mireya.corona@ymcahouston.org.
Community Tree Planting at Bear Creek Pioneers Park
Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4 and Precinct4Forward will conduct a two-part Day of Service effort on the weekend before MLK Jr. Day, including this Community Tree Planting event at Bear Creek Pioneers Park located at 3535 War Memorial St, Houston, TX 77084 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers will meet at Pavilion 8 on Sullins Way in the park. Register at bit.ly/MLKDayTreePlanting.
Park Clean Up Project at Mt. Olive Fellowship Hall
Come join Harris County Precinct 4 as we honor Martin Luther King with a Day of Service. In collaboration with Harris County Precinct 1, the community is invited to participate in a park clean up project from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Mt. Olive Fellowship Hall, located at 11231 S. Gessner Road, Houston ,Texas 77071.
By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region. |
