"Celebrate. Reflect. Serve." In memory of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Please join us in honoring the memory of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through CELEBRATION, REFLECTION and SERVICE on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Laurel School.
The half-day event is free to attend but pre-registration is required. Register at www.LaurelSchool.org/MLKsignup.
Hope Totes
Donating toiletries to the women of Laura’s Home (see list of needed items); organizing the bags of donations for delivery.
Site: Laurel-based Ages: All The City Mission
Contact Information: Denise Eaddy, Development Associate/Office Manager
The City Mission; 5310 Carnegie Avenue; Cleveland, OH 44103
http://www.thecitymission.org/hope-totes
RePlay Workshop
Donating new or used battery operated toys (see link with suggested toys for donation); each participant should bring acceptable toys to the event on the 21st repair and adapt toys for children with disabilities in Northeast Ohio. Engineers welcome to be volunteer mentors!
Site: Laurel-based Ages: 12 and up Benefitting: RePlay
Contact Information:
Natalie Wardega, Assistant Director
RePlay for Kids; 600 W. Sturbridge Dr.; Medina, OH 44256
http://replayforkids.org/
Meals on Wheels
Delivering affordable, nutritious meals of superior quality to residents who need this service to maintain their health, well-being, and independent living. One member of each team must be willing and able (license, insurance, etc.) to drive.
10:00 a.m. Pick up food
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Assist in the assembly of meals
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Drive and deliver meals to clients
Site: Community-based Ages: 16 and up Benefitting: Meals on Wheels of Shaker Heights
Contact Information: Shirley Baldwin, Director
Meals On Wheels;
3550 Northfield Road;
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122-5259
http://www.mealsonwheelsshaker.org/
Cyber Café
Clicking on charitable websites like FreeRice.com and making online contributions to charitable organizations.
Site: Laurel-based Ages: All Benefitting: Various
http://www.freerice.com
Rainbow Mural
Painting a rainbow mural on a wall of a school. Bus transportation will be provided. Please dress accordingly!
Site: Community-based Ages: 12 and up
Benefitting: Stepstone Academy (Cleveland charter school)
Contact Information: Jason Powers, contact
Stepstone Academy;
2121 East 32nd Street;
Cleveland, OH 44115;
440.260.6400
School Building Painting
Painting in the school building working in conjunction with City Year Cleveland. Bus transportation will be provided. Please dress accordingly!
This City Year project runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Site: Community-based Ages: 12 and up Benefitting: Marion Sterling School (Cleveland Metropolitan School District)
Contact Information: Donisha Greene and Eliot Kamen, City Year Cleveland;
Marion Sterling School;
3033 Central Avenue;
Cleveland, OH 44115
Children’s Area
Storytelling, coloring sheets, making valentine cards for nursing home residents; children will be supervised to provide flexibility for parents/family members who will participate in community-based service.
Site: Laurel-based Ages: 12 and under
Benefitting: Various
Knitting for Furry Friends
Site: Laurel-based Ages: All
Benefitting: Various
