In the words of Dr. King, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” We would like to extend the opportunity to serve the community on the MLK Day of Service, while still adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines (pre-health assessment, temperature checks, social distancing, mask requirement, etc). Volunteer shifts at each site will be limited to a maximum of 25 people, who will be socially distanced outside.
The Flint National Service Accelerator and the United Way of Genesee County in partnership with the Flint Community Education Initiative will be hosting two free drive-thru food distributions. Volunteers will assist in setting up stations for food distribution and load food into the vehicles. Community members will stay in their cars throughout the drive-thru to minimize contact with the volunteers. We will also be giving out 500 locally sourced MLK Day of Service themed book and activity bags for families. These bags will also contain information about free resources available to Flint families.
Locations:
Flint Cultural Center Academy located at 1200 Robert T Longway Blvd, Flint, MI 48503
Southwestern Classical Academy located at 1420 W 12th St, Flint, MI 48507
Look to Genesee Serves and the United Way of Genesee County Facebook page for low mobility/virtual MLK Day projects you can do at home (Video instructions will be posted of our service in a box projects)
When you register, if you have a preference of one of the above locations you MUST tell us which one in the notes section before submitting your registration.
- Temperature checks done on arrival
- Social distancing practices in place
- Volunteers should be above the age of 16
- Outdoor only
- Physical requirement: heavy lifting and standing for long periods
- Event will happen rain, snow, or shine
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Diane Woodruff at 810-955-2302 or dwoodruff@unitedwaygenesee.org
Katie de Araujo at 517-317-4883 or kdearaujo@unitedwaygenesee.org
