MLK Update

This just in! A former Blue Team student has emailed an opportunity for you to provide service to the community this MLK Day. Here are the details:

As we near Martin Luther King Day, we recall his words and honor him through our service. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?" MLK, Jr.

In 2009 the Hoosier Hills Food Bank distributed more than 3 million pounds of food, up 82% from 2006. Herald-Times, 12/31/09

This MLK Day, Volunteers for Change is making it easy to do for others. We are hosting a Community Canvass for Hoosier Hills Food Bank:Monday, January 18th, arrive between 1:00 - 2:00 pmRachael's Cafe: 300 E. 3rd St. (between Lincoln & Grant) We will have everything you need and will be working in teams. You can go door to door or you can provide transportation and a warm vehicle. This is a family friendly activity! After the canvass, patronize a local business and hang out with us at Rachael's. Enjoy soup, sandwiches, and hot chocolate (made with milk and chocolate chips). Plenty of free parking available: Rachael's lot; Monroe County Democratic Party lot (3rd & Grant); street parking on Grant & Lincoln (by 3rd St. Park).

Note: This is not an endorsement, just an announcement. I would recommend an adult accompany you if you are going to be canvassing a neighborhood. For more info, contact Volunteers For Change. I imagine you can do this through this website:

http://www.volunteersforchange.us/contact.php

A Day On

An annual tradition for the Blue Team is participation in volunteer activities on or around Martin Luther King Day. Ten points of extra credit are given to students who bring written verification that they participated in a volunteer activity. This can be a formal activity, such as those found on the list of this City of Bloomington link:

https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/cobvn/org/opp/medallions/?medallion_id=10284441675

You might also come up with your own project, such as picking up trash in the neighborhood, helping an elderly neighbor or relative with shopping, babysitting (for free) siblings or neighbors, dog walking, or whatever you might think to do that would be helpful and contribute in some way to the community.

Finally, you might participate in the events of the day. This year the Rev. Jesse Jackson will be speaking at the Buskirk on January 18th.

Remember, to receive the extra credit you must bring a statement, signed by an adult, that verifies your participation.

Have fun!