These opportunities have been compiled by the Dornsife SGO from the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement and other sites. Please see the Lindy Center’s statement and goals for more information about the day and ways to get involved. Find more opportunities, both in-person and virtual, at the Global Citizen website. We hope that you spend time this week to learn more about Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy and to serve the Philadelphia community!

• HIAS Pennsylvania’s 3rd Annual MLK Day of Advocacy and Action
  • Details: Interact with a panel of experts on Afghan evacuees and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, and then take action, writing letters to your legislators advocating for immigration reform and best practices.
  • Date: January 17, 2022
  • Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm 
  • Location: Virtual
• Redeemer Tabernacle Baptist Church & The 16th Police District MLK Day Annual “Freedom Now” Peace Walk
  • Details: see flier
  • Date: January 17, 2022
  • Time: depends
  • Location: varies

• Chosen 300 Ministries Meal Serve 
  • Details: Volunteers needed to help package and distribute meals to the homeless and individuals experiencing food insecurity. Duties include kindly greeting food recipients, packaging and serving meals, and cleaning up.
  • Dates: January 14 – 17, 2022
  • Time: depends
  • Location: 3959 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104
• Jewish Relief Agency Food Packing and Food Delivery 
  • Details: Join JRA at their warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia to pack food and other critical items to be delivered to over 6,500 low-income individuals in need in Greater Philadelphia. 
  • Dates: January 14 – 17, 2022
  • Time: depends
  • Location: 10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
• The New Africa Center’s Food Box Distribution
  • Details: The West Philadelphia Promise Zone works in partnership to improve affordable housing, economic opportunities, quality education, health and wellness, and public safety. 
  • Date: every Thursday and Saturday
  • Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Location: 4243 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
• Consider supporting the survivors of the devastating Fairmount house fire
• Consider donating items/funds to your local community fridges

Please feel free to connect with SGO at our email (sgo@drexelgsa.com) or social media accounts (Drexel_SPHSGO)!