2025 MLK Virtual Service
Please join the Spurlark Award in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in our virtual day of service.
This virtual day of service is our attempt to shine a light during remarkably difficult times. Through intentional and small acts of kindness we can make a lasting impact on someone in need.
We have several suggestions below of local activities to do in honor of Dr King.
We've also identified some recent graduates of Hyde Park Academy and Kenwood Academy who are currently enrolled in college, certification programs and other professional training activities, but who could otherwise use your support. We've list descriptions and circumstances for individuals who would benefit greatly from items listed here for donation.
Please take a moment to reflect on our combined humanity and the future these young people are creating for themselves and their families. We hope you'll brighten the path of a young person in training with your thoughtful generosity. You can create positive change today.
What:
#MLKVIRTUALSERVICE
When:
January 19 - January 21, 2025
Time:
Whenever you are available
Where:
Wherever you are!
Donate Some Goods
Collect unused items in your home to donate to a women's shelter, veterans support center, church, etc (schedule a time to drop them off).
One special project in Chicago: Cradles to Crayons
Give Back to Your Alma Mater
Email a former school principal or school administrator and offer your support. Identify some volunteer opportunities or ways to support the school.
Uplift a Youth or Educator
Post a positive and uplifting message about or directly to a youth or educator on social media that exemplifies a servant leader with Dr Kings vision for equality and emancipation. Go ahead and brag!!!! #MLKVIRTUALSERVICE
Use Social Media for the Greater Good
Post a positive and uplifting message, quote, or reflection with the theme of service, giving back, and looking out for one another.
Or post a positive and uplifting video, song, or picture with the same service theme. Use hashtag #MLKVIRTUALSERVICE
Support a High School graduates College Success / Make a Donation
Choose from the list of situations below and donate all or a part of what is requested to ease the burdens and challenges the student is facing. You can indicate whether you wish your donation to be recognized on our website and social media pages, or to remain anonymous https://www.gofundme.com/f/winter-2324-scholarship-fund
THIS PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
(Hyde Park Academy and Kenwood Academy Students are requested to submit requests and amount needed for specific items from furniture, clothing, household goods to tuition, school supplies, travel etc) Please make your request by contacting the Sara L Spurlark committee at SpurlarkAwrd@gmail.com by December 30, 2024 to be screened, verified, and posted by January 19, 2025)
Write a Brief Service Reflection
After you complete one or more service activities, share a brief reflection about your service experience to encourage others to join you in the wonderful act of giving to make the world just a little bit better. Receive a virtual certificate for your participation.
Use hastag #MLKVIRTUALSERVICE
Add a Service Activity Idea
Please offer your suggestions of other service activities we can add for this year or for future virtual service events.
Download a virtual service checklist
Download a checklist of virtual service suggestions
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