Honor Dr. King’s legacy in Washington County by participating in a day of service, conversation, and celebration! Join AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA members for all or part of our MLK Day of Service. Service projects sites include the Northfield Teen Center, Montpelier Teen Center, and Barre Street Recreation Center. In the afternoon, join us for a free community lunch and conversation about Dr. King’s impact and legacy.
Schedule of Events
8:00AM-10:00AM: Tabling at Hunger Mountain Food Coop for Montpelier Food Pantry
9:00AM-10:30AM: Morning Service Projects in Montpelier and Northfield
11:00AM-1:00PM: Community lunch at the Unitarian Church prepared with help from New England Culinary Institute
1:30PM-3:30PM: Community Dialogue on Social Justice:
Introduction from Reverend Joan
Featured Panelists:
Yvonne Byrd, Executive Director of Montpelier Community Justice Center
Dan Hoxworth, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action
Mark Hughes , Justice for All
Joseph Kiefer, Central Vermont Food Systems Council
Misse Axelrod, NOFA
Kristen Andrews, Executive Director of Just Basics, Inc.