Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off

Written by Lisa

Yesterday, I hope you celebrated by serving or at least thought about Martin Luther King Jr.!  Many people get the day off of work or school, so the community comes together to provide service. Nearly 1,000 people came out and served on what seemed to be the coldest day we’ve experienced this winter. It was exciting to see people there before registration time, eager to sign up and participate.

I love the feeling that exists during these large service projects.  People are just generally happier after giving 3 hours of their sleep or vacation up to make life easier and happier for someone in need.  Projects during the day included assembling and making mentoring family packs, art projects with adults with special needs, visiting seniors, organizing and cleaning different facilities including the South Franklin Community Center, Kids on the Move, and the Orem Library, making quilts, writing letters to soldiers, and making toys for HeadStart Preschools. If you weren’t able to make it this year, make sure to come out next year on MLK Day!