Flossmoor is inviting residents to make a difference in the community by participating in the village’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20.
This is the 10th year for this signature volunteer event in the South Suburbs. In 2020, the Day of Service was honored as a finalist in the Illinois Governor’s Hometown Service Award program.
“Celebrating 10 years of Flossmoor’s Dr. MLK Day of Service honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the hundreds of volunteers whose dedication has made a lasting impact,” said Stephanie Wright, community engagement manager. “Their efforts remind us that service is not just a single day’s effort, but a way of living Dr. King’s dream every day — something that is certainly evident in the Village of Flossmoor.”
Volunteers are needed on Jan. 20 for these projects:
Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road, to assemble 100 care kits with the Flossmoor Community Relations Commission, the Flossmoor Service League and the Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Corp. for local unhoused individuals from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration required. Help is also needed at Flossmoor Village Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. to package and deliver donations with Plan 4 Success. Sign up here.
Irwin Community Center, 18120 S. Highland Ave. in Homewood, a Versiti Blood Center blood drive. Appointments are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule an appointment here. The project site is organized by the Chi Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the Lambda Tau Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Serena Hills Elementary School, 255 Pleasant Drive, Chicago Heights, to create Valentine’s Day cards for senior citizens and homebound individuals from 9 to 10:30 a.m. All craft supplies will be provided.
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Ave., South Holland, to clean up a nature preserve from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Groups of 10 or more should register in advance by emailing [email protected]. The project site is organized by Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Irons Oaks, 20000 S. Western Ave., Olympia Fields, to work on various nature projects from 10 a.m. to noon. The project site is organized by Homewood-Flossmoor Park District and Irons Oaks. No registration required.
Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Road, Homewood, to make bracelets and no-sew blankets for cancer patients and their caregivers through Project Kennedy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The project site is organized by Girl Scout Service Unit 627. No registration required.
Open Access, 900 Maple Road, Homewood, to package donations of feminine hygiene products with the Flossmoor Service League for Open Access’ clients and partner agencies from 9-10:30 a.m. No registration required.
Calvary Assembly of God, 18620 Governors Highway, Flossmoor, to help organize donations of clothes, toys and food for its food pantry from 5-7 p.m. No registration required.
For complete details on happenings and for service opportunities, please visit the village website or email [email protected].
