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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Service with Purpose
Monday, January 19
11:00 am - 1:30 pm (EST)
Registration is now closed.
For more than 40 years, Americans have honored the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by observing his birthday with a day of service. For the Jewish community, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an opportunity to pay special attention to the Jewish values of tzedakah-charity and tikkun olam-to heal the world.
This year Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ’s Coalition for Jewish and African American Unity and the Center for Volunteerism will be joining forces with Kean University. First, we will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, then we will work together to address the college students who are facing basic needs insecurity.
More than 23% of college students nationwide struggle to afford basic needs like food and housing, and in New Jersey, that number balloons to between 30-40%.
Join us in making a difference as we work together to create hundreds of College Care Packages to be donated to local New Jersey college students in need.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Service with Purpose: College Care Packages
Questions? Contact Stephanie Abrahams at [email protected]
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Building an inclusive community is a priority. Please email [email protected] to let us know if you require an accommodation to meaningfully participate in an event. One of our Federation professionals will reach out to you to learn more.