Martin Luther King Jr. Day, or MLK Day, is a day to commemorate the life and work of Dr. King. Dr. King promoted nonviolent means to bring an end to racial segregation and injustice in the United States during the civil rights movement in 1955. Honoring him and all did, every third Monday in January communities are encouraged to reflect on principles of racial inequality, justice and social change. On this day Americans are encouraged to volunteer to improve their communities. Below is a list of events in Chester County for those who wish to volunteer their time on Monday, January 16th and the days leading up to it. If we did not include your event, please contact bethk@chescocf.org to be added.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Jan. 14, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA 19312
MLK Food Drive
Kesher Israel
Jan. 15, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380
Decorate duffel bags, make kindness cards, assemble blessing and Shabbat bags
Ministers Alliance of Coatesville MLK Annual Service
Jan. 15, 5 p.m.
Gateway Church in Parkesburg
160 Cowan Rd. Parkesburg, PA 19365
St. Paul’s Baptist Church
Jan. 16, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
1 Hagerty Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19382
“Emancipation” viewing
Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
Jan. 16, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1 East Chestnut Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Safe Harbor:
Collect and create care bags for community members experiencing homelessness
Providence Church
Jan. 16, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
430 Hannum Avenue, West Chester, PA 19381
Assembling bags + various serving opportunities in the Prov building
Hillendale Elementary
Jan. 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1850 Hillendale Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317
MLK Day Service Above Self
Kennett Area YMCA
Jan. 16, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
101 Race Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Meals on Wheels of Chester County:
Collect and create “Cup of Warmth” care packages for home-bound seniors in our community
Brandywine YMCA
Jan. 16, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
295 Hurley Road, Coatesville, PA 19320
Grounds Clean Up
West Chester Area YMCA
Jan. 16, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
605 Airport Road, West Chester, PA 19380
Fleece for Keeps:
Create new, warm blankets for local foster children
Chester Springs Library
Jan. 16, 1:00 p.m.
1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA
MLK Jr. Day to Decorate the Library
Lionville Community YMCA
Jan. 16, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
100 Devon Drive, Exton, PA 19341
Little Free Library:
Install a new little library for the community
Jennersville YMCA
Jan. 16, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
880 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove, PA 19380
Meals on Wheels of Chester County:
Collect and create “Cup of Warmth” care packages for home-bound seniors in our community
Martin Luther King CommUNITY of Greater Kennett
Jan. 16, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln University – Wellness Center
1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Three workshops presented by Honorable Andy Dinniman, the Chester County Community Foundation, and Voices Underground
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Keynote speaker, Mr. Oliver Franklin
St. Paul’s Baptist Church
Jan. 16, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
501 E Miner St, West Chester, PA 19382
Annual Food Drive + Children Literacy Book Drive at the Milton Arts and Education Center
More information
Chester County Hospital MLK Day Bedding & Diaper Drive
Jan. 3rd – 30th
Drop off locations:
Chester County Hospital
1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352
or
United Way of Chester County
150 John Robert Thomas Drive Exton, PA 19341
