January 17

13th Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service

12:00 pm — 2:00 pm

Highland Park Country Club Parking Lot
1201 Park Ave West
Highland Park, IL 60035

Join together with the community virtually on Monday, January 17 beginning at 10 AM for the 13th Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service event hosted by the City of Highland Park’s Human Relations Advisory Group and the Park District of Highland Park. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.Dr. King tirelessly pursued the advancement of human rights for the greater good and we can honor him by practicing forms of charitable giving as a way to advance our communities.The event consists of a virtual presentation as well as community service opportunities offered by a number of organizations including NCJW.

NCJW Chicago North Shore will be collecting items to be used with our Mother’s Day Basket Project.

Please donate any of the following items (all donations must be NEW items):

Fleece Blankets/Throws
Toiletries
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Combs and Hair Brushes
- Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
- Nail Polish and Nail Accessories
- Body Wash and Body Lotion
- Hair Care Products
- Deodorant
Scarves
Socks
Adult Puzzle Books
Plastic Flip Flops
Decks of Cards
Small games/cards for School-Aged Children

Check back in January for a map of the Highland Park Country Club Parking Lot, which indicates traffic flow for donation drop-offs on Monday, January 17 from 12 – 2 PM, and a list of all participating organizations.