Berkley, Clawson, and Royal Oak Partner to Honor Dr. King on MLK Day
The cities and school districts of Berkley, Clawson, and Royal Oak are proud to announce their joint MLK Day event. On Monday, January 15, the community is invited to honor Dr. King through learning and action. The commemoration, “A Day On, Not a Day Off,” will begin with a donation drive at Royal Oak Middle School (709 N Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067) at 8:30 am.
From 8:30-9:30 am, guests can enjoy breakfast, make signs for the Freedom Walk, and participate in volunteer services and hands-on activities.
At 9:30, guests are invited to a presentation in the Kimball Auditorium at Royal Oak Middle School, watch a student-produced video featuring all three schools focused on what service and community mean to them, and hear a welcome from the Berkley, Clawson, and Royal Oak superintendents.
At 10 am, guests can join in on a Freedom Walk through the Royal Oak Middle School neighborhood. The first 300 guests will receive a commemorative event button. All ages and members of the community are invited to attend.
Following the walk, the public is invited to participate in service projects at Royal Oak Middle School and at community locations, including donation sorting, blanket making for those in need, and card making for educators.
The event committee will also be collecting donations to support the following groups:
- Redford Brightmoor Initiative
- Cass Community Social Services
- Judson Center
- Royal Oak First United Methodist Church
- Royal Oak Schools Teen Clean Closet
Donation items requested, or donate through the Amazon Wish List.
- Food items: Canned goods, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, boxed food items, individually wrapped lunchbox items, baby food, formula
- Home items: Toilet paper, dish soap, paper towels, laundry detergent, surface cleaner, sponges, batteries, bath towels, kitchen towels
- Toiletries: Shampoo/conditioner (including the following brands: Shea Moisture, As I Am, Curls, Aunt Jackie's), deodorant, shaving cream, feminine products, bars of soap,
- Diapers and pull-ups: All sizes, no opened packages
- New children's books: Infant through middle school age
- Clothing: Socks (all sizes), underwear (men and children), winter hats (adult), infant and children’s clothing (gently used or new)
Items will be collected through 11:30 am and then delivered that day by volunteers.
Synopsis
What: Berkley, Clawson & Royal Oak MLK Day Event: A Day On, Not a Day Off - A service event and freedom walk
Who: Public is invited
Where: Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
When: January 15, 2024
- 8:30 am - Doors open at ROMS, donation drive begins, volunteer opportunities
- 10 am - Freedom Walk
- 11 am - Volunteer opportunities
