Martin Luther King, Jr. Week of Service
Dear Cal Lutheran Community,
In a few days, our nation will celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His teachings, non-violent resistance, and anti-racist ministry sparked a worldwide movement for Black liberation, racial justice, and economic justice in pursuit of the “beloved community,” a world rooted in love and free of violence in all its forms. Today, Dr. King’s legacy calls each of us to dedicate our time, resources, and unique gifts to breaking the chains of racism and poverty in service to our own communities.
As a university committed to service and justice, Cal Lutheran strives to heed this call. Recognizing that the pandemic has exacerbated the impact of homelessness— especially for women and children of color— we have organized several service opportunities for our campus community to engage in next week. They include the following:
Benefitting Harbor House
Sign up to assemble lunches and build basic need kits for those experiencing homelessness in the Conejo Valley
- Tuesday, January 18, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm; Pearson Library Foyer
- Wednesday, January 19, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm; Ullman 101
- Thursday, January 20, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm; Ullman 101
- Friday, January 21, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm; Pearson Library Foyer
Benefitting Casa Pacifica
Donate to a campus-wide supply drive that gathers supplies for central coast children and families to engage in art therapy programs and maintain a sense of comfort and wellbeing as they navigate difficult circumstances. To see the list of supplies needed and donation bin locations, visit bit.ly/MLKdrive22.
I ask that supervisors give interested employees one hour of work time this week to participate in the Week of Service activities that honor Dr. King and reinforce our mission and values. Please ensure that they are able to take their lunch break if their service impacts it. Staff members, please talk with your supervisors about your participation.
Let us usher in 2022 by embodying the Lutheran value of service to neighbor so that all may flourish.
In community,
Lori E. Varlotta, Ph.D.
President
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