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A Day On...Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors the life and legacy of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Each year, the celebration takes place on the third Monday in January, the Monday closest to his birthday of January 15th. Though schools and offices close for this holiday, it is considered by many as 'A Day On,' rather than a day off. MLK Jr. Day is recognized nationally as a Day of Service, a time to give thanks and give back to our local community, rooted in honoring Dr. King's activism and service to community.
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Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve... You only need a heart full of grace."
-Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Day of Service 2025
To honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Spark is teaming up with Project Helping for a statewide volunteer day of service! We will be hosting food donation drives across the state in Alamosa, Denver, & Walsenburg. In addition to food drives, community members will have the opportunity to volunteer on Monday, January 20th to assemble Dignity Bags for the unhoused, an offering from our partner, Project Helping! See location details below.
Alamosa MLK Activities
Food Drive and Kynd Kits: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Drop In! No registration required.)
Location: City Market, 131 Market St. Alamosa, CO 81101
Beneficiaries: Food Bank Network of San Luis Valley and La Puente Shelter
Location: City Market, 131 Market St. Alamosa, CO 81101
Beneficiaries: Food Bank Network of San Luis Valley and La Puente Shelter
Denver MLK Activities
Food Drives & Kynd Kits: 11:00am – 2:00pm (Registration required for Denver events.)
Locations:
Spark Office: 3399 Holly Street Denver 80207 Registration closed, event at capacity.
Project Helping Office: 8100 E. Arapahoe Rd. Ste. 200. Centennial, CO 80112 Registration closed, event at capacity.
Beneficiaries: DPS Community Resource Pantry at Swansea Elementary School and The Action Center.
Locations:
Spark Office: 3399 Holly Street Denver 80207 Registration closed, event at capacity.
Project Helping Office: 8100 E. Arapahoe Rd. Ste. 200. Centennial, CO 80112 Registration closed, event at capacity.
Beneficiaries: DPS Community Resource Pantry at Swansea Elementary School and The Action Center.
Walsenburg MLK Activities
Food Drives: 11:00am – 3:00pm (Sign up to support the food drive!)
Locations:
Dollar General: 124 W 7th St. Walsenburg, CO 81089
Family Dollar: 802 Walsen Ave. Walsenburg, CO 81089
Safeway: 222 W. 7th St. Walsenburg, CO 81089
First Choice Market: 801 Walsen Ave. #901, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Kynd Kits: 12:00pm – 2:00pm (Drop In!)
Location: Stokehouse, 408 Russell St. Walsenburg, CO 81089
Beneficiaries: Dorcas Food Pantry
Locations:
Dollar General: 124 W 7th St. Walsenburg, CO 81089
Family Dollar: 802 Walsen Ave. Walsenburg, CO 81089
Safeway: 222 W. 7th St. Walsenburg, CO 81089
First Choice Market: 801 Walsen Ave. #901, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Kynd Kits: 12:00pm – 2:00pm (Drop In!)
Location: Stokehouse, 408 Russell St. Walsenburg, CO 81089
Beneficiaries: Dorcas Food Pantry
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Spark's 2024 Statewide Food DriveOne issue that Dr. King was extremely passionate about was food security, especially for our communities' most vulnerable members. In honor of MLK Day, Spark coordinated a Statewide Food Drive across Colorado in 2024. In addition to food drives benefiting local family services nonprofits, we held a variety of volunteer events across the state. Spark activates annually for MLK Day, contact us today to find out how to get involved!
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2024 Statewide Food Drive Impact:
ALAMOSA:
Organization Receiving Donations: Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley
Community Partner: Woman’s Citizenship Club of Alamosa
Donations Collected: 342 lbs. of food donations and $182 for FBNSLV!
Volunteers Engaged: 8 Retired & Senior Program Volunteers!
Organization Receiving Donations: Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley
Community Partner: Woman’s Citizenship Club of Alamosa
Donations Collected: 342 lbs. of food donations and $182 for FBNSLV!
Volunteers Engaged: 8 Retired & Senior Program Volunteers!
BROOMFIELD:
Organization Receiving Donations: The Refuge in Broomfield
Donations Collected: Over 450 lbs. of fresh fruit and individual snack/meal items!
Volunteers Engaged: 2 RSVP Volunteers!
Organization Receiving Donations: The Refuge in Broomfield
Donations Collected: Over 450 lbs. of fresh fruit and individual snack/meal items!
Volunteers Engaged: 2 RSVP Volunteers!
DENVER:
Organization Receiving Donations: Denver Public Schools - Central Community HUB
Volunteer Activity: Decorating Meal Bags for Project Angel Heart
Donations Collected: ~60 lbs. of food donated to DPS & 150 meal bags for Project Angel Heart!
Volunteers Engaged: 75+ Volunteers of all ages throughout MLK Day!
Organization Receiving Donations: Denver Public Schools - Central Community HUB
Volunteer Activity: Decorating Meal Bags for Project Angel Heart
Donations Collected: ~60 lbs. of food donated to DPS & 150 meal bags for Project Angel Heart!
Volunteers Engaged: 75+ Volunteers of all ages throughout MLK Day!
