January 18, 2021
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"We have flown the air like birds and swum the sea like fishes, but have yet to learn the simple act of walking the earth like brothers."

Welcome to the 1th annual Central PA MLK Day of Service! This year's theme is Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Due to COVID-19, the MLK Day of Service will be a mostly virtual event, with discussions and information sessions presented on Facebook LIVE and via ZOOM.  

Dr. King spoke of the importance of neighbors helping neighbors, and the focus this year will be on health, food and housing concerns.  Join the discussion and learn more about how you and your family can be engaged to enact positive change.
Click here to download a flyer to the day's events!

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9:00 A.M.  Opening Ceremony
Wildheart Ministries, 333 South 13th Street, Harrisburg
MLK Day of Service Board Chair Patty Kim welcomes all participating in this annual event.  
She will be joined by Aaysha Noor from the Giant Company, who will make a special announcement.
(Opening Ceremony will be carried LIVE on Central PA MLK Day of Service Facebook Page)


9:30 A.M.  Community Assistance from Utilities
Zoom Meeting ID: 830 0623 9460, Passcode: 238625
Please join representatives on behalf of: PPL, UGI, Capital Region Water, Suez Water and PA American Water to talk about customer assistance and energy savings programs.   The panel will be discussing: customer benefits, eligibility requirements and COVID-19's impact on Community Assistance Programs


10:00 A.M.  Children Game Time!  Learn about Dr. King and Civil Rights
Zoom Meeting ID: 743 8919 8779  Passcode: fzq6jV
Join Dhuhan Abhullah for a game of Kahoot.  All-ages are welcome and it will be a fun way to learn more about Dr. King and the civil rights non-violence movement.

10:30 A.M.  Helpful Info for Customers of Capital Region Water
Join via Facebook LIVE from Capital Region Water Facebook


11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. One Neighborhood, Together!  Responding to Pittsburgh’s Synagogue Tragedy with Loving Kindness
Zoom Meeting ID: 820 8950 2835
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When tragedy struck the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the neighborhood responded.  
Join a discussion with those who sought “loving kindness” and discuss ideas for addressing 
the issues facing your neighborhood .

Rabbi Ron Symons, Founder of the Center for Loving Kindness at the Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh; Bill Isler, CEO of the Fred Rogers Company (retired), Rev. Liddy Barlow, Executive Minster of Christian Associates of SWPA; Fred Brown, CEO of the Forbes Funds.  

Moderated by Chad Frey, Manager of Connecting Communities at Messiah University

12:00 NOON  Honoring Dr. King Through Words: Authors and Poets
Zoom Meeting ID: 650 676 0162

1:00 P.M. Helpful Info for Customers of Capital Region Water
Join via Facebook LIVE from Capital Region Water Facebook


1:30 P.M. Health Resources for Our Community
Zoom Meeting ID: 834 5634 8233, Passcode: 786615
Learn about the United Way’s Contact to Care program which increases access to health care for those in our community, including dental, vision, and behavioral health services. A key partner in the program is the Beacon Clinic who provides free primary outpatient health care, preventative care, prescriptions, counseling, and ongoing education to 
help individuals get well and stay well.
 
Participants include Debra McClain, Executive Director, Beacon Clinic; Emily Nardella, Community Impact Manager for Health, United Way of the Capital Region


2:30 P.M.  Helping Those Without A Home
Zoom Meeting ID: 852 1069 6873
An expert panel will discuss the resources available to help families who are homeless, or dangerously close to becoming homeless in our region, as well as provide information on how
 you can help individuals in need.
 
Participants include: Darrel Reinford, Executive Director; Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area; Aisha Mobley, Community Mobilization Coordinator; Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area; Steve Schwartz, Director of Development; Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area; Rhonda Hendrickson, Vice President of Programs; YWCA of Greater Harrisburg


3:15 P.M.  Attention Renters: Know Your Rights!
Zoom Meeting ID: 650 676 0162
Join Jim Zimmerman from the Fair Housing Coalition for this informative session.


4:00 P.M.  Closing Ceremony
Presented LIVE on the Central PA MLK Day of Service Facebook Page
Join MLK Day of Service Board Members and Non-Profit Partners for a Special Closing Ceremony