5 Ways to Volunteer at Home on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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5 Ways to Volunteer at Home on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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January 5, 2016

Written by Meghan Marsden Parsche, United Way Volunteer

On January 18, our country will observe the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., activist, humanitarian and leader in the African-American civil rights movement. In observance of the holiday, many children have the day off from school. We compiled a list of five ways that families can celebrate the holiday by giving back to their community. 

1. Make tray favors

Kids will love sharing their creativity by making small tray favors for the Meals on Wheels recipients. Popular donated items are handmade placemats, flower-wrapped pens and seasonal crafts. Search the popular Pinterest blog for inspiration, or brainstorm ideas together as a family.

2. Bake treats

Sweeten someone’s day by baking goodies that can be shared with people who attend support groups, and families staying at shelters. We do ask that you label all ingredients in your treats to accommodate people with food allergies.

3. Prepare snacks 

Put together delicious snacks for the families attending group meetings in the evening. Snacks that our clients love include sweet bars, vegetables and dip, granola bars, pretzels, and crackers and cheese.

4. Craft some warmth

If you have a special talent for crafting warm, snuggly items, consider making blankets, hats, scarves or mittens to keep families in our community warm this winter.

5. Prepare a meal for someone in need

Cooking is a great bonding experience for families and an excellent learning opportunity for kids. Allow those little hands to help you in the kitchen to create a delicious and nutritious meal for someone in need.

Get Involved

Contact Jennifer via email or call 262.409.2406 to learn more about volunteering.


Meghan Marsden Parsche is a proud United Way supporter, stay at home mom to her three young children, and volunteer writer for UWGMWC.

Meghan enjoys telling the stories of the programs and people making a positive impact on our community.

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