17th Annual MLK Day of Service Event Provides Community Service Opportunity for All Ages 
Joliet Township High School and the African American Business Association invite the community to participate in the 17th annual Joliet-Area MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 20. This is an annual event for individuals of all ages to work side-by-side completing community service projects at locations throughout the Joliet-area community in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

The event kicks off at 7:30 a.m. in the Joliet Central High School Student Center Cafeteria, 201 E. Jefferson Street, with registration and a hot breakfast of French Toast graciously donated by Louie’s Waffle House, along with sausage and bacon donated by the ARKAS Restaurant Group, and donuts donated by Home Cut. The welcoming ceremony begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. and is followed by community service completion at locations throughout the community from 9 a.m. to noon. After projects are completed, volunteers return to the Central Cafeteria for a tamale lunch graciously donated by Ta Canijo, and family-friendly entertainment provided by Gabe Lozano from RIELTYME CREATIVE SOLUTIONS of the Chicago Bulls.  
 
“The MLK Day of Service is a 17-year tradition in the Joliet-area community, drawing over 400 volunteers who complete service projects for organizations throughout the community,” said Ericka Williams, MLK Day Co-Chair.   
 
“It is an event for all ages where families can volunteer side-by-side. Whatever the age or ability, there is a project for everyone as we make our community stronger while honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr,” said Kristine Schlismann, MLK Co-Chair. 
  
Projects can include painting, cleaning, organizing, volunteering in food pantries, making blankets for the homeless, decorating valentines for veterans and much more.  
 
“We invite residents of all ages and backgrounds to help advance Dr. King’s vision of equality and opportunity for all by making the holiday a ‘A Day On, Not A Day Off,” said Christopher Parker, African American Business Association Board Chairman.  
 
In-kind sponsors include JM Printers; NAACP, Joliet Chapter; the National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. Joliet Chapter; and Jitters. 
 
Volunteer registration closes on January 3. Visit www.jths.org, and click on the MLK Day of Service image to sign up or complete the Volunteer Sign-Up Form. 

Event Schedule
Volunteer Check-In – Breakfast – Welcoming Ceremony  
7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Joliet Central High School  
  
Community Service Completion  
9 a.m. to Noon – Locations Throughout the Joliet-Area  
  
Lunch, Project Re-Caps & Entertainment  
Noon to 2 p.m. at Joliet Central High School  
  
How to Participate To Volunteer 
Complete the Volunteer Sign-Up Form  
  
To Submit a Service Project  
Complete the MLK Day of Service Agency Project Submittal Form   
  
To Sponsor 
Complete the Sponsorship Form  
  
Questions? Contact Naurice Moffett