It’s possible that parades, rallies and other events usually held to celebrate the occasion might be held virtually this year — but there are still ways to honor King’s legacy, even if those ways are limited by the shutdowns.
Here are some ideas on how you can serve on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, virtually.
Volunteer
Think you can’t volunteer and make the lives of others better from home? Think again.
Some senior centers have programs and opportunities in which you can teach virtual classes in areas of interest or hobbies such as cooking, exercise or history.
It’s a chance to share meaningful stories and lessons with seniors who can’t be visited in-person.
An example of one program that’s in need of volunteers is the Selfhelp Virtual Senior Center.
Celebrate in the neighborhoods
While some official parades and live events might not be taking place, holding peaceful celebrations with walks in the neighborhoods or parks is another way to commemorate King’s legacy and what he did for civil rights.
Mask up, keep some social distance, and small neighborhood events are likely pretty safe, if done right.
Send care packages
Care packages can prepared and sent to hospital patients, senior centers or military members.
One way to send packages to military members is through Operation Gratitude, an organization that has partnered with Amazon to send items such as food, clothing or sunscreen to those serving our country.
Source: click2houston
