Service Project

2024 MLK Jr. Day National

January 27, 2024

07:45 AM - 11:00 AM MST

Phoenix Platoon

Event overview

Join us as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's legacy with a day of service. This year we are partnering with the Tiger Mountain Foundation at The Garden of Tomorrow. Few events show the true meaning of selfless service more than the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service projects. This year is no different, and our dedicated veteran-led volunteer force is prepared to deploy into under-resourced communities across the country in honor of MLK's Legacy of Service. Our veterans, volunteers, and community partners need you to join them in these communities more than ever. Come out and volunteer in the community to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy with a day of service! Specific tasks are still being determined. We may prep, plant and harvest. A central feature of Tiger Mountain Foundation projects is the talking circle where volunteers have the opportunity to participate in thoughtful and meaningful dialogue while celebrating the life of Dr. King. There are no restrooms on-site, but volunteers can use the restroom next door. The garden staff advises going in pairs. There is no drinking water source on site but drinking water will be provided. Lunch will be provided.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Cold weather, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

A great attitude, sun protection and favorite gardening gloves

Inclement Weather

Return to vehicles

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

event contact
Gary Streeter
gstreeter@missioncontinues.org 6023880284

When and where

Date

January 27, 2024

Time

07:45 AM - 11:00 AM (MST)

Location

Garden of Tomorrow

1823 E. Broadway Road
Phoenix, AZ

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

Park along 18th Place, or in the parking lot on the South side of the garden.

Who We Are

The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that empowers veterans to continue serving in our nation’s under-resourced communities, giving veterans the opportunity to keep serving even after the uniform comes off, right here at home. Our programs deploy veterans and volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.  

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way. Led by veteran volunteer platoon leaders, each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support that they need to help them do their work more effectively. 

We currently have service platoons in more than 40+ cities across the country that are having events at least once a month. Everyone is invited to serve, regardless of veteran status: a service platoon is for you if you have a passion for service. 

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