Service Project

2023 MLK Jr. Day National

January 14, 2023

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PST

Los Angeles 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 Watts Health Center.

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.

The Los Angeles service platoon will work with the Watts Health Center this year to honor MLK's example. Watts Healthcare started as a grassroots clinic in 1967. Watts Healthcare was birthed out of the Watts riots in 1965. Watts Healthcare serves those most in need of medical care and support in Los Angeles County. Watts Healthcare is a one-stop show that provides preventive care, same-day appointment clinic, adult care, pediatric care, maternal & child health, women’s care, and behavioral Health.

We are still finalizing details for our MLK event, and we will update you as we finalize more details. We invite you to register to serve with us and help honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Painting clothes, Closed-Toe Shoes

Inclement Weather

TBD

Who's Invited

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

Event Contact

event contact
Sherman Watson
shermtank851@gmail.com +12139299659

When and where

Date

January 14, 2023

Time

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM (PST)

Location

Watts Health Center

10300 Compton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

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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