Aurora MLK Day Of Service: A Day On, Not A Day Off

AURORA, IL — Aurora officials are asking the public to turn Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from a day off to a day on by participating in the MLK Day of Service this coming Monday. There are service opportunities in 13 locations around the city.

Volunteers can take advantage of the holiday, on Jan. 20, by serving from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only one person can be registered per slot.

• Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry (M,H)
• Aurora Public Library – Downtown (E,M,H)
• Aurora Public Library - West Branch(E,M,H)
• Aurora Public Library -Eola Branch (E,M,H)
• Cowherd Middle School (E,M,H)
• Elmwood Nursing Home (M,H)
• Greenman Elementary School (E,M,H)
• Hesed House of Aurora (H)
• Jennings Terrace (M,H)
• Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry (M,H)
• SciTech Hands On Museum (E,M,H)
• Sunnymere Senior Housing (M,H)
• Symphony at Orchard Valley Care Center (M,H)

Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult.

After serving for a day, volunteers will be presented service awards at the annual MLK ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at Waubonsie Valley High School.

Click here to register.