Flossmoor Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. With Day Of Service

FLOSSMOOR, IL — The Village of Flossmoor celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service on Monday. Residents took part in various forms of at-home charity activities organized by a number of community organizations, giving back to those in need.

Some of Flossmoor's residents took part in the following activities on Monday:

• Created a D.I.Y. bundle pack and shared it with the South Suburban Family Shelter, Respond Now and South Suburban PADS. The packages included full size hygiene items, foods, games and more. Packages will be accepted through Feb. 1, and can be dropped off at the Village Hall.
• Collected new or gently used items no longer used or needed, and deliver them to Bridge Teen Center: The Bridge Thrift Store.
• Donated animal food, blankets, rugs, towels, trash bags, cleaning products and more supplies to the South Suburban Humane Society.
• Participated in a blood drive with Versiti Blood Center, at the Irwin Community Center, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District.
• Wrote encouraging cards for students in after school programs, and donated books pertaining to equality for all.
• Made lunches for South Suburban PADS, as well as creating fleece tie blankets. They were donated to cancer patients and their families to support Project Kennedy, a local nonprofit organization.

"Flossmoor's annual Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was another huge success," Mayoral Candidate Michelle Nelson told Patch. "Residents from all over town worked to support seven service projects benefitting charities such as South Suburban PADS, South Suburban Humane Society, and the local blood bank. This is Flossmoor's 7th year celebrating Dr. King with a village-wide day of service."

Residents also had the opportunity to sign up for an all month-long pledge to commit acts of kindness, encouraging friends, family and neighbors to do the same. All projects can be seen on the village website.