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MLK Day of Service

January 16, 2023 - 5:00pm

UPDATES: MLK Day Peace March and Theatre Program have been postponed due to severe flooding and weather in Merced. More information to come soon!

 

MERCED'S MLK DAY OF SERVICE

Join the UC Merced Community Engagement Center as we celebrate MLK Day through service. Multiple service opportunities will be offered through out the day for all individuals, UC Merced students or not, who would like to participate. All service events have been planned around the 26th annual Merced MLK Parade and theatre program so that participants can attend all events. 

Here is an overview of the MLK Day schedule:

10 AM - Parade line-up begins at the Merced Fairgrounds (Volunteers needed) (POSTPONED)
11 AM - Parade begins (POSTPONED)
12 PM - Theatre Program at the Art Kamangar Center (301 W. Main St. Merced, CA) (POSTPONED)

All service opportunities are open to UC Merced students, staff & faculty and all Merced community members: 
2:30 - 4 PM - Downtown Merced Clean-up with Mayor Matthew Serratto (CANCELED)
2:30 - 4 PM - Lake Road Bike Path Clean-up (approaching UC Merced) (CANCELED)

 

Active Events:

5 - 7 PM - D Street Shelter Dinner (Volunteers will be cooking and serving dinner)

 

All volunteer spots for D St. Shelter have been filled. Registration is now closed.

 

If you will not be in Merced for MLK Day check out this link for service opportunities across California. 

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