The University of La Verne community will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in January by helping the homeless, spending time with the elderly, and mentoring children.<\/p>\n
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, held annually on King\u2019s birthday, puts into action the university\u2019s core value of community and civic engagement.<\/p>\n
Previous days have focused on the theme of sustainability related to the environment, economy, and other areas. Organizers set unity and pluralism as this year\u2019s theme.<\/p>\n
Marisol Morales, director of civic and community engagement, said the theme is important in the wake of a divisive election.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe live in a diverse and dynamic region and pluralism highlights our partnership with people of different religious traditions and diverse backgrounds,\u201d Morales said. \u201cWe stand committed to the values and ideals that Dr. King and the civil rights movement brought to light and how these impel us to action by serving our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members will do volunteer work with organizations throughout the region.<\/p>\n
At Pomona\u2019s dA Center for the Arts, volunteers will create a work of art revolving around unity and pluralism. The community art piece will then be displayed at various locations. At Inland Valley Hope Partners in Pomona, volunteers will assemble reusable tote bags for the homeless to carry food from the organization\u2019s pantry.<\/p>\n
Volunteers will also gather at the Church of the Brethren in La Verne to work at the La Verne Peace and Carrots Community Garden. Fruit and vegetables harvested from the garden are donated to Inland Valley Hope Partners\u2019 Beta Cancer Food Bank.<\/p>\n
The event begins at 8 a.m. at University of La Verne\u2019s Sneaky Park at the corner of C and Third Streets and continues until 3 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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