Washington Gives

Washington Gives: Make MLK Day a Day On, Not a Day Off

Join us for this town-wide virtual event to engage families, friends, and neighbors in civic initiatives. This year’s event will include exciting presentations and events including:

8:00am-12:00pm

• Donate to a Collection / Food Drive – Drop off at Town Hall to help families in need (Non-perishable food, toiletries, pet food, hats, and gloves.)

12:00pm-1:00pm

• Learn About Local Service Organizations (see Zoom link info below)

ZOOM presentations and Q&A

• Join Jim Brinton, Michelle Gorra, and representatives from local service organizations for a virtual introduction to the service they provide to our community and opportunities for volunteers to participate.
• Organizations include: ASAP!, Washington Council of Congregations, Steep Rock Association, The Gunn Memorial Library & Museum, The Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens, Washington Ambulance Association, Washington Environmental Council, and Washington Art Association.

1:00pm

• Meet the Director – Join Director Joyce Chopra for a screening of “I Have a Dream” followed by a live Q&A session.

2:00pm

Conversation with Youth in Our Community (see Zoom link info below)

• The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in collaboration with Conversations on the Green and Shepaug Valley School will host a conversation with local students who strengthen our community through service. Hosted by Jane Whitney.

Questions? Contact Michelle Gorra at [email protected]

ZOOM LINKS:

12:00 – Learn About Local Service Organizations:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88213792326?pwd=M2dsTXF6ZElHMEgrd3JPeDBZckd3Zz09
Meeting ID: 882 1379 2326
Passcode: 855991

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Meeting ID: 882 1379 2326
Passcode: 855991
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbQoSB6WZY

2:00 – Conversation with Youth in Our Community

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87087484088?pwd=bnIxWTVRY1gzNVRmUjN0cDZTcVY4Zz09

Meeting ID: 870 8748 4088
Passcode: MLKDAY

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+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 870 8748 4088
Passcode: 191330
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbJmFPJPWr

Washington Gives – MLK Day of Service is an initiative of the Washington Business Association and Economic Development Committee.