BALTIMORE — MLK Day is here, and that means plenty of organizations are holding events.
Outside of the MLK Day parade, here's a list of events we've complied scheduled for the holiday.
The 6th Branch (T6B), a Baltimore-based, veteran-led neighborhood organization will host 300+ volunteers at a community clean-up and project kickoff in Midway. This project celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service and action. They look to improve the lot in the 1100 block of E. North Avenue.
Lexington Market merchants are hosting a giveaway on the holiday to provide services and hot meals for the homeless community of Baltimore. From 12-2pm there will be a resource fair and from 3-5pm they'll be hosting a community lunch.
CareFirst volunteers will be will be in various communities across the state on the day of the holiday. They'll be in Baltimore, Annapolis and Howard County. The volunteers in Baltimore will be making blankets for the homeless and making tug toys for the Warrior Canine Connection. In Annapolis, they'll be creating stress kits for Veterans and Care kits and mental health toolkits for students. Howard County volunteers will be prepping items and packing grocery orders for deliveries.
Woodlawn High School will be sponsoring a campus clean up to celebrate the day. The students, alumni and BCPS family will be working to give back to the community. The Warriors Hand Pantry will be refreshed with food and items for students in need and cleaning up the Baltimore County Woodlawn Library green area.
