Temple’s Office of Community Relations provides opportunities for faculty, staff, students and alumni to volunteer for MLK Day of Service projects on Temple's Main and Ambler campuses.
Remembrance of the Civil Rights Movement at the Blockson Collection
1330 Polett Walk
The Blockson Collection will feature displays in commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement. Temple University staff, neighbors and visitors are encouraged to visit the Blockson Collection between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
Girard College
2101 W. College Street
Visitors are encouraged to participate in a daylong variety of service projects and events. Temple University is a sponsor for the event. At noon, the Philadelphia Orchestra will perform in honor of the holiday. At 3 p.m., Visitors can see the extensive display at Founder’s Hall, located on Girard’s campus.
MLK Recreation Center
22nd and Cecil B. Moore
The Office of Community Relations will partner with MLK Recreation Center on a variety of service projects. Tentatively, the project will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Norris Homes Community Center
1915 N. 11th Street
The Office of Community Relations will host a cleanup at the center from 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. On January 22nd, the office will also host an information fair at the center between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.