8/5/22 Re-designed Newsletter

Updates from the MLK Community Center

Friday, August 5, 2022

A Redesigned Newsletter

To Complement Our New Website

The newsletter not only looks a little different to complement the MLK's website, it also has some new content. Each week, as seen above in this edition, there will be a row of linked images to connect you directly to Hunger Services, Community Programs, and Education so you can quickly access the information you care about most. At the bottom of the newsletter you will find the mobile food pantry schedule and a downloadable monthly calendar.

As these newsletters are added to the website, they will also be available in Spanish and Portuguese in an effort to make these resources accessible to more people.

We'd love to hear from you! Please let us know what you think of the new design, if you have requests for types of content to include, or if you have any suggestions for improvement. Email Kim Botelho at [email protected]

Hurry! Just Two Weeks Left for the Hunger Drive

Help us Reach 100,000 for our 100th Birthday

Thanks to a generous friend, your donation can be doubled. For every dollar or pound of food you give, they will match it with another dollar. Help us meet the challenge by August 22, or sooner!

Last week the MLK received $3650 and 601 pounds of food. Just one week later and donations are up to $9163.41 and 6,040 pounds of food! Keep those donations coming.

Drop off food at our pantry Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and mention this campaign, or make a monetary donation here:

Double Your Donation Today!

Campers Tour The Mansions!

Big Thanks to The Preservation Society of Newport County

Thanks to The Preservation Society of Newport County

MLK campers had the opportunity to visit The Breakers and Rosecliff mansions over the past two weeks.

Campers enjoyed scavenger hunts and exploring the grounds of these beautiful estates.

Other highlights of the past week included a DIY lava lamp chemistry experiment, making rockets with NavSea and building bird feeders.

There is Still Time to Get Your Tickets: Pay What you Can!
Don't Miss the Celebration of the Century

Centennial Celebration

Presented by Bedjet and the Aramli Foundation

Thursday, September 8, 2022

5:30 – 9:30 pm

Fort Adams State Park

Food Stations from McGrath Catering

Dancing to renowned World Premier Band

Fire Pits | Lawn Games | Drinks (2 tix provided) | Ages 18+

Tickets: $100, $50, $0

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are able to offer tiered ticket pricing for those who need it. Pay what you can.

This is a fun, casual-dress party on the North Lawn.

It’s NOT a fundraiser. Please don’t let money stop you from attending.

A Special Thanks to All of Our Sponsors Including:

Cocktail Sponsor: People's Credit Union

Get Your Tickets Today!

A Hole Family Feast
Don't Miss the Next MLK Friends Dinner

Thanks to the MLK's Executive Director, Heather Hole Strout and her extended family, a delicious feast of pasta with meatballs, garlic bread, salad and strawberries with angel food cake was served during the last MLK Friends Dinner on July 27th.

Mark your calendars now for the next dinner on August 31, at 5:30 pm. It is always the last Wednesday of the month and is open to everyone in the community. Free-of-charge while supplies last. Please use the Edward Street Entrance and bring your appetites.

Job Opportunities

Currently accepting applications for:

Lead Preschool Teacher

Summer Camp Counselor 21+
After School Group Leader

If you or someone you know wants to join the MLK team, please visit the website to learn more about each role and how to apply.

Join Our Team

In The Pantry

The food pantry could really use toothpaste. All sizes and varieties are welcome.

Please bring your donations to the Loading Dock

Monday – Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

August Calendar of Events

Download the Calendar

Check out our two private Facebook groups: one group for Parents & Families of MLK Students, and one group for MLK Community Center Volunteers. Please join the conversation!