Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Stockton University will be hosting 21 Years of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on:
Monday, January 20, 2025!
The event will be entirely in-person and feature projects at our Galloway, Atlantic City, Woodbine, and Hammonton locations.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is Stockton University’s signature Annual Day of Service.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service brings together over 500 students, community members, and community partners, and often encompasses over 15 projects both on- and off-campus. The goal of Days of Service are to provide an intensive, community-wide experience for students and to introduce them to partners where they can serve long-term and develop an ongoing relationship.
MLK Day of Service Community Engagement Award Nominations
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Planning Committee is pleased to announce the 21st Annual Community Engagement Awards. This year, we will recognize three members of the Stockton Community - one Undergraduate Student, one Graduate Student, and one Student Club/Organization for their outstanding community engagement activities.
Nominations are now closed but join us in the morning to meet the recipients!
MLK Day of Service Program Agenda
9:00 am - Registration and Breakfast
9:30 am - Opening Remarks
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Service Projects
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm - End-of-event survey and give-away distribution
A Sample of the Available Projects Include:
- There will be a collection of unopened feminine hygiene products at all locations (Galloway, Atlantic City, Hammonton and Woodbine) that will then be sorted and donated to local organizations. Please bring your donations to your volunteer site and place them in the cardboard container near the registration tables.
- New Angles for Success - Participants will listen to a short presentation, tour the Stockton Science building and participate in a backyard bass activity. Project Partner: Adam Aguiar
- Reusable T-Shirt Totes Project - Volunteers upcycle donated t-shirts by converting them into interesting and fun tote bags that will then be donated to local food assistance programs. Project Partner: Stockton Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning, Young Alumni Council
- Dog Bed and Dog Toy Making Activity - Volunteers will assist in making dog beds out of fabric and dog toys out of old t-shirts. All completed dog beds and toys will be donated to a local animal rescue. Project Partner: Stockton Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning, Young Alumni Council and Stockton Greek Council
- Postcard, Button-Making and Collage about Stockton and AC Experiences - Volunteers can participate in three separate stations to make postcards for seniors, button-making and creating a group collage about Stockton and AC experiences. Project Partner: Stories of Atlantic City
- Blanket making, friendship bracelets, clay hearts and stuffed animal making – Volunteers will assist in making various products for donation to local non-profit organizations. Project Partner: Stockton Circle K
- Holiday Themed Card-Making and Door Decor Making - Volunteers will make themed holiday/birthday cards and door decor wreaths for local assisted living facilities. Project Partner: Light the Candle
- Hat/Cape Making - Participants will make hospital hats for babies and superhero capes. Materials will be provided to make get well cards. Created items will be donated to local area hospitals. Project Partner: Tri Sigma
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Making - Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches will be assembled and packaged to be distributed to local food bank agencies. Project Partner: Muslim Student Association
- Alphabet Books - Volunteers will assemble alphabet books that will be distributed to local area
non-profit agencies.
Project Partner: Honors Program
- Saint John’s Hospice Frozen Casseroles - Volunteers will be making casseroles for Saint John's Hospice, a homeless shelter in center city Philadelphia. The shelter accepts frozen pre-cooked casseroles, which they use as needed to feed the homeless. Off-Campus Project (van transportation will be provided to Stockton students, faculty, and staff only)
- Appreciation Cards for Local First Responders – Volunteers will make appreciation cards for local first responders. Project Partner: Atlantic County Community College
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Cranes for a Cure - Volunteers will be creating origami cranes that will then be donated to Cranes for a Cure. Project Partner: Joey’s Wings
- Making Weather Mats - Volunteers will assist in making weather mats for the homeless to protect them from the cold, rain and snow.
- Motivational Greeting Cards - Volunteers will be writing motivational greeting cards to individuals living at Shore Park High Rise in Atlantic City
- Gift of Giving Community Care Kits - Volunteers will place donated personal care items (donated from local resorts, and businesses) and treats into decorated bags with uplifting messages. The kits will be donated to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission.
- Tiles for Smiles - Decorating glazed 4x4 tiles for mosaic installations at selected non-profit, schools and organizations. The tiles will be installed at Our Lady Star of the Sea Regional School in Atlantic City.
- Comfort and Care Buddies - Volunteers assemble felt hand puppets and place them in decorated gift bags. All completed puppets are then donated to designated pediatric departments of hospitals and health facilities.
- Reusable T-Shirt Totes Project - Volunteers upcycle donated t-shirts by converting them into interesting and fun tote bags that will then be donated to local food assistance programs. The totes will be donated to Sister Jean's Kitchen in Atlantic City.
- AC Rescue Mission Thrift Store Assistance - Volunteers will be transported over to the Rescue Mission’s Charity Thrift Store in Northfield at 10am until 1pm. They will be assisting with putting out inventory and sorting through clothing. Only Stockton students, staff and faculty can ride in the van.
- Panel on Disparities in Maternal Healthcare – Volunteers will be able to attend a panel session and assist in making personal cards and writing station activities. This project is hosted by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Theta Omega Chapter.
- African American Museum of South Jersey – Project FULL
- Blessing Bags - Volunteers will fill bags with toiletries to be distributed to local churches. This project is hosted by Stockton National Pan-Hellenic Council.
- Galloway Township Ambulance Squad - CPR/Basic First Aid
- Historical Society of Hammonton - Digitize the hard copy family tree projects that were done by local high school students. Assist in developing an oral history name cross-reference.
- Counseling Student Organization - Love Rocks: A project where participants decorate rocks with inspiring messages/imagery that then gets left around the campus/community to spread positivity
- Kramer Hall - Valentine’s Day Cardmaking for Seniors in Assisted Living Facilities: Make Valentines to brighten the spirits of our older adult community in local extended care facilities.
- Hygiene Kits – Volunteers will put together hygiene kits which will be donated to local organizations for those in need.
- Valentine’s Day Craft Kits – Volunteers will be creating arts and crafts in theme of Valentine’s Day for local senior centers.
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March in Atlantic City
Monday, January 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hosted by the NAACP Atlantic City Branch, the City of Atlantic City, Bridge of Faith, and Stockton University
The march will start at Dr. MLK Jr. School Complex (17 Marmora Ave., Atlantic City) and arrive at the Civil Rights Garden (Pacific Ave & S Dr Martin Luther King Blvd) for a brief program.
