As an advocate for the betterment of all people, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. serves as an inspiring role model due to his tireless efforts in advocating for civil rights. The Oglethorpe community will honor Dr. King and his legacy by participating in the national MLK Day of Service.
The day will begin with a community breakfast and a lecture from Vince Thomas Jr., part-time instructor of urban leadership at Oglethorpe. Following the lecture, alumni, students, faculty and staff will volunteer in a variety of service projects, both on and off campus. All interested in participating should fill out the appropriate RSVP form below.
Students, faculty and staff RSVP form
Service Projects
Chastain Park
Help maintain Chastain Park by planting flowers, removing invasive plants and clearing brush and debris to restore historic pavilions. Transportation will be provided.
The Chastain Park Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to the stewardship of Troy Chastain Memorial Park’s natural and historic resources. Their mission is to restore, enhance, maintain and preserve the unencumbered areas of the Park for its over 3.2 million annual visitors.
Path Academy
Help develop and maintain PATH Academy by contributing to a painting project. After breakfast, volunteers will walk .6 miles from campus to the neighboring Path Academy for the project.
PATH Academy’s mission is to create a safe and nurturing learning environment in which refugee, immigrant and local children from the Chamblee, Doraville and Clarkston areas in DeKalb County, Georgia can develop the knowledge, skills, and character needed to succeed in top-quality high schools.
Ronald McDonald House
Travel off campus to the Ronald McDonald House to serve brunch for families in need. Transportation will be provided.
Ronald McDonald House provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. They provide support to families who are caring for their sick or injured child.
