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MLK Day 2022

JOIN US IN SERVING IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

Inspired by the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Repair the World joins in service and solidarity (achdoot) with today’s civil rights activists continuing the fight for racial justice. Volunteering, in person or virtually, is one way we show up for our communities and address immediate needs created by institutionalized racism and other intersecting injustices. Will you join us?

OPPORTUNITIES

Join us to learn and serve in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Please note that many Repair the World in-person programs require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please be sure to check specific requirements based on the project and local community guidelines.

Under 18?

Ongoing Opportunities

Virtual Program Opportunities

If you are interested in participating in MLK Weekend of Service remotely please consider signing up for one of our virtual opportunities, hosted by our communities as well as national Repair staff.

We invite you to participate in an MLK | Tu B’Shevat | Shmita | Shabbat Dinner + guided conversation – Confronting Environmental Injustice & Racism.

Partners

We are grateful to our many partners and funders for their support this MLK Day.

The Epstein School
Preschool–8th grade Jewish Day School serving 450 Atlanta students, preparing lifelong learners grounded in the
Interfaith Family
Empower people in interfaith relationships to engage in Jewish life, make Jewish choices, & encourage Jewish
NextGen
Inspire and support journeys to foster meaningful connections and experiences in our community, Israel and around
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
Care for, connect, and strengthen our Jewish community throughout greater Atlanta, Israel and the world.
Weber School
A Jewish Community High School serving students from all Jewish backgrounds & providing comprehensive academi
B’nai Torah
An authentic and welcoming community which helps deepen your relationships with others who share your values and
In The City Camps
Day camp that respects the realities of today’s modern Jewish family while providing lifelong friendships, pers
Covenant House
Provide more than a bed and a meal for homeless and trafficked youth, by showing unconditional love and comprehen
Jewish Home Life Communities
Helping families face the journey of aging through an extraordinary network of lifestyles, healthcare and
Creating Connected Communities
Brings life-enhancing programs to children in need by empowering teens to become engaged community leaders and vo
The Daffodil Project
Daffodils planted around the world to remember the children who died in the Holocaust and bring awareness to curr
Rebecca’s Tent
An emergency shelter, Rebecca's Tent provides essential human services to help women rise up and work toward stability and independence.
South West Emergency Ecumenical Assistance Center (SWEEAC)
A partner of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, SWEEAC provides resources to support self-sufficiency, prevent hunger, and address homelessness.
Gateway Center
Homeless service center designed to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring for individuals and families
Nicholas House
An Atlanta shelter that provides housing to homeless families regardless of family makeup.
Open Hand
Prepares, packs, and delivers nearly 5,000 healthy meals each day throughout metro-Atlanta for those who might ot
Trees Atlanta
Replace trees lost to development, conserve existing trees and green spaces, educate residents and workers about
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light
Committed to expanding access to renewable energy by equipping faith commu
Tu B’Shvat ATL
An initiative alongside Trees Atl to celebrate the Jewish New Year of the Trees by planting them throughout the c
Books For Africa
Collecting, sorting, shipping, and distributing  books to students of all ages in Africa with the goal of ending
Intown Collaborative Ministries
Intown seeks to alleviate the immediate hunger of people experiencing food insecurity while providing them with a sense of dignity and control.
Marcus JCC Intown
MJCCA fosters and ensures a vibrant greater Atlanta Jewish community by providing programs and services that inspire meaningful connections.
Moishe House
Moishe House provides a space for young adults around the world to create meaningful Jewish communities for themselves and their peers.
The Packaged Good
The Packaged Good inspires the next generation of giving and provides care packages to people in need.

RESOURCES

Want to deepen your learning? Use these guides to ground your service and discussion of racial justice in Jewish values.

Service Learning Discussion Guide

This guide is intended to help facilitate conversations around the themes of our service projects; Food Justice, Education Justice, Housing Justice and Criminal Justice Reform

MLK | Shmita | Tu BiShvat: Turn-the-Tables Guide

A Shabbat dinner conversation guide confronting environmental racism and injustice

Glossary of Racial Justice Terms

Build a shared language around racial justice.

Guide to Respectful Conversations

Learn how to respectfully navigate difficult conversations. Share these community agreements as the foundation for your discussions.

Next Steps Guide

Need to know where to go from here? Check out this list.

OUR CITIES

Repair the World serves alongside our neighbors year round. Join us in one of our cities and continue your commitment to service.

Atlanta

Atlanta
Baltimore

Baltimore
Bay Area

Bay Area
Brooklyn

Brooklyn
Chicago

Chicago
Cleveland

Cleveland
Colorado

Colorado
Detroit

Detroit
Harlem

Harlem
Los Angeles

Los Angeles
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Everyone can be great because everybody can serve.

—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.