Volunteer slots are filled, but items are still needed. Please sign up to pledge to donate items or sign up as Donation Captains, or contact mlkdayofservice@hrcaustin.org directly.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service – a "day on, not a day off." It is a way to transform Dr. King's life and teachings into community action to help meet national challenges, bring together people, strengthen communities, and benefit those who serve.

At HRC and LifeWorks, we believe that we have a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of our LGBT youth, who make up 40 percent of homeless and at-risk youth. In our first year participating in MLK Day of Service, we are pleased to announce a service project benefiting LGBT homeless youth in our Austin community. As an HRC supporter, you, have seen first-hand how we can make an impact when we join together and take action.

There are TWO ways YOU can help: by donating items and volunteering your time.

To Donate Items:

HRC and LifeWorks are collecting the following items to create care bags for LGBT homeless youth. Please donate them in bags or boxes labeled "MLK Day of Service."

• New and unopened travel-sized toiletries including toothbrush, toothpaste, soap/body wash, shampoo, conditioner, brush/comb, body lotion, deodorant, lip balm, disposable razors, shaving cream, foot powder, sunscreen
• Clothing items including tube socks, solid color t-shirts

Please consider donating any quantity of these essential items and dropping them off at the following location and dates. Please drop them off in bags or boxes labeled "MLK Day of Service."

Thursday, January 10 - Monday, January 21
LifeWorks
3700 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704
Monday – Thursday | 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Last day to donate: Monday, January 21 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To Volunteer:

On Monday, January 21, we will need volunteers to assemble care bags for LGBT homeless youth. Volunteer training and orientation, food, and beverages will be provided. 

Monday, January 21
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
LifeWorks
3700 South 1st Street
Austin, TX 78704

For more information about donating items or volunteering, please contact mlkdayofservice@hrcaustin.org.

Supporters: FedEX

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