Opportunities From: Oberlin College Bonner Center

We are bringing back MLK Day of Service! 

MLK Day of Service is a national day of volunteer action that takes place on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday in January, encouraging Americans to volunteer and improve their communities. It is the only federal holiday designated as a day of service, transforming it from a day off into a "day on" to honor Dr. King's legacy through community service. We are celebrating the friday before the nationally recognized day. 

Come join us on Jan 16th from 10am-5pm for a day packed with reflection, community engagement, and great food! 

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The day will start with a quick check in at the Bonner Center

This is a time we go over the schedule of the day and anything else we need to tell them. 

Then, we will be getting brunch at EDWINS! Brunch is paid for by Bonner

EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization that offers formerly incarcerated adults a foundation in the culinary and hospitality industries and a support network necessary for long-term success. Today, EDWINS has grown to include not only its flagship fine dining restaurant at Nighttown but also a Butcher Shop, Bakery, and EDWINS Too—a culinary incubator, community kitchen, event, and makers’ space. The Institute graduates 75 students a year, many of whom gain employment in dining establishments across the country.

After lunch we will do some community service!!

We will be doing service in Cleveland, though. The service location will be announced soon. Community service is going to be something that appeals to everyone. It is not major-specific. 

Pre-Trip Preparation

 We are going to show a movie explaining EDWINS. We are also going to talk about the importance of MLK Service Day. Food will be provided. This is from 5:30-7:30pm on Jan 15th in moffett

Other Information

This trip is made possible by the Bonner For All initiative. 

Things provided: transportation, a free shirt, brunch